IELTS Academic📖 Reading
IELTS Academic Reading Simulator
All 3 passages and 40 questions in one timed sitting on the real computer-delivered layout, with an estimated IELTS-style band and full answer review.
3 passages · 40 questions · 60 minutes · full answer review
Full IELTS Academic Reading Simulator
Every question type — True/False/Not Given, matching headings, multiple choice, and completion — on the real split-screen layout with a resizable divider, flag-for-review, and an instant band-style estimate.
IELTS Academic Reading — Common Questions
What question types appear in IELTS Academic Reading?
On this site, IELTS Academic Reading practice uses multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, short-answer, matching headings, matching information, and summary completion questions — six of the official exam's formats. The real IELTS exam also includes a few other formats, such as sentence completion and diagram labelling, which are not yet covered here.
How many questions and how long is the IELTS Reading test?
There are 40 questions across three passages, completed in 60 minutes. You do not get extra transfer time — answers must be written on the answer sheet within the 60 minutes.
How do True/False/Not Given questions work?
'True' means the statement agrees with the passage. 'False' means it contradicts the passage. 'Not Given' means the information is not mentioned at all in the passage. A common mistake is choosing 'False' when the answer is actually 'Not Given'.
What is the difference between True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given?
True/False/Not Given questions ask whether a factual statement agrees with or contradicts the passage. Yes/No/Not Given questions ask whether a view or claim agrees with the writer's opinion. The distinction is important — True/False/Not Given is about facts in the text; Yes/No/Not Given is about the writer's point of view.
How should I approach IELTS Academic Reading passages?
Read the questions before scanning the passage so you know what to look for. Skim the passage first to understand its structure, then read the relevant sections carefully for each question. Do not spend more than 20 minutes on any one passage — if you are stuck, move on and come back. Manage your time so you attempt all 40 questions.
What band score does 30 correct answers give in IELTS Reading?
In IELTS Academic Reading, 30 correct answers out of 40 typically converts to approximately Band 7.0. The exact conversion varies slightly between test versions. Roughly: 39–40 = Band 9, 35–36 = Band 8, 30–32 = Band 7, 23–26 = Band 6.
Are spelling mistakes penalised in IELTS Reading?
Yes. In IELTS Reading, answers that require you to write words from the passage must be spelled correctly. If you misspell an answer that was correct, you will lose the mark. American and British spelling are both acceptable.