IELTS for UKVI Reading practice test

The Academic Reading question types in IELTS for UKVI (Academic) are the same as in the paper-delivered test.

To check your answers, see the ‘Answers’ section at the bottom of the page.

Questions

For each question you will read an extract text about a particular topic, click on the link and follow the instructions.

1. Multiple choice with one answer

You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.

See sample question 1.

2. Multiple choice with more than one answer

You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about older people in the workforce.

See sample question 2.

3. Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given)

You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.

See sample question 3.

4. Note Completion

You will read an extract from a Part 1 text about the scientist Marie Curie.

See sample question 4.

5. Matching Headings

You will read a Part 2 text about the physics of traffic behaviour.

See sample question 5.

6. Summary Completion (selecting words from the text)

You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the ‘Plain English’ movement, which promotes the use of clear English.

See sample question 6.

7. Summary Completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases) 

You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about language.

See sample question 7.

8. Flow-chart Completion (selecting words from the text)

You will read an extract from a Part 3 text about the effect of a low-calorie diet on the ageing process.

See sample question 8.

Answers