IELTS Reading Tests

Free full-length IELTS reading test with answers and explanations.

Sample test

Reading test №1
    Sections:
  • - Why Sleep Matters for School Performance
  • - The Changing Role of Universities
  • - How Sundays Have Changed in Modern Britain
Take the Free Test
Reading test №2
    Sections:
  • - Sending Money Through Mobile Phones
  • - Rethinking Car Ownership in Modern Cities
  • - Solar Lighting and Energy Challenges in Rural Areas
Take the Free Test

Multiple choice

IELTS Reading — Mindfulness and Mental Health
    Sections:
  • - Mindfulness and Mental Health
Take the Free Test
Ancient Trade Routes of the Pacific
    Sections:
  • - Ancient Trade Routes of the Pacific
Take the Free Test
The History of Tea and Global Trade
    Sections:
  • - The History of Tea and Global Trade
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — Climate Change and Ocean Levels
    Sections:
  • - Climate Change and Ocean Levels
Take the Free Test
Rewilding and Ecosystem Restoration
    Sections:
  • - Rewilding and Ecosystem Restoration
Take the Free Test
Autonomous Vehicles and Road Safety
    Sections:
  • - Autonomous Vehicles and Road Safety
Take the Free Test
The Role of Forests in Carbon Storage
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Forests in Carbon Storage
Take the Free Test

Paragraph matching

The Role of Women in Ancient Egypt
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Women in Ancient Egypt
Take the Free Test
The Psychology of Colour
    Sections:
  • - The Psychology of Colour
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — The Role of Bees in Agriculture
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Bees in Agriculture
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — Coral Reef Ecosystems
    Sections:
  • - Coral Reef Ecosystems
Take the Free Test
Artificial Reefs and Marine Biodiversity
    Sections:
  • - Artificial Reefs and Marine Biodiversity
Take the Free Test
The Role of Glaciers in Global Water Supply
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Glaciers in Global Water Supply
Take the Free Test
The Decline of Pollinators
    Sections:
  • - The Decline of Pollinators
Take the Free Test
Endangered Languages and Cultural Loss
    Sections:
  • - Endangered Languages and Cultural Loss
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — Migration Patterns of Arctic Birds
    Sections:
  • - Migration Patterns of Arctic Birds
Take the Free Test
Gender Inequality in the Workplace
    Sections:
  • - Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Take the Free Test
The Economics of Tourism
    Sections:
  • - The Economics of Tourism
Take the Free Test
Ancient Agricultural Civilisations
    Sections:
  • - Ancient Agricultural Civilisations
Take the Free Test
Remote Work and Productivity
    Sections:
  • - Remote Work and Productivity
Take the Free Test
The Economics of Fair Trade
    Sections:
  • - The Economics of Fair Trade
Take the Free Test
The Domestication of Animals
    Sections:
  • - The Domestication of Animals
Take the Free Test
The Industrial Revolution and Child Labour
    Sections:
  • - The Industrial Revolution and Child Labour
Take the Free Test
The Spread of Invasive Species
    Sections:
  • - The Spread of Invasive Species
Take the Free Test

Short answer

Animal Intelligence and Problem Solving
    Sections:
  • - Animal Intelligence and Problem Solving
Take the Free Test
Overfishing and Marine Conservation
    Sections:
  • - Overfishing and Marine Conservation
Take the Free Test
The Science Behind Climate Models
    Sections:
  • - The Science Behind Climate Models
Take the Free Test
The Impact of Tourism on Heritage Sites
    Sections:
  • - The Impact of Tourism on Heritage Sites
Take the Free Test
Soil Degradation and Modern Farming
    Sections:
  • - Soil Degradation and Modern Farming
Take the Free Test
The Discovery of Penicillin
    Sections:
  • - The Discovery of Penicillin
Take the Free Test
Public Transport and Urban Mobility
    Sections:
  • - Public Transport and Urban Mobility
Take the Free Test
Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
    Sections:
  • - Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
Take the Free Test
Biomimicry in Engineering Design
    Sections:
  • - Biomimicry in Engineering Design
Take the Free Test
Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution
    Sections:
  • - Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution
Take the Free Test
Genetic Engineering in Crops
    Sections:
  • - Genetic Engineering in Crops
Take the Free Test
Digital Privacy and Data Collection
    Sections:
  • - Digital Privacy and Data Collection
Take the Free Test
Nanotechnology in Modern Industry
    Sections:
  • - Nanotechnology in Modern Industry
Take the Free Test
The Cultural Significance of Music
    Sections:
  • - The Cultural Significance of Music
Take the Free Test
The Ethics of Animal Testing
    Sections:
  • - The Ethics of Animal Testing
Take the Free Test
Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
    Sections:
  • - Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
Take the Free Test
Light Pollution and Its Effects
    Sections:
  • - Light Pollution and Its Effects
Take the Free Test
The Science of Nutrition Labels
    Sections:
  • - The Science of Nutrition Labels
Take the Free Test
Animal Intelligence and Problem Solving
    Sections:
  • - Animal Intelligence and Problem Solving
Take the Free Test
Human Memory and Forgetting
    Sections:
  • - Human Memory and Forgetting
Take the Free Test
Overfishing and Marine Conservation
    Sections:
  • - Overfishing and Marine Conservation
Take the Free Test
The Impact of Tourism on Heritage Sites
    Sections:
  • - The Impact of Tourism on Heritage Sites
Take the Free Test
Soil Degradation and Modern Farming
    Sections:
  • - Soil Degradation and Modern Farming
Take the Free Test
The Discovery of Penicillin
    Sections:
  • - The Discovery of Penicillin
Take the Free Test
Public Transport and Urban Mobility
    Sections:
  • - Public Transport and Urban Mobility
Take the Free Test
Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
    Sections:
  • - Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
Take the Free Test
Biomimicry in Engineering Design
    Sections:
  • - Biomimicry in Engineering Design
Take the Free Test
The Science of Nutrition Labels
    Sections:
  • - The Science of Nutrition Labels
Take the Free Test
Nanotechnology in Modern Industry
    Sections:
  • - Nanotechnology in Modern Industry
Take the Free Test
The Cultural Significance of Music
    Sections:
  • - The Cultural Significance of Music
Take the Free Test
Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution
    Sections:
  • - Plastic Waste and Ocean Pollution
Take the Free Test
The Ethics of Animal Testing
    Sections:
  • - The Ethics of Animal Testing
Take the Free Test
Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
    Sections:
  • - Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
Take the Free Test
Light Pollution and Its Effects
    Sections:
  • - Light Pollution and Its Effects
Take the Free Test
The Science of Nutrition Labels
    Sections:
  • - The Science of Nutrition Labels
Take the Free Test

Single choice

Food Waste and Global Hunger
    Sections:
  • - Food Waste and Global Hunger
Take the Free Test
The Neuroscience of Decision Making
    Sections:
  • - The Neuroscience of Decision Making
Take the Free Test
The History of the Printing Press
    Sections:
  • - The History of the Printing Press
Take the Free Test
Vertical Farming in Urban Environments
    Sections:
  • - Vertical Farming in Urban Environments
Take the Free Test
Wearable Technology and Personal Health
    Sections:
  • - Wearable Technology and Personal Health
Take the Free Test
The Role of Mangroves in Coastal Protection
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Mangroves in Coastal Protection
Take the Free Test
The Architecture of Sustainable Buildings
    Sections:
  • - The Architecture of Sustainable Buildings
Take the Free Test
The Architecture of Sustainable Buildings
    Sections:
  • - The Architecture of Sustainable Buildings
Take the Free Test
The History of Cartels and Trade Monopolies
    Sections:
  • - The History of Cartels and Trade Monopolies
Take the Free Test
Hydroponics and Soilless Agriculture
    Sections:
  • - Hydroponics and Soilless Agriculture
Take the Free Test
The Discovery of Antibiotics
    Sections:
  • - The Discovery of Antibiotics
Take the Free Test
The Psychology of Advertising
    Sections:
  • - The Psychology of Advertising
Take the Free Test
The Discovery of DNA
    Sections:
  • - The Discovery of DNA
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — Microplastics in the Food Chain
    Sections:
  • - Microplastics in the Food Chain
Take the Free Test

True, False, Not Given

The History of Cartography
    Sections:
  • - The History of Cartography
Take the Free Test
The Role of Salt in Human History
    Sections:
  • - The Role of Salt in Human History
Take the Free Test
E-Waste and Electronic Recycling
    Sections:
  • - E-Waste and Electronic Recycling
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — Traditional Medicine vs Modern Pharmaceuticals
    Sections:
  • - Traditional Medicine vs Modern Pharmaceuticals
Take the Free Test
IELTS Reading — The Impact of Social Media on Society
    Sections:
  • - The Impact of Social Media on Society
Take the Free Test