IELTS Reading Samples

The actual IELTS reading test contains three reading passages. The reading section is different for the academic test takers and the general training test takers.

Academic Reading passage texts are taken from magazines, journals, research papers, books, and newspapers. Texts have been written for a non-specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to candidates entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration.

General Training Reading texts are taken from notices, advertisements, official documents, booklets, newspapers, instruction manuals, leaflets, timetables, books and magazines. The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information. ‘Training survival’, the second section, focuses on the training context, for example on the training program itself or on welfare needs. Section 2 of the General Training reading paper focuses on the work context (e.g. applying for jobs, company policies, pay and conditions, workplace facilities, staff development etc).

Click one of the two following listed items to go to the appropriate IELTS Reading Samples:

» Academic Reading Samples...

» GT Reading Samples...

It is important that you try to do the reading tests within the time limit suggested. This will give you realistic practice in working under time pressure.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rating 3.08 (51 Votes)

Ramandeep Kaur
I need GT IELTS Materials.
Mina
Thanks!
Mahmoud Sallam
IELTS Reading.
Mahmoud Sallam
Reading exams.
Mahmoud Sallam
Reading.
Zokir
It is a huge opportunity to develop my skills.
Betty Cherop Rotich
I love it.
Sharif Shariful
Please send me the academic reading pdf.
Jesintha
Hi! I'm Jesintha - an IELTS trainer. Those who are interested to practice IELTS Speaking Part, may contact me on my Whatsapp No. +91 9656199218.
Le Thi Ly
I want to have a test here. Thank you.
Morshedul Hoque
This website is very useful.
Jannatul Fatema
This pdf will be helpful for my preparation.
Fiordilatte
Hello everyone, my name is Fiorella, and I'm preparing for the IELTS test. I need someone to practice speaking. My WhatsApp number is +393381728096, and my email address is fiorrrdilatte@g mail.com.
K Swapna
IELTS GT.
Prabhjot
I am doing IELTS. That's why I need GT reading materials.

Shiji
I need to know more about IELTS reading and writing.
Ahmed
I am preparing for IELTS, but my English is not good. So I need a partner. If you are interested, please knock me. My email address is ahmed.amer201388@gmail.com.
Ruhul Amin
I need someone to practice speaking. My number is +8801821219234.
Joginder
Hi Everyone, I need a partner for IELTS speaking preparation. My contact number is +918447172743.
Shakil
You can join me (+8801766435146).
Komal
I am preparing for IELTS but my English is not good. So I need a partner. My number is 6239905856. Please knock me.
Vahid
Hello, my name is Vahid and I'm from Iran. My speaking band score in IELTS is 6.5-7 and I'm looking for a few partners for training purposes with each other. This is my account number on Whatsapp: 00989144099639, and also my ID on Instagram is vahid__osouli. Hope to make a happy and useful time together.
Jack
I need a partner for IELTS speaking preparation. My contact number is 0060137962479.
Ankush Jaat
Can you help me with the reading and writing skills of IELTS?
Joy
I really need help with IELTS reading. I need 7 in reading. I don't know how to go about it too.
Sonia
This is a great section for aspiring IELTS candidates. Thank you, IELTS Mentor, for this great website. I now feel confident about my reading skills.
Qasim
May you suggest some topics for concentrating more on them (for speaking and writing please).
Faith
This is really inspiring.
Mory
Hi, I'm a man who loves speaking English and knowing new cultures and making friends. I'm looking for somebody whose skill is intermediate or higher. My Skype ID is "mnorouzif" and my WhatsApp number is 00989122882865.
Sohrab
Hi, I am going to sit for the IELTS exam in two months. So, I need your suggestions or tips to achieve a good band score.
Vahid
Hi, I'm Vahid, looking forward to having a hardworking partner so that both of us can improve our "Speaking Skill" by having a regular exercise. I have an immigration plan and because of it, I need at least 7 band score. If you are looking for a hardworking partner, I would like to say that you are right beside him. Please call me if you are serious and want to have a regular program in training, for example, at least one hour a day. I'm an Iranian and our Timezone is about GMT+3:30. My Phone number is +989358352918 which you can call me through WhatsApp and Telegram. Also, I have a Skype ID "Takta90", but I'm usually online on WhatsApp.
Sejal
Please add me to the group which has been created for IELTS preparation.
Youssef Said Hammou
IELTS exam.
Sadaf
The best website for IELTS, thanks.
Ramesh Khanal
Reading test and practice.