IELTS Reading Practice Questions
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Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS-Bank reading practice free?+
Yes. Every reading passage is free to practise with instant marking, answer explanations and an estimated band. You only need an account if you want to save your progress across devices.
Are these real IELTS past papers?+
They are original passages written to match the real test — the same question types (True/False/Not Given, matching, completion, multiple choice), length and difficulty — not leaked past papers, which are never legally available.
How is my reading band score estimated?+
Your raw score is converted using the public IELTS band conversion tables, scaled to the number of questions in the set. Academic and General Training use different tables, and the estimate is a guide rather than an official score.
What is the difference between Academic and General Training reading?+
Academic reading uses three long academic texts, while General Training mixes everyday notices, workplace documents and one longer text. General Training requires more correct answers for the same band.