IELTS Academic Reading Test
British Council
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
Test Information
Time allowed: 60 minutes
Number of passages: 3
Total questions: 40
Format: Academic Reading
Instructions to Candidates
- • Answer all questions. There are no penalties for incorrect answers.
- • You should spend approximately 20 minutes on each passage.
- • Read the instructions for each section carefully before answering.
- • Write your answers in the answer boxes provided. Spelling must be correct.
- • You may write on the passages to help you answer the questions.
- • At the end of the test, your answers will be automatically scored and saved.
Important
Once you begin, the 60-minute timer will start and cannot be paused. Ensure you have sufficient time to complete the full test.
IELTS Academic Reading
Passage 1 of 3
60:00
Time Remaining
Reading Passage 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13
Passage 1 / 3
Test Complete
Your results have been calculated
IELTS Reading Band Score
7.0
Raw Score: 0/40
Passage 1
0/13
Correct answers
Passage 2
0/13
Correct answers
Passage 3
0/14
Correct answers
Your Performance Level
Time Taken
60:00
Answer Review
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