Learn the basics, then practise
Start with a short round or try all 12 original practice questions. You can learn one answer at a time or take a timed round.
What you will practise
| Finding details | 5 questions |
| Main ideas | 2 questions |
| Inference | 2 questions |
| Vocabulary in context | 3 questions |
Key ideas to know
- Read the question before rereading the passage for clues.
- Scan for dates, names and important words, then read the whole nearby sentence.
- Avoid using general knowledge if the passage says something different.
- These short passages help practise skills; they are not a full 60-minute IELTS test.
Try three sample questions
Passage: “The museum opens at 9 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on Sundays.” When does it open on Sunday?
Answer: 10 a.m.
The text directly says Sunday opening time is 10 a.m.
Passage: “Maya normally cycles to college, but today she took the bus because of heavy rain.” Why did Maya take the bus?
Answer: It was raining heavily
The reason given is heavy rain.
Passage: “The library added quiet study rooms. Students now stay longer and report fewer distractions.” What is the main idea?
Answer: Quiet rooms help students focus
The passage links quiet rooms with less distraction.
Official exam resources
Check the official source: Official IELTS Academic sample tasks ↗
Short independent reading drills only. No band score is predicted.