TOEFL and IELTS Reading Practice

Prepare for TOEFL iBT Reading and IELTS Reading using exam-style practice that targets comprehension, speed, and accuracy. Use this hub to understand what each Reading module tests, then open dedicated practice sets in a new tab.

TOEFL iBT: Reading (mostly MCQ) IELTS: Reading (many question types)

Modules covered

Each card summarises what you will practise, what the module looks like in the official exam, and where to start. Click Explore coverage to open the dedicated practice page in a new tab.

TOEFL iBT Reading

iBT module
Academic reading
Provider: ETS (Educational Testing Service) Module: iBT module
Practise how to read for purpose, locate evidence fast, and answer questions under time pressure.

TOEFL iBT Reading evaluates your ability to understand and analyse university-level texts similar to what you see in first-year courses. Most tasks are multiple-choice, with occasional reading-to-learn items that test organisation and synthesis.

Format snapshot

  • Typically two passages (academic topics) in the current TOEFL iBT format
  • Roughly 35 minutes total time for Reading (check ETS for the latest timing)
  • Score contributes to the overall TOEFL iBT total score

What you will practise

  • Main idea and purpose identification
  • Vocabulary in context and reference
  • Inference and author’s attitude
  • Rhetorical function and sentence simplification
  • Reading-to-learn tasks such as summary / category completion (when included)
Best practice sequence: untimed accuracy first, then timed sets, then mixed question-type drills.
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IELTS Reading (Academic and General Training)

Reading module
Question types
Provider: IELTS (British Council / IDP / Cambridge) Module: Reading module
Practise IELTS question types, skimming/scanning, and evidence-based answering.

IELTS Reading differs by test type. Academic Reading uses three long academic passages. General Training Reading uses texts from everyday and workplace contexts plus one longer passage. The question types are varied and include more than MCQs.

Format snapshot

  • Academic: three passages, 60 minutes total
  • General Training: three sections, 60 minutes total
  • Answers are transferred directly to the answer sheet (no extra transfer time in Reading)

What you will practise

  • Matching headings / information
  • True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given
  • Sentence completion and summary completion
  • Multiple choice and matching features
  • Identifying writer’s views, claims, and logical flow
In IELTS Reading, speed comes from strategy: know the question type, predict what evidence looks like, then scan for anchors.
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Quick guidance

Which exam should you choose?

Choose based on your university, employer, or immigration requirement. TOEFL and IELTS both assess academic English, but institutions may prefer one. Always confirm the required test type (IELTS Academic vs General Training) and the target score.

Is Reading all multiple-choice?

Not across both exams. TOEFL iBT Reading is largely multiple-choice. IELTS Reading includes multiple-choice, but also completion, matching, and judgement items (e.g., True/False/Not Given).