IELTS Reading Practice Test with Answer Explanations

[@Rani_designer]

I am from Bangladesh and I want to thank you guys for your amazing contents. I just followed your videos before the week of the exam and I got overall 7 (listening: 7, Reading 7.5, Speaking 7 and writing 6.5) I am greatful for tour support.

[@زهراء-ث1ز9ي]

Can you explain to me the mechanism of your study, how you studied and allocated your time, and how the questions were that I approached? I am facing this exam and I am afraid because I do not know how to deal with it

[@sayedulislamsayedulislam5522]

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[@idharudahr89]

How please help

[@TangoMango-g4z]

Hi, I can't put into words how much your videos helped me. I had 5 days to get ready for my IELTs test, and i had never read anything prior to this. I'm so glad I got an 8.5 in reading, 8.5 in Listening, 7.0 in Speaking, and 6.5 in writing. Overall score 7.5. My school pass mark was a 7. I'm over the moon! Keep doing this! Thankyou!

[@tannaz66]

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[@moip9274]

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[@someonewbigdreams]

Bro i’m only 17 why do i have to deal with this

[@Leeyounaa]

Me too 💔

[@LivinWPurpose]

So you dont have to deal with it when your at 35😁

[@fuelsfornerds]

Trust me it's better you start young

[@stinkytoilet5492]

Exactly, I'm 16 I have to deal with. SAT, IELTS, scholarships, etc... because my family has no money. Why do we have to be judged and expected with the same tests? People are different, and a lot of those things we study can't be used in the real world. And I'm not talking engineers, doctors or what not who might wanna know all of those things. We do we all have to go thru the same path same tests. I feel no freedom in my education. Once the tests are completed, they are even more useless.

[@ahskoa]

yes your definitely right

[@christianlim323]

LET ME BE YOUR TESTIMONIAL. Hey guys, Indonesian with okay-level english here trying to make some testimonial for this channel. Im currently watching your contents to learn the general IELTS test and will be taking the test tmr, the result will come out 3-5 days later. Will comeback and show the result right after I got the result! See ya

[@ericaarinda3867]

hii, how about the result?

[@christianlim323]

@@ericaarinda3867 passed with 6.5 score :D

[@maykaputri5838]

Whats the result ?

[@reabellecaluyong7942]

How was it?

[@smamosawi9959]

You are doing such a nice job. God bless you.

[@divyab13]

HI, for the question, " food seems to be more afforadable than in the past", isn't the correct answer NO, as the sentence says, we are actually paying more?

[@qudzieluwain1491]

Wanted to ask the same Q

[@PragatiDhakal]

same question

[@TheDoktorlubicz]

I think the key words here are "seems" (in the question) and "appear" (in the text), so yes, it's true that food seems=appears to be more affordable (while, in fact, it is not).

[@ramdub7790]

It says food appears never to have been cheaper, which means it seems cheaper/affordable which is true. The second part of the sentence mentions that even if people think it's cheaper, in reality it is not - so still people feel that they are paying less now, even if in reality they are not.

[@pranaynijhawan9443]

My answer to 11th question was taxing while given answer was agricultural subsidies while for 10th question my answer was public while given answer was public support.

[@marineelire]

I got 10 out of 13. Thanks for practice test. Sometimes, honestly, mostly it is hard to make yourself practice, although your video made me practice in a more entertained way.

[@E2IELTS]

Great job!

[@dinesvlog1999]

9 of 13

[@AnitaLoring-pz6we]

I was watching your video on the True Cost Accounting reading passage and got a bit confused about the answer for question 2. You mentioned that the answer is “YES,” which means food is more affordable now than before. But when I read the passage, especially part C, it says that the real cost of food is actually higher than what we see upfront because of all the hidden costs. Could you help me understand how you got to “YES” as the answer? I just want to make sure I’m getting this right for my studies.

[@cygwanfogbe246]

Gbam! God bless you. This is the comment I was looking for. I have stirred my mind in all directions and I asked myself if English is that hard for me. The answer is No because according to the passage, food is more expensive now than in the past.

[@cygwanfogbe246]

Thank you, Anita. Huuuh relief!

[@ogoodenyi7734]

Same her oooo I don think tire

[@roamwithash833]

@@cygwanfogbe246 The passage means to say that the food "appears" to be cheaper but is actually not. Hence, answer yes because it says food "seems" to be cheaper. That will be my interpretation.

[@BarchinoyRamatova-hf5oy]

Got 11 out of 13 Really appreciate your tutorial Uzb 🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿

[@NabeelFarooqui]

Why isn't 11 "taxes and subsidies"? The statement is talking about punishment and rewards. Not just rewards

[@pompom6675]

Why 11 is not “taxes and subsidies”? Taxes are punishment, subs are reward. See the last sentence of the text.

[@erikrosenberg5062]

I thought the same BUT the last part says "subsidies to encourage or discourage farming methods...Even though your "taxes and subsidies" is technically correct, it's not exactly given in the text. Hope that makes sense. Good luck!

[@paoloandmore]

Great callout! In fact, "taxes and subsidies" would be the most complete answer, and therefore I do believe it would be absolutely correct. However, it makes sense that using "subsidies" is sufficient. For the same reason using "taxes" should be sufficient (in fact I chose "taxes").

[@qolfera2319]

question 11 - is a trap kind of question (the easier to find the linking keyword the higher the chance it is the incorrect answer), IELTS mock tests are more tricky than this

[@completenursing]

I know right? I actually picked "true cost accounting"😂

[@hamayoonkhan8475]

Ma'am, I almost attempted 11 IELTS past tests, given a lot of time and average scores are 6.5. And my target is 7 but I am not improving since then, it is now discouraging me each hour passing...

[@devindersingh3767]

In question 3, they talked about the production of fertilizers not the cost, shouldn't it be not given?

[@amidatobi]

Writing this in 5 days and I just registered today. Wish me luck! I'll tell you how it goes

[@E2IELTS]

Good luck!

[@FaricohTushera-m9q]

Helpful. Thank you.

[@tahmercynung2498]

I had 9 out of 11 and for the second text had 1 out of 2. This was my first reading practice

[@DilshodbekMamasaliyev]

Hello from uzbekistan ❤

[@manutdboy3326]

In 20:03 where is the justification for the 4th question highlighted?

[@WarisSafi-iq9zh]

Thank you so much for sharing such important info ❤

[@E2IELTS]

You are so welcome @WarisSafi-iq9zh!

[@MuhammadWaqar-v4r]

In question 11, will it not be both "subsidies and taxes" in the blank? Because the start of sentence is reward and punishment he suggested both.

[@EvelynChileshe-uy9rc]

Can I pass just by watching practice test from your channel,because am only practicing with British council called gel ielts?

[@diodemiseeguono7451]

GOT ALL EXCEPT ONE. THANKS SO MUCH

[@Tareqrahman-s5t]

ques 2 , is not the answer supposed to be 'No' ? here the statement says food is right now more affordable, while in the paragraph we are observing we are paying more price than earlier time, am I right?

[@biprojeet-n6z]

i also think that it should be "no"

[@hey_winny1239]

Wrote my ielts last month- general L-9, R-9, W-8, S-7.5 This platform was really helpful Thanks for the good work guys

[@olubukolaajayi8534]

What is your overall? I am trying to understand how they get the overall

[@hey_winny1239]

@@olubukolaajayi8534 overall 8.0

[@completenursing]

Hey, this is really nice

[@E2IELTS]

Thank you!

[@sayemahmed6638]

Hi Natasha,I have a problem of time management on the reading module.How may i address this issue?

[@-Viva-Cristo-Rey]

I would recommend setting a timer on your phone. Practice with longer time intervals and then shorten them according to what the test takers typically prefer.

[@AlexanderMasara-q9s]

Good one thanks a lot

[@E2IELTS]

You are welcome!

[@diamoonic]

Hii! I just had to come back with a comment because this channel has truly helped me SO MUCH! I received my scores today with an overall IELTS Academic band of 8.0 which is amazing! I am extremely happy. I watched all the videos especially on speaking and writing and they were the most helpful! Here is the breakdown of my score: Listening 9.0 Speaking 8.0 Reading 7.5 Writing 7.5 Just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart that you do these videos for free and are full of value! ❤ This is the only channel you need if you want to prepare for the IELTS! Thank you again for everything and every video!

[@Alitaher07siu]

My god! That's very impressive and i can't help but ask how did you managed to get 7.5 in writing!!😯 I'm currently preparing for my ielts and planning to give the exam in mext month. I'll email you cause i need some tips and I'll be really glad if you help me out!🤍

[@chisomothonje1245]

I love this💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@mosesemmanuel8619]

Great job lovely, pls I need academic practice test

[@minbeykd9975]

I got a band 7.5 using E2 videos with regular practice. Thanks for your help

[@E2IELTS]

Congratulations @minbeykd9975!

[@mdsaimonbinsultan9199]

Hello from Bangladesh 😊🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@Godblessme85]

Top notch ❤❤❤

[@E2IELTS]

Thanks @owolabipeter2192

[@rahatulhassanopu5930]

Thanks natasha from Bangladesh.

[@kolawoledeborahyetunde5584]

Good job, can I get link to this video. I tried to share but it didn't open on my computer.

[@patiencequao6720]

Can I use this content to prep for academics too?

[@TheAlila1]

Excellent materials

[@gttoom]

Based on the last 5 questions, the instructions say the I shouldn’t write more than 3 words.. so in this question specifically, I actually answered it as “sufficient public support” not only “public support “ cuz u know why would I ignore the word “sufficient “ if it won’t affect the maximum number of words I’ve to write. Unless the word sufficient refers to both public support and political will. So.. if I wrote “sufficient public support” instead of only “public support “ will I get the mark??? I’m concerned

[@salmanmohammed2770]

my score is 9/13

[@KalpanaAdhikari-lc2yg]

Hello from Nepal 🇳🇵❤

[@phone_pay]

Umm sangai janu parxa hai lah

[@aditithakur5632]

Hi I need assistance. I have to prepare for General IELTS but seeing you page I am confused from where to start as I can find the step by step lessons for each module. Kindly help.

[@preet-studio]

Thanku you so much mam ❤️❤️

[@E2IELTS]

❤️

[@MeerabSaif-o5n]

I just have to do IELTS because I have to get a place in University here in Uk

[@rakibkhan-pe2yb]

Hello from Bangladesh 🎉🎉

[@ahmedrabei3706]

I'm new here can you guide me from where i can start watching

[@badmanno.1650]

Do they let you answer questions with the essay paper still with you?

[@twalistash515]

Yes

[@waqarattari87]

Got 8 out of 13. But some of the words are challenging to understand due to synonyms...

[@bekecooks]

I got 9/11. I put increased instead of sky rocketed. Is that fine

[@estherlight6976]

I got 7

[@NdaiziveiBvungidzire]

Can l have the general how to buy it

[@sanyuktachachad1866]

Is it that every 3 sections have different paragraphs in the reading test?

[@JessieAmos-bz6pj]

I got 6 out of 11

[@nyembezibanda5954]

Got 11/13

[@Amjidgull-j9o]

Is it academic or general?

[@deenmodeon5842]

Is this general or academics ?

[@noone-ki5yc]

I dont get question 11 ! It is supposed to be "taxing" no?

[@tam_tam3496]

I mentioned “increased” instead of SKY ROCKETED in Q8. Is that correct?

[@shahabrabbanimalik]

This is not original test and thats why maybe too easy to do. Real ielts looks more complicated and will have more than 11 questions. Appreciate explaining time management.

[@ismaelrosa8091]

Sorry for contradicting you, but these is an example of a real passage in a three-part reading test. If you find it so easy, congratulations

[@raajibangaaram6074]

11/13 thankyou!!!

[@shyam1600-j5v]

Telugu aah meru

[@bommakantiraji5810]

Ha

[@shyam1600-j5v]

Kmm

[@Yashraj_Thorat]

I am 15 planning to Germany at age 17.7

[@shyam1600-j5v]

Same broh but usa

[@Yashraj_Thorat]

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[@smamosawi9959]

25:26

[@RajkumarTamang.74]

😢😢 I’m only 6 correct answer 😞😞😞

[@mrheartless2816]

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[@E2IELTS]

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[@neldadaga8908]

7/13 😂😂 thanks

[@shadinra7918]

I'm just a girl 😩🎀

[@AbdulMoeez-fb6yh]

7 out of 11

[@joycekanyi1763]

12/13

[@PatienceMhlanga-du5mt]

AM CONFUSED WHEN YU SAY WE HAVE TO READ THE PASSAGE . THOUGHT WE SCAN SCEM

[@ashashatra2088]

1.

[@moongirl5309]

I'm so sad😢 how can i understand all this problem

[@humphreyigbokwe7772]

The words here are not clear

[@Bint-eakhtar]

Is this for general or academic reading test

[@E2IELTS]

Both

[@cygwanfogbe246]

Please reply to the comment about the answer to question 2.

[@Cheery25-c2r]

11/13

[@hudaheidi775]

Why she chose a for question7 .???😢

[@Aisha-zy3ks]

I only had 2 wrongs

[@chinasaann8782]

i got 6. 😢😢

[@laibakhadimlaibakhadim2229]

Where are answers

[@Vgolr]

i wanna cry it’s hard why i have to do this im just a girl

[@purposefullivingwithDEE]

The passages are not clear 😢

[@liNsirli-ge5is]

6😭

[@khobulov]

First comment 😅

[@Mirahman8]

Question 2 is weird.

[@VeroniDejene-uz9wk]

Where are answers😮😢

[@reabellecaluyong7942]

5/13😢

[@lingesh2773]

You cooked bro.

[@assadioifouverlaine]

Too small I have difficulties in seeing 😢

[@bankedare7148]

Isn't listening 40 questions?

[@KoLinNaing-uo4ch]

god i got only 4 marks😂

[@reshamgaming007]

2/8 😂

[@DilshodbekMamasaliyev]

Hello from uzbekistan ❤

[@EvelynChileshe-uy9rc]

Can I pass just by watching practice test from your channel,because am only practicing with British council called gel ielts?

[@breakawaywithej]

I got 10

[@akinboyewatomide9953]

11/13

[@omulbaninsultani8829]

8/13

[@afiaserwaahbonsu782]

11/13

[@E2IELTS]

Great!

[@gunnnayyyy]

13/13

[@E2IELTS]

Great job!