Part 6: Practice Tests

Part 6 contains 4–6 complete IELTS Reading tests for real exam practice. Each test comes with detailed answer explanations and commentary, not just the answer keys. This helps learners see exactly why certain answers are correct or incorrect.

Chapter 23: Full-Length Reading Tests

Structure:

3–4 passages per test (Academic or General Training)
40 questions per test
Variety of question types: MCQs, True/False/Not Given, Matching Headings, Diagram/Label Completion, Sentence/Table Completion

How to Use:

Set a 60-minute timer.
Apply skimming and scanning first, then answer questions.
Review your answers and read the explanations carefully.

Mini Practice Example (from Test 1):

Passage Excerpt:
“Global warming has led to increased storm activity and rising sea levels. Coastal cities are particularly vulnerable, and governments are investing in flood defenses.”

Question: Coastal cities are not affected by global warming.

Answer: False (passage says “particularly vulnerable”)

Question: Governments are building flood defenses.

Answer: True

Chapter 24: Detailed Answer Explanations

Purpose: Understanding why an answer is correct or incorrect is as important as answering the question.

Example Explanation:
Question: “Renewable energy is always cheap.”

Passage: “Though initially costly, renewable energy has proven economically viable in the long term.”
Error: “Always cheap” is extreme; passage specifies initial costs, not permanent.

Tip: After each practice test, review your mistakes and patterns, not just the correct answers.

Chapter 25: Timed Test Drills

Purpose: Build speed and stamina.

Drills:

10-minute paragraph scan → answer 3–4 questions.
Synonym recognition drill → find paraphrases in under 2 minutes per sentence.
Full practice test → 60 minutes, simulate exam conditions.

Mini Exercise:
Passage: “E-learning platforms have expanded dramatically, especially during global lockdowns.”
Question: Online learning has decreased during lockdowns.

Answer: False