Capítulos
Reading test
Recuerda que el IELTS Reading Test mide tu capacidad para leer y comprender textos en inglés de manera rápida, precisa y crítica.
📆 Duración y estructura:
El examen dura 60 minutos y contiene 40 preguntas basadas en tres textos de diferentes tipos.
📘 Tipos de texto:
- En el Academic module, los textos provienen de libros, revistas o artículos académicos.
- En el General Training, son más cotidianos, como anuncios, manuales o correos.
🧩 Habilidades que pondrás en práctica:
- Skimming: lectura rápida para captar la idea general.
- Scanning: búsqueda específica de información.
- Deducción de significado: interpretar ideas, tono y contexto.
💡 Objetivo:
Domina estrategias de lectura que te permitirán mejorar tu velocidad y precisión, y alcanzar una puntuación alta en el IELTS Reading Test.
Ejercicios
Practice by Question Type
Matching Headings
Match the correct heading to each paragraph.
Text (excerpt):
(A) Global warming is having an increasing effect on ecosystems worldwide.
(B) Scientists are now focusing on renewable energy as a key solution to climate change.
(C) However, many governments still rely on fossil fuels due to economic reasons.
Headings:
- Causes of climate change
- Political and economic challenges
- New approaches to sustainability
Selecciona una respuesta.
Answer: A–1, B–3, C–2
True / False / Not Given
Decide whether the statements agree with the information in the passage.
Text: “Over half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas.”
Statements:
- More than 50% of people live in cities.
- The majority of people live in rural regions.
- Urban growth has recently declined.
Selecciona una respuesta.
Answer: 1–True, 2–False, 3–Not Given
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Text:
“Renewable energy is becoming more affordable due to advances in technology.”
Question: Why is renewable energy becoming more affordable?
A. Government funding
B. Technological innovation
C. Decreased demand
D. Economic crisis
Selecciona una respuesta.
Answer: B
Matching Information / People / Features
Match statements with the correct person or concept mentioned in the text.
Text: Dr. Smith argues that recycling should be mandatory. Professor Lee believes education is the key to environmental awareness.
Question: Who supports the idea of environmental education?
Este campo es obligatorio.
Answer: Professor Lee
Summary Completion
Text: Regular exercise has many benefits. It improves mood and strengthens the heart, helping people feel more energetic during the day.
Task: Complete the summary below using words from the text.
Regular exercise improves and strengthens the .
Este campo es obligatorio.
Answer: mood / heart
Full Reading Simulations:
British Council full reading mock test IELTS
IELTS Academic Reading Mock Test- IELTS-UP








