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IELTS Academic — Reading Practice

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IELTS Academic — Reading Practice

Band 7+ preparation — British Council / IDP format

20-question mock30 min58% pass markInternational

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Choose Academic or General
Academic = university or professional registration. General = migration or work below degree level.
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Book a test
Book online with the British Council, IDP, or Cambridge. Paper-based or computer-delivered.
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Identify your target band
Most universities want 6.5-7.0 overall; visa requirements vary by country.
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Take the test
Listening, Reading, Writing on one day; Speaking on the same day or within a 7-day window.
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Receive results
3-5 days for computer-delivered, 13 days for paper-based. Results valid 2 years.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Passage comprehension
19%8 questions
02True/False/Not Given
19%8 questions
03Matching headings
19%8 questions
04Sentence completion
19%8 questions
05Multiple choice
19%8 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the IELTS Academic — Reading Practice practice test free?

Yes. The core IELTS Academic — Reading Practice practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the IELTS Academic — Reading Practice quiz?

Each IELTS Academic — Reading Practice attempt draws 42 questions and runs for about 60 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the IELTS Academic — Reading Practice test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the IELTS Academic — Reading Practice?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 58%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.