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IELTS Reading

IELTS Reading Practice

Practise with Cambridge-style reading tests. Get instant scoring and learn exactly where to improve.

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Why Practise Reading with Cathoven?

Cambridge-Style Questions

Practice with question formats that mirror the real IELTS reading exam — matching headings, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion, and more.

Instant Scoring

Get your band score immediately after completing each test. No waiting — know exactly where you stand.

Detailed Explanations

Understand why each answer is correct. Learn the techniques top scorers use to find answers quickly.

Academic & General Training

Practice both IELTS Academic and General Training reading modules with dedicated question sets.

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Practice All IELTS Skills

Everything you need for a complete IELTS preparation, in one place.

Speaking

Record your answers and get instant band scores with feedback on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

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Writing

Submit Task 1 or Task 2 essays and receive detailed IELTS-criteria feedback with a band score.

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Listening

Practise with Cambridge-style audio questions and sharpen your listening accuracy for exam day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is IELTS Reading scored?
IELTS Reading is scored out of 40 questions. Your raw score maps to a band score from 1 to 9. For example, 30 correct answers gives Band 7.0 in Academic, and 34 correct in General Training. Cathoven provides instant band score calculations after each practice test.
What question types appear in IELTS Reading?
IELTS Reading includes True/False/Not Given, Yes/No/Not Given, matching headings, multiple choice, sentence completion, summary completion, and diagram labelling. Cathoven covers all question types with Cambridge-style practice passages.
Is IELTS Reading practice free on Cathoven?
Yes. Cathoven offers free Cambridge-style reading practice with instant scoring and detailed answer explanations. No credit card or sign-up required.
What is the difference between IELTS Academic and General Training Reading?
Academic Reading uses three long passages from journals, books, and newspapers. General Training uses extracts from everyday sources like advertisements, manuals, and workplace documents. Cathoven provides practice for both.