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IELTS General Training Reading practice test
Take a free 60-minute IELTS General Training Reading practice test with original everyday, workplace and general-interest texts, 40 questions and an estimated band score.
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What this paper looks like
General Training Reading is a 60-minute, 40-question test. Section 1 uses short everyday texts, Section 2 focuses on workplace material, and Section 3 contains a longer general-interest text. PrepSim saves answers while you work and retains the paper assigned to a resumed attempt.
| Time | 60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Sections | 3 |
| Questions | 40, worth 1 mark each |
| Source-text length | 2,240 words in this practice test |
| Result | Raw score plus estimated General Training practice band |
This is original, unofficial practice material. General Training and Academic Reading use different estimated raw-score conversions. PrepSim is not affiliated with IELTS, the British Council, IDP or Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Topics covered
- Everyday notices, brochures and public services
- Workplace induction, safety and scheduling
- Matching information and headings
- True/False/Not Given, multiple choice and completion tasks
Official source and review
Pattern information was reviewed against the official IELTS General Training Reading format on . Exam rules can change, so check the latest official information before booking or sitting an exam.
Questions candidates ask
How is General Training Reading different from Academic Reading?
Both contain 40 questions in 60 minutes, but General Training uses everyday and workplace texts before a longer general-interest Section 3. Academic Reading uses three academic-style passages.
Does this practice test give an official IELTS band?
No. It provides a clearly labelled practice estimate. Official raw-score boundaries can vary slightly between test versions.
Are the texts copied from an official IELTS paper?
No. The texts and questions are original PrepSim practice material.
Can I resume an unfinished attempt?
Yes. Answers are saved to your verified PrepSim account while the attempt remains active.
Is PrepSim affiliated with IELTS?
No. PrepSim is an independent practice platform and is not endorsed by IELTS or its delivery and assessment partners.