VOL-8 Test 3 IELTS Reading — Full Practice Test

Practice IELTS Reading VOL-8 Test 3. Includes 3 passages, varied question types and detailed answer explanations.

VOL-8 Test 3 — Practice guide and overview

A quick overview of the Reading sections, common question types, plus short excerpts and sample stems so you know what to expect before starting the test.

Short excerpts from the test

Passage 1
Chicken is the universal food of our era, crossing cultural boundaries with ease. With its mild taste and uniform texture, chicken presents a blank canvas for the national flavours of almost any…
Passage 2
<p data-letter="A" data-type="mh-slot" data-set="1">A. We are often labelled as introverts or extroverts, and humans do seem to have biological propensities to behave in certain ways; some of us are…
Passage 3
A. What is the colour of five? What is the sound of blue? To most of us such questions are either meaningless or suitable only for poetry. But for some people these are questions to which very…

Sample questions from the test

Passage 1:Chicken is globally popular because it can be used for different styles of cooking.
Passage 2:14. Paragraph A
Passage 3:For synesthetes, hearing the names of things affects the brain in the same way that looking at things does.

Frequently asked questions about this test

What band score is this test suitable for?

The VOL-8 set suits candidates targeting band 5.5–7.5. Earlier exercises are more approachable, while later ones are more challenging.

How long should I take on this test?

Official IELTS gives you 60 minutes for 3 passages and 40 questions. Time yourself while practising to build real exam-time stamina.

Should I check answers immediately?

Yes. Read the explanations for every incorrect answer right after submitting — that is where most of the learning happens.

What should I practise next?

After this test, try another test from the same volume or move up the difficulty curve into volumes 11–19.

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