VOL-8 Test 4 IELTS Reading — Full Practice Test

Practice IELTS Reading VOL-8 Test 4. Includes 3 passages, varied question types and detailed answer explanations.

VOL-8 Test 4 — 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
A. Between 2000 and 2005. under former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael D. Eisner, Walt Disney Company set its shareholder meetings in a series of cold-weather cities during cold-weather months.…
Passage 2
A. The development of robots that interact socially with people and assist them in everyday life has been an elusive goal of modern science. Despite impressive advances in the mechanical aspects of…
Passage 3
A. The human settlement of the southern extremity of the Americas has always fascinated pre-historians. Viewed from a global perspective, this was the last major continental land mass to be reached…

Sample questions from the test

Passage 1:Robert Iger had a low opinion of Michael D. Eisner.
Passage 2:a comparison of children's reactions towards different robots
Passage 3:In the first paragraph, what is the writer's main point about migration to Patagonia?

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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