VOL-8 Test 5 IELTS Reading — Full Practice Test

Practice IELTS Reading VOL-8 Test 5. Includes 3 passages, varied question types and detailed answer explanations.

VOL-8 Test 5 — 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
<p>By the mid-1870s Canada wanted an immigrant population of agricultural settlers established in the West. No urban centres existed on the prairies in the 1870s, and rural settlement was the focus…
Passage 2
A. Fifty-six million prescriptions for sleeping medication were handed out by doctors in America last year. Yet remarkably little is being done to understand insomnia's root causes. Socially and…
Passage 3
A. About 20 years ago I had one of those wonderful moments when research takes an unexpected but fruitful turn. I had been studying toddler memory and was beginning a new experiment with…

Sample questions from the test

Passage 1:Paragraph A
Passage 2:Last year the high number of 14________ doctors gave their patients highlights the fact that insomnia is a serious issue in the USA. It is evidently responsible for a number of serious traffic…
Passage 3:In the first paragraph, what did the children in the experiment have to do?

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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