VOL-8 Test 8 IELTS Reading — Full Practice Test

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

VOL-8 Test 8 — 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>A. Jethro Tull was a major pioneer in the modernisation of agriculture. He was born in 1674 in Berkshire, southern England, into a family of land-owning gentry. He studied first at Oxford…
Passage 2
<p>A. From buffalo to bacteria, oaks to algae, all life follows the same relentless 24-hour cycle, which is driven by the rising and setting of the Sun. Or is it? Over 250 years ago, a French…
Passage 3
Theories on the origin and evolution of language have been a major area of my research for many years. By 1859, when British scientist Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, there was…

Sample questions from the test

Passage 1:What name was given to the traditional technique of seed-sowing? 5____________
Passage 2:support for an earlier finding from experiments on insects
Passage 3:In the first paragraph, what does the writer suggest about the origin of language?

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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