English Reading Comprehension Texts and Questions for Teachers

Original reading texts with the new words highlighted, a glossary, true/false and multiple-choice questions, discussion prompts and an answer key. From short A1 texts to dense C1–C2 passages with the evidence for each answer.

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298 reading texts, 210 exam practice tasks, 2 guides and 2 assessments and more. Every piece has a student sheet to print or share, and a teacher’s page or key.

The Living SoilB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSLife in the Deep OceanB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Wind Power PuzzleB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSBanks for SeedsB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Great Bird JourneysB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSWild Neighbours in the CityB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Story of the Postal SystemB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSWhy Cities GrowB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSHow Museums Are ChangingB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSLearning Through PlayB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSMigration and LanguageB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Printing Press and Its ConsequencesB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Public Library ReinventedB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Future of WorkB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSHow a Vaccine Is DevelopedB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Rise of Remote WorkB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Psychology of Decision-MakingB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Rise of Electric TransportB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSMyths About Healthy EatingB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSArtificial Intelligence in MedicineB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSThe Economics of SharingB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSHow Memory WorksB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 1B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 2B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 3B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 4B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 5B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 6B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 7B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSIELTS Reading Full Test 8B2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSReading Strategies and Score TableB2–C2Teens · AdultsGuide · IELTSGT Reading Section 1: Language CoursesB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 1: The Leisure CentreB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 1: Finding a HomeB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 1: Getting Around TownB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 2: The Staff HandbookB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 2: Two Jobs AdvertisedB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 2: Training and AppraisalB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 2: Travel and Home WorkingB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 3: The Rise of the SupermarketB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 3: Why People VolunteerB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 3: The Return of the Night TrainB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Section 3: Learning to Cook at HomeB1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Full Test 1B1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Full Test 2B1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Full Test 3B1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Full Test 4B1–B2Teens · AdultsExam practice · IELTSGT Reading Strategies: Section by SectionB1–B2Teens · AdultsGuide · IELTSLesson: True, False, Not GivenB2–C1Teens · AdultsLesson plan · IELTSThe Tyranny of ChoiceC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textThe Case for SilenceC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textWhat Is Lost in TranslationC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textThe Economy of AttentionC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textBringing Back the WildC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textThe Fading Art of HandwritingC1–C2Teens · AdultsReading textThe Origins of WritingB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · TOEFLLight in the Deep SeaB2–C1Teens · AdultsExam practice · TOEFLThe Electric Scooter BoomB2Teens · AdultsExam practice · B2 FirstThe Lighthouse KeeperB2Teens · AdultsExam practice · B2 FirstReading: A Day at the BeachA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: New NeighboursA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: A Museum NoticeA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: An Email from a FriendA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: The City Bike SchemeA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: My Favourite TeacherA2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)Reading: The Silent LibraryB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)Reading: A Surprising DiscoveryB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)Reading: The Night MarketB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)Reading: The New GymB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)Reading: A Day Without TechnologyB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)Reading: Learning to CookB1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 1)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 2)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 3)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 4)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 5)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 6)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 7)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 1: Notices and Messages (Set 8)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 1)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 2)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 3)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 4)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 5)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)KET Reading and Writing Part 2: Matching Three Texts (Set 6)A2Teens · AdultsExam practice · KET (A2 Key)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 1)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 2)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 3)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 4)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 5)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 1: Notices and Short Texts (Set 6)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 2: Matching People to Texts (Set 1)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 2: Matching People to Texts (Set 2)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 2: Matching People to Texts (Set 3)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 2: Matching People to Texts (Set 4)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)PET Reading Part 2: Matching People to Texts (Set 5)B1Teens · AdultsExam practice · PET (B1 Preliminary)

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