all articles to read
Here are all the articles, listed in date order.
For learning English or IELTS reading practice, pick one that looks interesting and read.
In a rush
In a rush? What is the worst that can happen if you slow down?
(574 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Summary Completion and True / False / Not Given
Strange Things that Happen when You Sleep.
Sleepwalking, nightmares and lucid dreaming.
(806 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
True / False / Not Given & Sentence Completion
Belonging
Our well-being is connected to our sense of belonging.
(782 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Short Answer & Yes / No / Not Given
How to Tell if Someone Is Lying
There are signs that someone might be lying, but is it better to just trust your instincts?
(677 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings & Summary Completion
Lying
Some people lie a lot, but most of us lie a little; it is ever okay, or is it always better to tell the truth?
(751 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings & Sentence Completion
Creativity
Where do ideas come from and how can we be more creative?
(894 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information and Summary Completion
Fear part 3 – Fear, Our Minds, and the Media.
The way the media operates and how our minds work means that we can end up more scared than we need to be.
(735 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings & Sentence Completion
Work – Job Satisfaction and Job Crafting.
What makes a job satisfying, and what can you do to enjoy your work more?
(725 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information and Short Answer Questions
Why We Like Horror Films
What makes horror films scary, and why do people enjoy watching them?
(721 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
True / False / Not Given & Summary Completion
Fairness
Fairness is important to humans and some animals, but why do we have such strong feelings when things are not fair?
(780 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information and Sentence Completion
Mindfulness Meditation
Being lost in thought tends to make us unhappy, but mindfulness meditation can help us to be more present more of the time.
(720 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings and Sentence Completion
6 Ways People Influence You
People who know how your thinking works can use that knowledge to influence the decisions you make.
(645 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings and True / False / Not Given
Fear part 2 – Managing Fears
What are the best ways to manage your fears if they’re causing problems for you?
(889 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Summary Completion and Matching Information
Fear part 1 – Common Fears
Many common fears limit our lives – what are you afraid of?
(759 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information and Sentence Completion
Too much choice?
Does having so much choice cause us problems?
(600 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Short Answer & True / False / Not Given
Dreams
It’s difficult to know if our dreams have any meaning, but it does seem like they’re helping us in important ways.
(674 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings & Short Answer
Attraction
Attraction is not always easy to understand, so is it that that makes someone attractive?
(706 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information & Sentence Completion
Self-Compassion
What would your life be like if you believed there was nothing wrong with you?
(700 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Sentence Completion & Yes / No / Not Given
Morning Routines
Win the morning, and you win the day.
(700 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
True / False / Not Given & Sentence Completion
Body Language – Your Posture
Could changing your body language change your mind?
(685 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information & List Selection
Tribes and Lost Connections
Is the loneliness we feel these days a signal to get back to our tribes?
(891 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Headings & Short Answer
Sleep
Sleep is important, so what can you do to ensure you get enough?
(781 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information & Summary Completion
Listening
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
(706 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Matching Information & Summary Completion
Social Media
It’s not neutral: social media companies are trying hard to get your attention.
(779 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
Yes / No / Not Given & List Selection
Man’s best friend
Why are dogs ‘man’s best friend’, and how did it come to be that way?
(893 words)
IELTS Reading Questions:
True / False / Not Given & Summary Completion