B1 English Reading Practice
B1IntermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Reading practice tests
37 testsPractice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, dies at 84”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Families sleep on Delhi sidewalks while children receive hospital treatm...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Rare Barn Owl Family Draws Crowds on Manhattan’s Upper West Side”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Short Wave explores ancient sea monsters, long COVID and elephant carcas...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Five U.S. Bike Trails Chosen After Readers Share Their Favorite Rides”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Amazon feature shows shoppers personal insights based on their activity”...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Rise in Child E-Bike Accidents Brings Calls for Federal Action”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Pope Leo XIV to Have Surgery for Small Lung Nodule”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “A Jurassic fossil offers clues about when mammals learned to chew”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “What Travelers Need to Know as Hurricane Isaias Nears the Gulf Coast”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “WHO seeks more information after death at Russian plague research labora...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Three scientists win Nobel medicine prize for research on brain activity...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “A quieter side of Spain offers stars, wildlife and open space”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Trade tensions bring fewer Canadians to South Florida”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Heat-related deaths rise sharply in Phoenix area after two years of decl...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Oura puts a ring on Wall Street with one of this year's biggest IPOs”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “NPR asks whether Patagonia could become a new data center hub”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “NPR report examines the stigma surrounding HIV”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Afghan Woman Deported After First Case in Long-Dormant Terrorism Court”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some bir...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Air-Traffic Control Problem Disrupts More Than 2,000 Flights at British...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Has the economy gone C-shaped?”.
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B1 reading guides & lessons
How to practice B1 reading
Read everyday articles, workplace emails and connected stories. Separate the main message from supporting details, and return to the passage to justify each answer.
Choose a topic
Start with one area you have studied. Read the instructions and work through the complete context.
Try the questions
Answer independently before checking your result. Note any choices you were unsure about.
Review and apply
Review mistakes and available explanations. Use the language in a fresh example, then revisit the topic later.
Try it in your own English
Summarise an email’s purpose and list the actions the reader must take.
Try B1 when you can follow everyday A2 material and connect simple ideas. Use the A2 activities to revise any gaps.
Explore all B1 English skills or estimate your English level if you are unsure where to start.
Frequently asked questions
Are these B1 reading tests official CEFR exams?
No. These focused exercises support intermediate learning. A result reflects this practice set, not your ability in every English skill, and does not award an official CEFR qualification.
How many questions are in each test?
The question count is shown on each card. Sets vary by topic, so choose one that fits the time you have and read its instructions before starting.
What should I do after checking my result?
Review uncertain answers as well as mistakes. Check the relevant guide and any explanation provided, then try the study task on this page. A new example checks understanding better than memorising the previous answers.
Can I return to a test and practice again?
Yes. Return to the test page to begin another attempt. Try again after reviewing the topic, and combine these exercises with reading, listening and your own use of English rather than judging progress from one score.