B1 English Reading Practice – Page 3
B1IntermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Reading practice tests
102 testsAn account explains how a city museum welcomes first-time visitors through maps, shorter labels, volunteers, resting spaces, family facilities and fee...
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Mia emails Daniel about the practical benefits and limits of working in a shared office, including costs, professional contacts, noise, flexible seati...
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A learner reads about a neighbourhood food project that turns surplus food into affordable meals through flexible planning, volunteers and cooperation...
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A short fictional travel narrative about two siblings whose walking holiday changes after bad weather and a closed bridge lead them along an unexpecte...
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A short narrative follows a donated bicycle from collection and repair to its new life helping Elena travel to school and deliver bread, showing pract...
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A student’s diary describes a five-day placement at a bike shop, including practical duties, workplace guidance and growing confidence.
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A community profile about a Repair Café that grows from a difficult first event into a regular local activity by attracting volunteers with different...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “How to Plan a Trip Around a Running Race”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Remains High”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allerg...
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Corsica’s GR20: A Visual Diary of the Hike”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Saving for a Starter Home Now Takes Twice as Long”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Achy from sitting at a desk all day? Try doing this”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Toledo Chemical Leak That Forced Residents to Evacuate Is Slowing”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Catherine Breed Completes Historic Swim Along the Length of California”.
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Practice B1 English reading with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “A Perfume Lover’s Guide to Florence”.
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Practice 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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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.