B2 English Reading Practice – Page 3
B2Upper-intermediateChoose a topic, answer the questions and check your result.
Reading practice tests
100 testsAn institutional evaluation of a university mentoring scheme, covering its practical design, benefits for newcomers and mentors, uneven participation,...
A worker-owned grocery warehouse explains how it distributes decisions among small teams, elected circles, and a monthly forum, using discussion and u...
An explanation of how citizen science supports environmental monitoring, what patterns it can reveal, and why other evidence is needed for exact total...
A report on Alderby’s twelve-week transport experiment, its mixed effects on travel, businesses and the environment, and the council’s final decisions...
An explanatory article about a digital library that reorganised its extensive catalogue into guided collections while preserving specialist and older...
An explanatory article examines how urban rewilding can support wildlife, reduce heat and absorb rain while requiring careful maintenance, fair planni...
A review of Rivergate Museum’s Open Shelf project, where residents help curate an exhibition about migration through everyday objects while museum sta...
An interview with Midford Accounts’ managing director about a ten-week four-day working trial, its effects on productivity and staff, its practical li...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “DoorDash Offers $17 Billion to Buy Instacart, Potentially Reshaping Groc...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Text Message Referencing ‘Hijack’ Forces United Flight to Return to Las...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Nanotyrannus Skeleton “Jodi” Sells for $47.3 Million at Sotheby’s”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Special education teacher shortage leaves schools searching for more sup...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “At Least 12 Injured in Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Scientists Move Toward a New Way to Keep Official Time”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Travel Plans in France May Be Affected by Weekend Demonstrations”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Video of Long Beach Cyclist Encounter Prompts Call for Investigation”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Japan Sends Spacecraft Toward Phobos to Collect the First Samples From a...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Kalkan Keeps a Taste of Summer as Autumn Arrives”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Public Health Nurse Reflects on the Moment She Learned to Ask for Help”.
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Holdout Juror Says Lindsay Clancy Was “Methodical” in the Killing of Her...
Practice B2 English reading with 7 questions based on the Daily News article “Energy Agency Lowers World Oil Demand Forecast for the Year”.
How to practice B2 reading
Work with longer articles, reviews and arguments. Identify claims, supporting evidence and contrasting viewpoints; distinguish what the writer states from what you can reasonably infer.
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 two sides of an argument and point to a sentence supporting each summary.
Try B2 when you can understand familiar B1 texts and explain an opinion. Revisit B1 material if longer explanations become difficult to follow.
Frequently asked questions
Are these B2 reading tests official CEFR exams?
No. These focused exercises support upper-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.