Graded Reading Comprehension
Graded reading, in the form of comprehension questions and answers, can help students learning English to put the grammar lessons they’ve learned into practice.
Find free graded reading examples here for all three levels of English: elementary, intermediate and advanced.
Graded Reading 2017 (14)
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Graded Reading 2016 (4)
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Graded Reading 2015 (10)
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Graded Reading 2014 (18)
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Graded Reading 2018 (12)
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World cup 2018: France wins the FIFA World Cup Trophy but who are the real winners of this year's dramatic competition? Discover the truth in our pre-intermediate reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers.
3 'must do' visitor attractions outside London
Written by Helen Burlefinger
3 'must do' visitor attractions you need to see before leaving the UK. Complete our upper intermediate reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers and get informed.
The Mysteries of Cockney Rhyming Slang explained
Written by Helen Burlefinger
The origins and use of Cockney rhyming slang. Understand this mysterious language with our advanced reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers
Going to the gym - are we getting obsessed?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
The rise in popularity of the gym and fitness culture in the UK. Discover what influences our behaviour in our intermediate reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers.
Wedding of Harry and Meghan to have the Markle Sparkle
Written by Helen Burlefinger
What you need to know about the Royal Wedding on 19th May 2018. Read the facts in our elementary reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers.
Discover the ingredients of these strange-sounding British dishes by reading our pre-intermediate reading comprehension with questions and answers
What are the latest breakthroughs in dementia research?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Research gives hope to sufferers of Huntington's disease. Learn about developments in the field of dementia in our upper intermediate comprehension reading activity with questions and answers.
Why has Big Ben returned to silence after the New Year Celebrations?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Big Ben returns to silence after New Year celebrations. Find out why this London icon is in danger by reading our intermediate comprehension exercise with questions and answers.
26th December - What exactly is Boxing Day in the UK?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Boxing Day - what do the British do on this public holiday? Find out the UK traditions for 26th December with our intermediate reading comprehension exercise with questions and answers.
New Forth Road Bridge breaks records in Scotland
Queen opens record-breaking new Forth Bridge in Edinburgh. Do this upper intermediate reading comprehension exercise about the Queensferry Crossing including questions and answers.
4 Great British inventions that changed the world
Written by Helen Burlefinger
From the invention of television to the world wide web, British inventors have been at the forefront of innovation. Read more in this advanced level reading comprehension with questions and answers.
What makes a Full English Breakfast so good? A brief look at traditional foods in Britain. Do this elementary reading comprehension exercise including questions and answers.
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Ready for a fun beach holiday? Want to practise your English?
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Lively British seaside towns - fun times and English skills all in one holiday! Do this pre-intermediate reading comprehension exercise including questions and answers.
Remember your pants! - Top Tips for a UK Trip
Written by Helen Burlefinger
Do you know the basic rules to make a success of your next stay in the UK? Find out with this intermediate graded reading comprehension.
The Tokyo Olympics: Four Fascinating Facts to amaze your friends! Elementary reading comprehension exercise including questions and answers.
How much do you know about the Beatles? Find out in this pre-intermediate reading comprehension.