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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Graded Reading – Pre-intermediate – March 2015
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Education in England
How is the education system organised in the UK? Read more about schools in the UK in this month's graded reader preintermediate.
Graded Reading – Upper-intermediate – February 2015
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Are you about to take an English exam?
Which English exam should you take? Read all about English language examinations in this month's graded reader at an upper intermediate level.
Graded Reading – Pre-intermediate – February 2015
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Fancy a pint of beer in London?
Historical pubs in London? See our selection of historical places for a London pub tour in this month's graded reader at a pre-intermediate level.
Graded Reading – Pre-intermediate – January 2015
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
The UK citizenship exam
If you are interested in obtaining British citizenship, you'll have to pass the 'Life in the UK' test. Find out more about this UK citizenship exam in this month's graded reader at a pre-intermediate level.
Graded Reading – Elementary – January 2015
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Morris dancing: a tradition you should know
What is Morris Dancing? Find out more about this typical English folk dance in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
Graded Reading – Pre-intermediate – December 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
How do they celebrate Christmas in the UK?
What do British people do to celebrate Christmas? Find out all the British Christmas traditions in this month's graded reader at an preintermediate level.
Graded Reading – Elementary – December 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
How to make a gingerbread man
Have you ever wondered how to make a gingerbread man? Follow this simple recipe in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
Graded Reading – Advanced – November 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
A Short History of Science – Part II
Great progress in science has been made since the ancient Greek times. After the September's graded reader on the early history of science, let's find out what has happened in science since the 18th century with this month's graded reader at an advanced level.
Graded Reading – Elementary – November 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Strange traditions in the UK
Did you know there is a famous race in the UK where people run after a round of Double Gloucester cheese? Find out more about it in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
Graded Reading – Elementary – October 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Make a Jack O'Lantern for Halloween!
Halloween is coming and what better way to celebrate Halloween than with a carved pumpkin? Learn how to make one in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
Graded Reading - Advanced - September 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
A Short History of Science – Part I
Science is one of the greatest achievements of the human mind. Find out more about the history of science in this month's graded reader at an advanced level.
Graded - Reading - Upper-Intermediate - August 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Rugby, a British sport
England is where many popular sports were born. Find out more about the origins of rugby and football in this month's graded reader at an upper-intermediate level.
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Graded-Reading - Pre-intermediate - October 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Driving in the UK
Why do they drive on the left side of the road in the UK? Read this month's graded reader at a pre-intermediate level to find out more.
Graded Reading - Elementary - September 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
What do British people eat?
What food do they eat in the UK? Find out more about British cuisine in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
UK, Great Britain and the British Isles
What is the difference between UK, Great Britain and the British Isles? Find out more in this month's graded reader at an elementary level.
Graded Reading - Pre-intermediate - July 2014
Written by Barbara Wadsworth
Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel is considered the father of genetics. Find out more about him in this month's graded reader at a pre-intermediate level.