B1 Reading Practice

Read a short text, then answer questions to check your understanding.

5 lessons

B1Nature and parksVOA Learning English

Death Valley: land, plants and animals

Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about the land, wildlife and early people of Death Valley National Park.

14 questions · 12 min

B1Nature and parksVOA Learning English

Denali National Park: the story of a name

Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about Denali National Park in Alaska and the long history of its name.

14 questions · 12 min

B1HistoryVOA Learning English

Woodrow Wilson before the White House

Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about Woodrow Wilson's education, academic work and first steps in public life.

14 questions · 12 min

B1HistoryVOA Learning English

John Quincy Adams: big plans for the nation

Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about the ideas of President John Quincy Adams and the opposition he faced.

14 questions · 12 min

B1Pets and homeVOA Learning English

Caring for a betta fish

Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English article with practical advice about water, food and tank mates for pet betta fish.

14 questions · 12 min

A1, A2, C1 and C2 texts are original. B1 and B2 texts are excerpts from VOA Learning English (public domain); questions and notes are by Joy English. Levels are suggestions.