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As a starting point, we have compiled a list of 10 useful reading resources and websites which may help you practice your reading skills at home. They cover a very wide range of topics, so are very useful for the IELTS Test.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/business-magazine
- free texts and exercises with a focus on business and work)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world
- good for academic English and also good to keep up with current world issues
https://www.newscientist.com/
- excellent site about technology, health, science and the environment
http://www.economist.com/
- covering world politics, economics, science and technology, offering 3 articles a week for free if you sign up
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
- covering environmental issues, culture, nature and animals. Very illustrative with a lot of amazing pictures.
http://socialnewsdaily.com/
- lots of short, easy to understand, contemporary articles drawn from the world of social media
http://www.the-scientist.com/
- a site about science, health, ecology, biology and innovation
http://historynewsnetwork.org/
- American site focusing on history, both US and worldwide, with lots of current affairs articles too
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
- news, views and much more from the UK’s most famous media institution. All topics included – also a good site to practice listening
http://www.inspirational-short-stories.com/funny-short-stories.html
- sometimes it`s good to expand your vocabulary by reading short stories – here are some funny ones, and there are plenty more on the website
We hope these websites help you improve your reading skills for the IELTS, but let us know if you have any resources to add to this list!
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