B1 Reading Comprehension

What Is Reading Comprehension?

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and respond to written text. At the B1 (intermediate) level, learners are expected to handle everyday topics, recognize opinions and main ideas, and extract key details from articles, emails, or short stories.

🎯 Who Is It For?

B1 Reading Comprehension is ideal for:

• Intermediate English learners (CEFR B1 level)
• Students preparing for exams like PET, TOEFL ITP (lower levels), or IELTS Band 4–5
• Travelers, professionals, or learners aiming for functional fluency in English

🔍 What Can You Expect from a B1 Reading Test?

🧠 How to Improve B1 Reading Comprehension?

1. Read a Little Every Day
   Blogs, news stories, emails, and simplified books
2. Underline Keywords
   Helps focus on main ideas and supporting details
3. Guess Vocabulary from Context
   Don’t use a dictionary for every word—train your brain
4. Practice with Past Tests
   Use real test samples for PET or IELTS General Training
5. Summarize What You Read
   Retell the main idea in 1–2 sentences

📝 Sample Vocabulary for B1 Reading

B1 Reading Comprehension Mini Quiz (3 Questions)

📝 Text:

Lisa is planning a weekend trip to the countryside. She wants to relax, take long walks, and read her favorite book. She checks the weather forecast and sees that it might rain on Saturday but will be sunny on Sunday. She decides to bring an umbrella just in case.

❓ Question 1:
What does Lisa want to do during the weekend?

A) Go shopping in the city
B) Visit her grandparents
C) Relax and take walks
D) Work from home

✅ Answer: C) Relax and take walks

❓ Question 2:
Why does Lisa take an umbrella?

A) It is already raining
B) She wants to avoid the sun
C) It might rain on Saturday
D) She forgot her raincoat

✅ Answer: C) It might rain on Saturday

❓ Question 3:
What is the weather like on Sunday?

A) Windy
B) Rainy
C) Sunny
D) Cold

✅ Answer: C) Sunny