In Academic module Reading, all texts are taken from books, papers and journals like Scientific American
Academic module Reading only contains texts taken from journals.
In General Training module Reading, all texts are taken from books, papers and journals like the Economist
General Training module Reading Sections 1 and 2 contain different texts taken from more "mundane" sources.
At least one text in Academic module Reading, is on workplace-related subject
Even though this is true for General Training module, this is not the case for Academic.
IELTS
If a university or visa application has ever asked you for an IELTS band score, you know the stakes are real: the same English you've been speaking comfortably for years suddenly has to fit a specific format and produce a specific number. Failing isn't usually about your English — it's about not knowing the test.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the most widely accepted English-language proficiency test worldwide. Four sections — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking — scored 0–9 per section and overall.
IELTS Reading
If you've ever finished an English novel without breaking a sweat but still bombed a comprehension test, you know that "reading well" and "test reading" are different skills. IELTS Reading isn't about understanding the passage — it's about finding specific information fast under time pressure. Practice changes your strategy; raw English ability won't.
The Reading section of IELTS is 60 minutes, 40 questions, three passages. Question types: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, matching headings, gap-fill. Academic version uses university-level texts; General Training uses workplace and everyday material.