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Select correct modules for each statement about Reading module.

  • Section 1 contains an tertiary education advertisement and a timetable. This means that this is IELTS General Training exam version.
  • In Academic module all texts are taken from books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources.
  • Section 2 is a magazine article on environment-related topic. This is a part of the Academic module.

Academic

Three reading texts, which come from books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources written for non-specialist audiences. All the topics are of general interest to students at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

General Training

  • Section 1 contains two or three short texts or several shorter texts, which deal with everyday topics. For example, timetables or notices – things a person would need to understand when living in an English-speaking country.
  • Section 2 contains two texts, which deal with work. For example, job descriptions, contracts, training materials.
  • Section 3 contains one long text about a topic of general interest. The text is generally descriptive, longer and more complex than the texts in Sections 1 and 2. The text will be taken from a newspaper, magazine, book or online resource.
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IELTS

IELTS vs TOEFL: both test English proficiency for academic/immigration purposes. IELTS uses a 0–9 band scale and includes a face-to-face speaking test. TOEFL uses a 0–120 point scale and is entirely computer-based. Most institutions accept both — check which your target requires.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Band scores 0–9.

Diagnostic: need a score for UK/Australia/NZ/Canada immigration or most non-US universities? → IELTS. US-focused? → check if TOEFL is preferred.