[Grammar] a lot of reading or a lot of readings

[vestcil]

'a lot of reading is required' or 'a lot of readings are required' which one is correct?

 

[5jj]

'a lot of reading is required' or 'a lot of readings are required' which one is correct?

Could you please give more context?

 

[vestcil]

for those kids who are preparing for entering high-level schools, a lot of readings are required.

 

[bhaisahab]

"For those kids who are preparing for entering high level schools, a lot of reading is required."

Bhai.