Reading Mock test-8 (2 passages)

IELTS Reading Mock Test 8

📘📗 Passages A & B – Scrollable Reading Section

📘 Passage A – Individual Actions and Climate Awareness

As climate change becomes a pressing global issue, individuals are increasingly encouraged to adopt sustainable habits. From reducing plastic use to choosing public transport, personal choices can collectively influence environmental outcomes. Educational campaigns and social media have played a significant role in raising awareness and motivating behavioral change.

However, critics argue that focusing too heavily on individual responsibility may distract from systemic issues. While lifestyle changes are valuable, they must be complemented by broader reforms in energy production, waste management, and industrial practices. The challenge lies in balancing personal accountability with institutional transformation.

📗 Passage B – Government Policy and Global Cooperation

Tackling climate change requires coordinated policy efforts across nations. International agreements such as the Paris Accord aim to limit global temperature rise by setting emission targets and promoting renewable energy. Governments play a crucial role in regulating industries, funding research, and enforcing environmental standards.

Yet, progress is uneven. Some countries struggle with economic constraints, while others face political resistance. Global cooperation is essential, but it must account for diverse national contexts. Long-term success depends on transparent governance, equitable responsibility, and sustained commitment from all sectors of society.

❓ Questions & Feedback

1. What is one personal habit that supports climate action?
A. Using plastic bags B. Choosing public transport C. Buying bottled water D. Ignoring campaigns

2. Individual actions alone can solve climate change.
True False Not Given

3. Social media helps raise and motivate change.

4. Critics argue that focusing on individuals may distract from issues.

5. What international agreement aims to limit temperature rise?
Paris Accord Kyoto Protocol Green Deal Climate Pact

6. Climate solutions mentioned:
Renewable energy Plastic production Equitable responsibility Deforestation

7. What is one barrier to global cooperation?

8. Governments play no role in climate policy.
True False Not Given

9. Complete the table:
Individual Action:
Government Role:

10. Fill in the flowchart:
Awareness → Education → → Action

11. Long-term success depends on governance.

12. Which passage discusses systemic reform?
A. Passage A B. Passage B Both Neither

Correct Answers	Estimated Band Score
12	9.0
11	8.5
10	8.0
9	7.5
8	7.0
7	6.5
6	6.0
5	5.5
4	5.0
0–3	Below Band 5

📚 Answer Explanations

Q1: B – Choosing public transport
Passage A lists “choosing public transport” as a sustainable habit individuals can adopt. This supports climate action by reducing carbon emissions. Options A, C, and D are either environmentally harmful or contradict the idea of awareness campaigns.
Q2: False
The passage clearly states that while individual actions are valuable, they must be “complemented by broader reforms.” This means personal efforts alone are insufficient. “True” is incorrect because it overstates the impact of individual behavior. “Not Given” is wrong because the passage directly addresses this issue.
Q3: Awareness, behavioral
Passage A mentions that “educational campaigns and social media have played a significant role in raising awareness and motivating behavioral change.” These are exact phrases. Learners should scan for key nouns and verbs that signal cause and effect.
Q4: Systemic
Critics argue that focusing too much on individuals “may distract from systemic issues.” This refers to larger institutional problems like energy and waste systems. Answers like “political” or “economic” are too narrow and not supported by the passage.
Q5: Paris Accord
Passage B names the Paris Accord as an international agreement to limit global temperature rise. “Kyoto Protocol” and “Green Deal” are real but not mentioned. “Climate Pact” is a distractor and not a formal agreement.
Q6: Renewable energy, Equitable responsibility
Both are mentioned in Passage B as key components of climate solutions. “Plastic production” and “Deforestation” are environmental issues but not listed as solutions in the passage. Learners should focus on positive actions, not just problems.
Q7: Economic constraints
Passage B says “some countries struggle with economic constraints,” which limits their ability to implement climate policies. Answers like “lack of awareness” or “technology” are plausible but not supported by the text.
Q8: False
The passage emphasizes that governments “play a crucial role” in climate policy. Saying they play no role contradicts this. “Not Given” is incorrect because the role is clearly described.
Q9: Lifestyle change, Regulation
Passage A links individuals to “sustainable habits,” while Passage B highlights government “regulating industries.” Learners must match the actor (individual vs government) to the correct function.
Q10: Empowerment
The flowchart describes a progression from awareness to action. Empowerment is the bridge — it enables individuals to act. “Motivation” or “education” are part of the process but don’t complete the logical sequence.
Q11: Transparent
Passage B states that “long-term success depends on transparent governance.” This means open, accountable leadership. “Strict” or “efficient” may sound right but don’t match the passage wording or intent.
Q12: Both
Passage A discusses the need for institutional reform alongside personal action. Passage B focuses on government and global cooperation. Both address systemic change, so “Both” is the most accurate choice.

📘📗 Passages A & B – Scrollable Reading Section

📘 Passage A – Individual Actions and Climate Awareness

📗 Passage B – Government Policy and Global Cooperation

❓ Questions & Feedback

📊 IELTS Band Score Reference

📚 Answer Explanations