IELTS Reading Mini-Mock 7
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Reading Mini-Mock 7
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Climate Awareness and Policy

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.

đź“ť Questions 1-12

1. What is one personal habit that supports climate action?

2. Individual actions alone can solve climate change.

3. Complete the sentence (ONE word per gap):

Social media helps raise and motivate change.

4. Complete the sentence:

Critics argue that focusing on individuals may distract from issues.

5. What international agreement aims to limit temperature rise?

6. Select the TWO climate solutions explicitly mentioned in Passage B:

7. What is one barrier to global cooperation?

8. Governments play no role in climate policy.

9. Complete the table based on the passages:

Individual Action =
Government Role =

10. Fill in the flowchart step:

Awareness → Education → → Action

11. Complete the sentence (ONE word only):

Long-term success depends on governance.

12. Which passage discusses systemic reform?

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đź“š Answer Explanations

đź’ˇ Look at the reading passage on the left! The sentences containing the correct answers have been highlighted in gold for your review.

  1. Q1: B – Passage A lists “choosing public transport” as a sustainable habit individuals can adopt.
  2. Q2: False – The passage clearly states that while individual actions are valuable, they must be “complemented by broader reforms.”
  3. Q3: awareness, behavioral change.
  4. Q4: systemic.
  5. Q5: Passage B names the Paris Accord as the international agreement to limit global temperature rise.
  6. Q6: Renewable energy and Equitable responsibility are listed in Passage B.
  7. Q7: Economic constraints or political resistance are barriers mentioned.
  8. Q8: False – The passage emphasizes that governments “play a crucial role” in climate policy.
  9. Q9: Individuals engage in lifestyle change / personal choices; governments engage in regulating / regulation.
  10. Q10: Empowerment or motivation completes the logical sequence from education to action.
  11. Q11: transparent governance.
  12. Q12: Both – Passage A discusses broader institutional reforms, and Passage B focuses on government cooperation. Both address systemic changes.