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IELTS Reading Practice Test: Adapting to the effects of climate change
Practice your IELTS reading skills with this comprehensive 13-question test. Time limit: 20 minutes.
Reading Passage Content Summary
## Adapting to the effects of climate change **A** All around the world, nations are already preparing for, and adapting to, climate change and its impacts. Even if we stopped all CO2 emissions tomorrow, we would continue to see the impact of the CO2 already released since industrial times, with s...
Question Types Included
- matching-information (4 questions)
- sentence-completion (5 questions)
- classification (4 questions)
Test Information
- Total Questions: 13
- Time Limit: 20 minutes
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Format: IELTS Academic Reading
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–4: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 1–4.
| 1. how a type of plant functions as a natural protection for coastlines | ||||||
| 2. a prediction about how long it could take to stop noticing the effects of climate change | ||||||
| 3. a reference to the fact that a solution is particularly cost-effective | ||||||
| 4. a mention of a technology used to locate areas most in need of intervention |
Questions 5–9: Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
5. The stormwater-management programme in Miami Beach has involved the installation of efficient .
6. The construction of was the first stage of a project to ensure the success of mangroves in Indonesia.
7. As a response to rising floodwaters in the Mekong Delta, a not-for-profit organisation has been building houses that can .
8. Rising sea levels in Bangladesh have made it necessary to introduce various that are suitable for areas of high salt content.
9. A project in LA has increased the number of on the city’s streets.
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 10–13.
List of People
- A. Yanira Pineda
- B. Susanna Tol
- C. Elizabeth English
- D. Raisa Chowdhury
- E. Greg Spotts
| 10. It is essential to adopt strategies which involve and help residents of the region. | |||||
| 11. Interventions which reduce heat are absolutely vital for our survival in this location. | |||||
| 12. More work will need to be done in future decades to deal with the impact of rising water levels. | |||||
| 13. The number of locations requiring action to adapt to flooding has grown in recent years. |
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Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions
Adapting to the effects of climate change
Reading Passage Content
This page contains IELTS reading practice materials with comprehensive questions and explanations.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Questions 1–4: Matching Information
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 1–4.
| 1. how a type of plant functions as a natural protection for coastlines | ||||||
| 2. a prediction about how long it could take to stop noticing the effects of climate change | ||||||
| 3. a reference to the fact that a solution is particularly cost-effective | ||||||
| 4. a mention of a technology used to locate areas most in need of intervention |
Questions 5–9: Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 5–9.
5. The stormwater-management programme in Miami Beach has involved the installation of efficient .
6. The construction of was the first stage of a project to ensure the success of mangroves in Indonesia.
7. As a response to rising floodwaters in the Mekong Delta, a not-for-profit organisation has been building houses that can .
8. Rising sea levels in Bangladesh have made it necessary to introduce various that are suitable for areas of high salt content.
9. A project in LA has increased the number of on the city’s streets.
Questions 10–13: Classification
Classify the following according to the passage.
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 10–13.
List of People
- A. Yanira Pineda
- B. Susanna Tol
- C. Elizabeth English
- D. Raisa Chowdhury
- E. Greg Spotts
| 10. It is essential to adopt strategies which involve and help residents of the region. | |||||
| 11. Interventions which reduce heat are absolutely vital for our survival in this location. | |||||
| 12. More work will need to be done in future decades to deal with the impact of rising water levels. | |||||
| 13. The number of locations requiring action to adapt to flooding has grown in recent years. |
Ready to Start?
Customize your exam settings and begin your reading test
Exam Duration:
min
Standard test • Range: 5-180 minutes
20 min
13 questions