Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Ielts Reading Answers [Ultra HD]
Question 1 - 4: Matching Headings The text has four paragraphs, A-D. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
List of Headings i. The environmental cost of battery production ii. A viable alternative offering familiar convenience iii. Obstacles to universal integration iv. The global impact of the automotive industry v. Different categories of eco-friendly transport vi. Financial incentives and their failures
Question 5 - 7: True / False / Not Given Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text? Write: TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
Question 8 - 10: Summary Completion Complete the summary below using words from the box.
Word Box: emissions / renewable / extraction / subsidies / fossils / tailpipe / grids / battery environmentally friendly vehicles ielts reading answers
Summary: Battery Electric Vehicles are popular because they reduce urban pollution by eliminating (8) __________ emissions. However, the (9) __________ of raw materials for their power sources can damage the environment. For the green vehicle revolution to succeed fully, it is essential that electricity (10) __________ are powered by sustainable sources.
The global transportation sector is responsible for approximately 24% of direct CO2 emissions from fuel combustion. In response to mounting environmental concerns and stricter government regulations, the automotive industry has undergone a paradigm shift. The phrase "environmentally friendly vehicles" no longer refers solely to bicycles or public transport; it now encompasses a sophisticated spectrum of technologies designed to decouple personal mobility from ecological degradation.
Matching Headings
1. Paragraph A: Answer: v (Different categories of eco-friendly transport) Explanation: Paragraph A introduces the topic of "green vehicles" and lists the types: BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs. While paragraph A mentions global emissions, the main focus of the paragraph is defining the categories of vehicles. Question 1 - 4: Matching Headings The text
2. Paragraph B: Answer: i (The environmental cost of battery production) Note: This is a tricky one. Paragraph B discusses the benefits of BEVs (no tailpipe emissions) but dedicates the second half to the downsides of mining (lithium, cobalt). Heading 'i' captures the specific negative aspect discussed in the paragraph. If there was a heading about "Benefits and drawbacks of BEVs," that would be ideal, but we must choose from the list provided. Self-correction: Looking closely at the list, there is no "Benefits and drawbacks" heading. However, Paragraph B is the only one discussing the mining/extraction issues. A common IELTS trick is that the heading might only cover a specific part of the paragraph if that is the unique detail being tested. Alternative view: If paragraph B is interpreted broadly, it discusses BEVs. If there is no perfect fit, look for the most unique feature. Re-evaluation for perfect fit: Let's look at the list again. Is there a better one? No. The paragraph specifically mentions the "intensive mining processes that can degrade local ecosystems." Actually, looking at standard IELTS patterns: Paragraph A mentions the categories. Paragraph B discusses BEVs. Paragraph C discusses Hydrogen. Paragraph D discusses challenges. Let's adjust the key for clarity based on standard exam logic.
True / False / Not Given
5. Answer: FALSE Explanation: The text states in Paragraph B that mining processes "can degrade local ecosystems." This contradicts the statement that mining is "completely harmless."
6. Answer: TRUE Explanation: Paragraph C states that FCEVs (Hydrogen cars) offer a "refueling time comparable to gasoline cars." It implies this addresses "range anxiety" associated with early electric models (which have longer charging times). Therefore, refueling hydrogen is faster than charging electric. Question 5 - 7: True / False /
7. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Paragraph D states that "scarcity of charging stations in rural regions" is a barrier. This implies that adoption in rural areas is low or difficult, contradicting the statement that "most owners live in rural areas." (Also, logically, most electric car owners are currently in urban/suburban areas).
Summary Completion
8. Answer: tailpipe Explanation: Paragraph B states: "The primary environmental advantage is the elimination of tailpipe emissions."
9. Answer: extraction Explanation: Paragraph B mentions: "...the extraction of lithium, cobalt, and nickel... involves intensive mining processes."
10. Answer: grids Explanation: Paragraph D concludes by mentioning the "decarbonization of the electricity grids that power them."
Successful transitions combine carrots and sticks. Financial incentives, tax breaks, and subsidized charging can accelerate adoption; stricter emissions standards and low-emission zones discourage old, polluting vehicles. Investments in public charging and hydrogen refueling networks reduce practical barriers. Fleet electrification—buses, taxis, delivery vans—creates steady demand and visible public benefits, while industrial strategies that secure sustainable battery materials help avoid environmental trade-offs.