Section DRead this paragraph and answer the two questions below. In 2015, Australia joined 195 other countries in signing the Paris Agreement. This is a global deal intended to fight climate change. Its goal is to prevent global warming from rising any higher than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Almost every country in the world has signed it in an unprecedented show of global unity. Different strategies have been proposed to meet the promise of carbon neutrality by 2050. These include greater investment in renewable energy research, the expansion of solar power, and the protection and regeneration of forests to absorb carbon dioxide. Several countries aim to be carbon neutral earlier than 2050. However, despite signing the agreement, Australia has continued to support new coal and gas projects, which will add to greenhouse gas emissions. Evidence shows that without stronger action, Australia will fall short of its climate goals. Australia may be a comparatively small nation but the Paris Agreement is a global effort where the actions of every country matter. Questions 10 - 11. Choose a, b, c or d as the best answer. 10. Which of the following ideas is NOT identified in the text?

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The passage does NOT state that Australia is a major global producer of coal and gas.

1. Relevant knowledge points and concepts
- Identify explicit statements in the passage about the Paris Agreement, strategies to reach carbon neutrality, and Australia’s behaviour.
- Distinguish between explicit claims and implications or omissions.

2. Step-by-step reasoning
- Read each option and search the paragraph for matching text.
- Option a: Look for any sentence claiming Australia is a major global producer of coal and gas.
  - The passage says: “Australia has continued to support new coal and gas projects…” and also “Australia may be a comparatively small nation…” There is no explicit statement that Australia is a major global producer.
- Option b: The passage states: “Several countries aim to be carbon neutral earlier than 2050.” This directly supports option b.
- Option c: The passage lists strategies: “greater investment in renewable energy research, the expansion of solar power” (reducing CO2 emissions) and “the protection and regeneration of forests to absorb carbon dioxide” (removing CO2). This supports option c.
- Option d: The passage describes signing by “Almost every country in the world … in an unprecedented show of global unity.” The word “unprecedented” implies the agreement is unique in scope, supporting option d.

3. Intermediate steps / evidence
- For b: quote confirms earlier targets exist.
- For c: two distinct tactics are listed — one reduces emissions, the other removes CO2 — matching the option.
- For d: “unprecedented show of global unity” is explicit language indicating uniqueness.
- For a: only mentions Australia’s support for projects (which would increase emissions) but does not claim Australia is a major producer; in fact it calls Australia “a comparatively small nation,” contradicting “major global producer.”

4. Why the correct answer is correct
- Option a is the only choice not supported by an explicit statement in the text. The passage mentions coal and gas projects but not Australia’s status as a major global producer; the “comparatively small nation” phrase further undermines that idea.

5. Why the other options are incorrect
- b is correct in the passage (“Several countries aim to be carbon neutral earlier than 2050”).
- c is correct because the passage lists both emission-reduction (renewables, solar) and carbon-removal (forests) strategies.
- d is supported by “unprecedented show of global unity,” indicating uniqueness.

6. Conclusion
- Therefore, the idea NOT identified in the text is option a. This matches the provided correct answer: a.

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