‘Artificial Artists’ Reading Answer Explanation- CAM-13
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named ‘Artificial Artists’, which is from the Cambridge 13 book. The Questions that have been asked are Yes/No/Not Given, MCQs’ and Sentence completion. You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 3: Artificial Artists
| Question | Answer |
| 27 | B |
| 28 | C |
| 29 | C |
| 30 | D |
| 31 | A |
| 32 | D |
| 33 | A |
| 34 | E |
| 35 | C |
| 36 | G |
| 37 | B |
| 38 | YES |
| 39 | NOT GIVEN |
| 40 | NO |
Questions 27-31
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 27-31 on your answer sheet.
27 What is the writer suggesting about computer-produced works in the first paragraph?
A People’s acceptance of them can vary considerably.
B A great deal of progress has already been attained in this field.
C They have had more success in some artistic genres than in others.
D the advances are not as significant as the public believes them to be.
Location: 1st paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘computer-produced work’ is there in the first line of the paragraph. ‘The Painting Fool is one of a growing number of computer programs which, so their makers claim, possess creative talents…’Here, ‘growing number of computer’ means ‘a great deal of progress’. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: B
28 According to Geraint Wiggins, why are many people worried by computer art?
A It is aesthetically inferior to human art.
B It may ultimately supersede human art.
C It undermines a fundamental human quality.
D It will lead to a deterioration in human ability.
Location: 2nd paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Geraint Wiggins’ helps to locate the answer in the last line of the paragraph. ‘They are worried that it is taking something special away from what it means to be human.’ Here, ‘fundamental’ means ‘special’. Moreover, ‘taking something special…it means to be human’ means undermines the human quality.
Answer: C
29 What is a key difference between Aaron and the Painting Fool?
A its programmer’s background
B public response to its work
C the source of its subject matter
D the technical standard of its output
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The main keywords ‘Aaron and the painting fool’ helps to locate the answer in the second line of the paragraph. ‘Unlike earlier ‘artists’ such as Aaron, the Painting Fool only needs minimal direction and can come up with its own concepts…It is now …creating pictures from scratch…’Here, this statement states the difference between the Aaron and the painting fool in relation to the source of its subject matter.
Answer: C
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30 What point does Simon Colton make in the fourth paragraph?
A Software-produced art is often dismissed as childish and simplistic.
B The same concepts of creativity should not be applied to all forms of art.
C It is unreasonable to expect a machine to be as imaginative as a human being.
D People tend to judge computer art and human art according to different criteria.
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Simon Colton’ helps to locate the answer in the fourth line of the paragraph. ‘Colton argues that such reactions arise from people’s double standards towards software-produced and human-produced art…’Here, ‘double standards’ means ‘different criteria’. Furthermore, ‘software-produced art’ and ‘computer art’ are synonyms.
Answer: D
31 The writer refers to the paintings of a chair as an example of computer art which
A achieves a particularly striking effect.
B exhibits a certain level of genuine artistic skill.
C closely resembles that of a well-known artist.
D highlights the technical limitations of the software.
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘Some of the Painting Fool’s paintings of a chair came out in black and white, thanks to a technical glitch…’Here, this statement means though there was a technical problem but the paintings came out in black and white. Thus, this is a striking effect.
Answer: A
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Questions 32-37
Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-G below.
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 32-37 on your answer sheet.
32 Simon Colton says it is important to consider the long-term view when
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the first line of the paragraph. ‘ Researchers like Colton don’t believe it is right to measure machine creativity directly to that of humans who ‘have had millennia to develop our skills’. Here, the writer says, it is not right to directly compare the achievements of humans and computers. Thus, long-term view should be considered.
Answer: D
33 David Cope’s EMI software surprised people by
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘David cope’s’ helps to locate the answer in the middle line of the paragraph. ‘Audiences were moved to tears, and EMI even fooled classical music experts into thinking they were hearing genuine Bach. Here, this line suggest that audiences did not able to distinguish in machine-created music and human-created. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: A
34 Geraint Wiggins criticized Cope for not
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the third line of the paragraph. ‘Some, such as Wiggins, have blasted Cope’s work as pseudoscience, and condemned him for his deliberately vague explanation of how the software worked…’Here, ‘pseudoscience’ means ‘theory which is not formed in scientific way’. Moreover, ‘vague’ means ‘unclear’. Hence, the answer is E.
Answer: E
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35 Douglas Hofstadter claimed that EMI was
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Douglas Hofstadter’ helps to locate the answer in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘Meanwhile, Douglas Hofstadter of Indiana University said EMI created replicas which still rely completely on the original artist’s creative impulses…’Firstly, ‘still rely completely’ means ‘entirely dependent’. Secondly, ‘creative impulse’ means imagination. Thus, the answer is C.
Answer: C
36 Audiences who had listened to EMI’s music became angry after
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last line of the paragraph. ‘When audiences found out the truth they were often outraged with Cope, and one music lover even tried to punch him…’Here, this statement means when audiences came to know that it was machine-oriented music they outraged with cope. Thus, ‘Outraged’ means ‘angry’. Hence, the answer is G.
Answer: G
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37 The participants in David Moffat’s study had to assess music without
Location: 6th paragraph
Explanation: The writer says, ‘He asked both expert musicians and non-experts to assess six compositions. The participants weren’t told beforehand whether the tunes were composed by humans or computer…’Here, ‘without discovering…’ has been paraphrased as ‘weren’t told beforehand…’ So, the answer is B.
Answer: B
List of Ideas
A generating work that was virtually indistinguishable from that of humans.
B knowing whether it was the work of humans or software.
C producing work entirely dependent on the imagination of its creator.
D comparing the artistic achievements of humans and computers.
E revealing the technical details of his program.
F persuading the public to appreciate computer art.
G discovering that it was the product of a computer program
Questions 38-40
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 3?
In boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet, write
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
38 Moffat’s research may help explain people’s reactions to EMI.
Location: 6th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword is ‘people’s reaction’ and its reference is there in the last line of the paragraph. ‘People who thought the composer was a computer tended to dislike the piece more than those who believed it was human…’Here, this statement tells us about the reaction of people to EMI. Thus, the answer is Yes.
Answer: Yes
39 The non-experts in Moffat’s study all responded in a predictable way.
Location: 6th paragraph
Explanation: Though there is information about the ‘Moffat’s study’ in the passage. But there is no information regarding non-experts in study all responded in a predictable way. Thus, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
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40 Justin Kruger’s findings cast doubt on Paul Bloom’s theory about people’s prejudice towards computer art.
Location: Last paragraph
Explanation: The main keywords ‘Justin Kruger’s and ‘Paul Bloom’s theory’ helps to locate the answer in the first three lines of the paragraph. ‘Paul Bloom… creative process behind the work. Justin… people’s enjoyment of an artwork increases if they think more time and effort…’Here, there is no doubt on their findings. Paul Bloom suggests it is creative process. Justin says, ‘more time and effort is needed’. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: No
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