‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named ‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ which is from the Cambridge 15 book. The Questions that have been asked are ‘Blanks’ and ‘True/False/Not Given. You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 1 : Henry Moore (1898-1986)
| Question | Answer |
| 1 | TRUE |
| 2 | FALSE |
| 3 | NOT GIVEN |
| 4 | TRUE |
| 5 | NOT GIVEN |
| 6 | FALSE |
| 7 | TRUE |
| 8 | RESIGNATION |
| 9 | MATERIALS |
| 10 | MINERS |
| 11 | FAMILY |
| 12 | COLLECTORS |
| 13 | INCOME |
Questions 1-7
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet, 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
1 On leaving school, Moore did what his father wanted him to do.
Location: 1st paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘After leaving School, Moore hoped to become a Sculptor, but instead…father’s wish that he train as a Schoolteacher. Here ‘wanted’ and ‘wish’ are synonyms. Thus, information in the question is same as in the passage.
Answer: True
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
2 Moore began studying sculpture in his first term at the Leeds School of Art.
Location: 2nd paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Leeds School of Art’ helps to locate the answer in the first two lines of the paragraph. The writer says, ‘After the war, Moore enrolled at the Leeds School of Art, where he studied for two years…first year, he spent most of his time drawing. This means he was studying drawing in his first term.
Answer: False
3 When Moore started at the Royal College of Art, its reputation for teaching sculpture was excellent.
Location: 2nd paragraph
Explanation: Though the main keyword ‘Royal college of Art’ is there in the last line of the second paragraph.But there is no information about reputation of teaching sculpture. Thus, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
4 Moore became aware of ancient sculpture as a result of visiting London Museums.
Location: 3rd paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘London Museum’ is there in the first line of the paragraph. ‘During these visits, he discovered the power and beauty of ancient Egyptians and African sculpture…’Here, this statement makes an answer very clear. Moreover, the information in the question is same as in the passage.
Answer: True
5 The Trocadero Museum’s Mayan sculpture attracted a lot of public interest.
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Trocadero Museum’s’ is there in the second line of the paragraph. But there is no information regarding the public interest. Therefore, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
6 Moore thought the Mayan sculpture was similar in certain respects to other stone sculptures.
Location: 4th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second last line of the paragraph. The question statement contradicts with the passage statement. ‘Originality that no other stone sculpture possessed…’ is opposite to the ‘similar in certain respects…’
Answer: False
7 The artists who belonged to Unit One wanted to make modern art and architecture more popular.
Location: 5th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘Unit one’ has been written exactly in the second line of the paragraph. In addition, the writer says, ‘The aim of group was to convince the English public…international movement in modern art….’Here ‘aim’ means ‘wanted to…’Moreover, ‘international movement’ has been done to make architecture popular.
Answer: True
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
Questions 8-13
Complete the notes below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 8-13 on your answer sheet.
Moore’s career as an artist
1930s
- Moore’s exhibition at the Leicester Galleries is criticized by the press
- Moore is urged to offer his 8………………… and leave the Royal College.
Location: 6th paragraph
Explanation: The main keywords ‘1930s’ and ‘Royal college’ helps to find an answer in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘There were calls for his resignation from the Royal college…the following year…he left to start a Sculpture department…’Here ‘left’ and ‘leave’ are synonyms. Furthermore, ‘Calls for his…means ‘urged to offer’
Answer: Resignation
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
1940s
- Moore turns to drawing because 9…………………. for sculpting are not readily available
Location: 8th paragraph (first two lines)
Explanation: The main keyword ‘1940s’ has been written as it is in the passage. ‘Moore stopped teaching…A shortage of materials forced him to focus on drawing…’Here, Firstly, this statement makes it clear that Moore stopped teaching and turns to drawing. Secondly, ‘shortage’ means ‘not readily available’
Answer: Materials
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
- While visiting his hometown, Moore does some drawings of 10…………………
Location: 8th paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the last line of the paragraph. The writer says, ‘In 1942,he returned to Castleford to make a series of sketches of miners…’Here, ‘Visiting his hometown’ is visible as ‘returned to Castleford. Furthermore, ‘series of sketches’ give reference to ‘some drawings…’
Answer: Miners
‘Henry Moore (1898-1986)’ – Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 15
- Moore is employed to produce a sculpture of a 11…………………
Location: 9th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the first line of the paragraph. The writer says, ‘In 1944, Harlow, a town…offered Moore a commission for a sculpture depicting a family…’Here ‘commission’ and ‘employed’ are synonyms. ‘Sculpture depicting a…’ ,means ‘sculpture of…’
Answer: Family
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- 12………………. start to buy Moore’s work
Location: 9th paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the second last line of the paragraph. ‘In this way, Moore’s work became available to collectors all over the world…’Here ‘became available…’ means ‘start to buy…’Thus, it is to understand an answer.
Answer: Collectors
- Moore’s increased 13…………………. makes it possible for him to do more ambitious sculptures
Location: 9th paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘ambitious sculptures’ helps to locate the answer in the last line of the paragraph. ‘The boost to his income enabled him to take on ambitious projects…he felt his sculpture demanded…’ ‘Boost’ and ‘increased’ are synonyms. Moreover, ‘enabled him to take’ has been written as ‘possible for him to do…’
Answer: Income
1950s
- Moore’s series of bronze figures marks a further change in his style.
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