‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
Here are explanations of the Questions of passage named, ‘The Development of museums’ which is from the Cambridge 9 book. The Questions that have been asked are List of headings, MCQs’ and Yes/No/Not Given. You will find the locations of the Reading Answers, Keywords(highlighted and underlined) and justifications.
READING PASSAGE 3: The Development of Museums
| Question | Answer |
| 27 | II |
| 28 | VI |
| 29 | I |
| 30 | III |
| 31 | B |
| 32 | A |
| 33 | D |
| 34 | D |
| 35 | C |
| 36 | B |
| 37 | FALSE |
| 38 | NOT GIVEN |
| 39 | FALSE |
| 40 | TRUE |
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 27-40, which are based on the Reading Passage below.
Questions 27-30
The Reading Passage has six paragraphs, A-F.
Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B-E from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number, i-vii, in boxes 27-30 on your answer sheet.
List of Headings
i Commercial pressures on people in charge
ii Mixed views on current changes to museums
iii Interpreting the facts to meet visitor expectations
iv The international dimension
v Collections of factual evidence
vi Fewer differences between public attractions
vii Current reviews and suggestions
Example Answer
Paragraph A v
27. Paragraph B
Location: B paragraph
Explanation: The writer talks about the museums in London and US in second line of the paragraph. ‘Good examples of this approach in the UK are the Jorvik Centre in York; the National Museum of Photography, Elm and Television in Bradford; and the imperial War Museum in London. In the US… Also in the last lines, ‘Such developments have been criticized as an intolerable vulgarization. but the success of many historical theme parks and similar locations suggests that the majority of the public does not share this opinion…’ This statement states that developments have been criticized by some people. However, some people does not share any views. Thus, there were mixed views.
Answer: ii
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
28. Paragraph C
Location: C paragraph
Explanation: The writer says in first two lines, ‘In a related development, the sharp distinction between museum and heritage sites on the one hand, and theme parks on the other, is gradually evaporating. They already borrow ideas and concepts from one another…’ Here, the writer states, sharp distinction between museums and heritage sites is gradually decreasing.(evaporating). In addition, museums and heritages refers to ‘public attractions’.
Answer: vi
29. Paragraph D
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: The writer says in last lines, ‘Those who are professionally engaged in the art of interpreting history are thus ln a difficult position, as they must steer a narrow course between the demands of ’evidence’ and ‘attractiveness especially given the increasing need in the heritage industry for income generating activities…’ Here, ‘difficult position’ states that they were under pressure. ‘Income generating activities’ refers to ‘commercial activities’. Moreover, ‘people in charge’ give reference to those people who are professionally involved. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: i
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
30. Paragraph E
Location: E paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last lines of the paragraph.‘If they did not provide the interpretation, visitors would do it for themselves. based on their own ideas, misconceptions and prejudices. And no matter how exciting the result, it would contain a lot more bias than the presentations provided by experts…’ Here, these lines states that interpretation must be provided so that visitors do not get biased. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: iii
Questions 31-36
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 31-36 on your answer sheet.
31. Compared with today’s museums those of the past
A. did not present history in a detailed way.
B. were not primarily intended for the public.
C. were more clearly organized.
D. preserved items with greater care.
Location: A paragraph
Explanation: The writer says, ‘Museums used to look — and some still do — much like storage rooms of objects packed together in showcases: good for scholars who wanted to study the subtle differences in design, but not for the ordinary visitor…’ Here, ‘not intended for the public’ and ‘not for the ordinary visitors’ means the same. In past, museums were intended for storage rooms of objects. Thus, the answer is B.
Answer: B
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
32. According to the writer, current trends in the heritage industry
A. emphasize personal involvement.
B. have their origins in York and London,
C. rely on computer images.
D. reflect minority tastes.
Location: B paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘heritage industry’ helps to locate an answer in the middle line of the paragraph. ‘On so-called heritage sites, the re-enactment of historical events is increasingly popular, and computers will soon provide virtual reality experiences, which will present visitors with a vivid image of the period of their choice in which they themselves can act as if part of the historical environment.…’ Here, ‘heritage sites’ has been written as ‘heritage industry’. ‘They themselves can act…’ means that there was personal involvement. This question can also be answered by using elimination method. Thus, the best option is A.
Answer: A
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
33. The writer says that museums, heritage sites and theme parks
A. often work in close partnership.
B. try to preserve separate identities.
C. have similar exhibits.
D. are less easy to distinguish than before.
Location: C paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the beginning of the paragraph. In a related development, the sharp distinction between museum and heritage sites on the one hand, and theme parks on the other, is gradually evaporating…’ Here, the writer states that difference between museum, heritage sites and theme parks is gradually decreasing. That means these are less easy to distinguish than before. Thus, the answer is D.
Answer: D
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
34. The writer says that in preparing exhibits for museums, experts
A. should pursue a single objective.
B. have to do a certain amount of language translation
C. should be free from commercial constraints.
D. have to balance conflicting priorities.
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: The answer to this question is in the last two lines of the paragraph. ‘Heritage and museum experts do not have to invent stories and recreate historical environments to attract their visitors: their assets are already in place … as they must steer a narrow course between the demands of ’evidence’ and ‘attractiveness….’ Here, ‘evidence’ and ‘attractiveness’ refers to conflicting priorities. Moreover, ‘steer a narrow course’ means ‘ to balance’.
Answer: D
35. In paragraph E. the writer suggests that some museum exhibits
A. fall to match visitor expectations.
B. are based on the false assumptions of professionals.
C. reveal more about present beliefs than about the past.
D. allow visitors to make more use of their imagination.
Location: E paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the fourth line of the paragraph. ‘Such presentations tell us more about contemporary perceptions of the world than about our ancestors…’ Here, ‘contemporary perceptions’ refers to ‘common beliefs’. Moreover, ‘ancestors’ give reference to past time. Thus, the best option is C.
Answer: C
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
36. The passage ends by noting that our view of history is biased because
A. we fail to use our imagination.
B. only very durable objects remain from the past.
C. we tend to ignore things that displease us.
D. museum exhibits focus too much on the local area.
Location: F paragraph
Explanation: The main keyword ‘bias’ helps to locate an answer is in the beginning lines of the paragraph. ‘Human bias is inevitable, but another source of bias in the representation of history has to do with the transitory nature of the materials themselves The simple fact is that not everything from history survives the historical process. Castles, palaces and cathedrals have a longer lifespan than the dwellings of ordinary people…’ Here, the writer states that not everything from history survives but only durable objects remain from the past. Here, ‘durable’ and ‘longer lifespan’ means the same. In addition, ‘Castles, palaces and cathedrals’ refers to objects.
Answer: B
Questions 37-40
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the Reading Passage?
In boxes 37-40 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
37. Consumers prefer theme parks which avoid serious issues.
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: The location of the answer is in the first two lines of the paragraph. ‘Theme parks are undergoing other changes, too, as they try to present more serious social and cultural issues, and move away from fantasy. This development is a response to market forces and, although museums and heritage sites have a special…’ Here, these lines clearly states that theme parks present more serious social issues that is opposite to ‘avoid issues’. Thus, the question statement contradicts with the passage statement.
Answer: False
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
38. More people visit museums than theme parks.
Location: D paragraph
Explanation: Though the writer states about competition in second line of the paragraph. ‘although museums and heritage sites have a special. rather distinct, role to fulfill, they are also operating in a very competitive environment…’ But there is no information regarding whether there were more visitors in theme parks or museums. Thus, no information available.
Answer: Not Given
39. The boundaries of Leyden have changed little since the seventeenth century.
Location: F paragraph
Explanation: The main keywords ‘Leyden’ and ‘seventeenth century’ helps to locate an answer in the fourth line of the paragraph. ‘In a town like Leyden in Holland, which in the seventeenth century was occupied by approximately the same number of inhabitants as today, people lived within the walled town, an area more than five times smaller than modern Leyden…’ Here, the writer clearly states that an area was five times smaller than modern Leyden. That means Leyden have not changed little, it undergoes major change. Thus, the answer is clear.
Answer: False
‘The Development of museums’- Reading Answers Explanation – CAM – 9
40. Museums can give a false impression of how life used to be.
Location: F paragraph
Explanation: The writer says, ‘ the evidence in museums indicates that life was so much better in the past. This notion is induced by the bias in its representation in museums and heritage centers…’ Here, ‘bias’ and ‘false impression’ means the same. Therefore, the answer is True.
Answer: True
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