DAY 5

Questions 1-6
Look at the following museums and galleries (Questions 1-6) and the list of comments
below.
Match each place with the correct comment, A-J.
Write the correct letter, A-J, next to questions 1-6.

1 National Gallery, London F

2 Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei B
3 Stederlijk Museum, Amsterdam I
G
4 White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
5 The Etches Collection, Dorset J
E
6 Culloden Battlefield, Scotland

List of comments
A This museum shows the benefits of using a physical barrier
B An attempt to prevent damage had the opposite effect
C This is a good example of the importance of alarm systems
D This experience shows the potential benefits of technology for museums
E Holding something real helps improve a virtual experience
F An occurrence here shows that certain damage cannot be prevented
G This shows that technology will only benefit museums if it is used
H Some people prefer to have a real experience rather than a virtual one
I A system used to protect artwork proved to be unpopular elsewhere
J Visitors are not at all interested in using technology

Questions 7-13
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2?
In boxes 7-13 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

NO
7 Even the most famous museums in the world generally struggle for funds.
8 The majority of people admit they have never visited their local museum. NG
9 Putting up written signs is the best way to avoid incidental damage. no
10 Rope barriers have been shown to cause visitors to trip. YES
yes
11 Some interactive exhibits can lead to more incidental damage.
12 Surface damage to paintings is very different to that of sculptures. NO
13 Even with simulated experiences, visitors still want to be told the history of a place. YES