Exposition Texts

There are some kinds of museum. One of 3. What are the three advantages mentioned
them is art museums. An art museum is a by Katherine Cotter regarding frequent
building or space for the display of art, usually visits to art museums?
from the museum's own collection. I think some II. Vocabulary Exercise:
people like visiting art museum because they 1. Identify and define three words related
have their own purposes. There are some to art or museums mentioned in the text
reasons why people visit art museums. III. Critical Thinking:
First, people visit art museums because 1. Do you agree with the statement that
they want to appreciate the artworks. Some art consumption can improve health and well-
people visit art museums because they are being? Why
interested in a particular artist or art movement. or why not?
The primary function of an art museum is to IV. Answer the questions correctly!
house and display objects of art. When someone 1. What is the primary purpose of an art
likes an artist, they want to see his/her artist's museum?
works. Some people visit to see specific artworks a. To sell artworks
that they have read about or seen in b. To house and display objects of
photographs, while others go to experience the art
atmosphere of the museum and to see a wide c. To promote artists
variety of artworks. d. To organize art events
Second, people visiting art museums 2. Why do some people visit art
find that looking at art provides them with a museums?
sense of calm and relaxation. According to new a. To buy artworks
research, art consumption can improve health b. To appreciate the artworks
and well-being. Art museums can help people c. To criticize artists
reduce stress, feel more at ease, and feel more d. To meet famous artists
at ease in life. According to Katherine Cotter of 3. According to the text, what can art
the University of Pennsylvania, there are three consumption in museums improve?
advantages to visiting art museums frequently. a. Physical fitness
Third, people visit the art museum to b. Memory
learn about the history and culture of the art. c. Health and well-being
The value of art in our lives, the development of d. Financial stability
an appreciation for cultural institutions, and the 4. Who mentioned the three advantages
development of a desire to learn about the arts of visiting art museums frequently?
are all factors that influence people's decision to a. Katherine Cotter
visit art museums. b. University of Pennsylvania
In conclusion, the function of an art c. An anonymous researcher
museum is to house and display objects of art. It d. The text does not specify
is devoted to the study of art and its history. The 5. What is one advantage mentioned by
other function is to educate the general public. Katherine Cotter regarding art museum
Whatever the reason, art museums offer visitors visits?
the opportunity to engage with art and to learn a. Increased stress levels
more about the world around them. b. Improved physical fitness
c. Enhanced well-being
I. Comprehension Questions: d. Reduced interest in art
1. What is the primary function of an art 6. What is the function of an art museum
museum? in relation to the study of art?
2. According to the text, why do some a. To discourage art appreciation
people visit art museums? b. To solely sell artworks
 c. To house and display objects of
art
d. To criticize art movements
7. According to the text, why do some
people visit art museums to see specific
artworks?
a. Because they want to criticize
the art
b. Because they want to buy the
artworks
c. Because they have read about
or seen them in photographs
d. Because they want to avoid the
atmosphere of the museum
8. What can looking at art in museums
provide people with, according to the
text?
a. Anxiety
b. Stress
c. Calm and relaxation
d. Fear
9. According to Katherine Cotter, what is
one advantage of visiting art museums
frequently?
a. Improved physical fitness
b. Increased stress levels
c. Enhanced cultural appreciation
d. Decreased interest in art
10. What influences people's decision to
visit art museums, according to the
text?
a. A desire to criticize art
b. A desire to learn about the arts
c. A desire to avoid cultural
institutions
d. A desire to avoid art
movements
11. What is the conclusion regarding the
function of an art museum, according to
the text?
a. The primary function is to
discourage art appreciation
b. The primary function is to sell
artworks
c. The primary function is to
house and display objects of art
d. The primary function is to
criticize art movements
12. What is mentioned as one of the
functions of an art museum in
educating the general public?
a. Encouraging disinterest in art
b. Discouraging cultural
appreciation
c. Developing a desire to learn
about the arts
d. Avoiding the study of art history
13. How does art consumption in museums
relate to the world around us, according
to the text?
a. It has no impact on the world
b. It encourages isolation
c. It allows people to engage with
art and learn more about the
world
d. It discourages cultural
exploration
14. What are three advantages mentioned
by Katherine Cotter for visiting art
museums frequently?
a. Increased stress, financial
stability, and physical fitness
b. Reduced stress, enhanced well-
being, and improved cultural
appreciation
c. Increased anxiety, decreased
well-being, and financial
instability
d. Improved memory, enhanced
cultural appreciation, and
reduced interest in art
15. What does the text suggest about the
atmosphere of art museums?
a. It is intimidating
b. It is not important
c. It can provide a sense of calm
and relaxation
d. It is only for artists