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Cambridge 16 Academic Reading Test Four Passage Three

Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence

Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings.

Write the correct number, i–viii.

27. Section A

The answer is iii. > The superiority of AI projections over those made by humans.

In paragraph two, many decisions in our lives require a good forecast, and AI is almost always better at forecasting than we are.

28. Section B

The answer is vi. > widespread distrust of an AI innovation

In paragraph five, consequently, this has caused even more suspicion and disbelief, leading many doctors to ignore the seemingly outlandish AI recommendations and stick to their own expertise.

29. Section C

The answer is ii. > Reasons why we have more faith in human judgment than in AI

In paragraph six, AI, on the other hand, is still fairly new and unfamiliar to most people. Even if it can be technically explained (and that’s not always the case), AI’s decision-making process is usually too difficult for most people to comprehend. 

30. Section D

The answer is i. > an increasing divergence of attitudes towards AI

In paragraph eight, it was found that, regardless of whether the film they watched depicted AI in a positive or negative light, simply watching a cinematic vision of our technological future polarized the participants’ attitudes. 

31. Section E

The answer is vii. > encouraging openness about how AI functions

In paragraph eleven, another solution may be to reveal more about the algorithms which AI uses and the purposes they serve.

32. Section F

The answer is v. > The advantages of involving users in AI processes

In paragraph twelve, research suggests that allowing people some control over AI decision-making could also improve trust and enable AI to learn from human experience.

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.

33. What is the writer doing in Section A?

The answer is C. > highlighting the existence of a problem

In paragraph two, to do that, we need to understand why people are so reluctant to trust AI in the first place.

34. According to Section C, why might some people be reluctant to accept AI?

The answer is B. > Its complexity makes them feel that they are at a disadvantage.

In paragraph six, and interacting with something we don’t understand can cause anxiety and give us a sense that we’re losing control.

35. What does the writer say about the media in Section C of the text?

The answer is A. > It leads the public to be mistrustful of AI.

In paragraph seven, embarrassing AI failures receive a disproportionate amount of media attention, emphasizing the message that we cannot rely on technology.

Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 3?

Choose YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN.

36. Subjective depictions of AI in sci-films make people change their opinions about automation. 

The answer is NO.

In paragraph eight, this suggests people use relevant evidence about AI in a biased manner to support their existing attitudes, a deep-rooted human tendency known as “confirmation bias”.

37. Portrayals of AI in media and entertainment are likely to become more positive.

The answer is NOT GIVEN.

In paragraph eight, as AI is represented more and more in media and entertainment, it could lead to a society split between those who benefit from AI and those who reject it. 

38. Rejection of the possibilities of AI may have a negative effect on many people’s lives.

The answer is YES.

In paragraph eight, more pertinently, refusing to accept the advantages offered by AI could place a large group of people at a serious disadvantage. 

39. Familiarity with AI has very little impact on people’s attitudes to the technology.

The answer is NO.

In paragraph nine, simply having previous experience with AI can significantly improve people’s opinions about the technology, as we found in the study mentioned above.

40. AI applications which users are able to modify are more likely to gain consumer approval.

The answer is YES.

In paragraph eleven, for example, one study showed that when people were allowed the freedom to slightly modify an algorithm, they felt more satisfied with its decisions, more likely to believe it was superior and more likely to use it in the future.

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