Reading Task 3 — uzdevums. Jaunās tēmas (izstrāde), E. Kaša.

For questions 1–6, choose the answer that you think fits best based on the three texts (available here: A, B and C).
Read the questions first. Thus you will know exactly what to look for in the text. This helps you focus on important details and makes it easier to identify the relevant information while reading, saving you time and effort.

1. How do Texts A and B similarly position institutions such as museums?

As secondary to the essence of artistic meaning.
As obstacles to artistic freedom.
As essential spaces for artistic development.
As necessary authorities that define art.

2. How do the texts collectively treat the idea of change in art?

As a constant and necessary condition.
As a purely technological process.
As a threat that undermines creativity.
As a recent phenomenon caused by AI.

3. Which shared assumption about audiences appears in Texts B and C?

Audiences determine meaning through interpretation.
Audiences passively accept artistic meaning.
Audiences resist all technological art forms.
Audiences prefer innovation over tradition.

4. How does the author of Text A convey their viewpoint?

By exploring external factors that may help an aspiring artist identify the full extent of their potential.
By arguing that everyone has the innate ability to become an artist by obtaining the necessary knowledge and qualifications.
By arguing that artistic expression is an inherent human capacity that should be discovered through introspection.
By pointing out that everyone should look for inspiration in order to uncover their hidden artistic abilities.

5. What does the phrase “extract a narrative” in Text B suggest?

Meaning can be imposed arbitrarily on art history.
Patterns can be interpreted from historical development.
Art history follows a fixed and uncontested story.
Artistic progress can be measured objectively.

6. Why does Text C emphasise the use of labels?

To show how participants were deceived.
To demonstrate methodological flaws.
To explain differences in aesthetic judgement.
To justify public distrust of AI art.

Atsauce:

viaa.gov.lv, Centralizētais eksāmens angļu valodā (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2025

4. Reading Task 3

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