IELTS Reading #106: Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence

Questions 1–6: Matching Headings

Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number i–viii in boxes 1–6.

List of Headings

i. An increasing divergence of attitudes towards AI
ii. Reasons why we have more faith in human judgement than in AI
iii. The superiority of AI projections over those made by humans
iv. The process by which AI can help us make good decisions
v. The advantages of involving users in AI processes
vi. Widespread distrust of an AI innovation
vii. Encouraging openness about how AI functions
viii. A surprisingly successful AI application

1. Paragraph A	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii
2. Paragraph B	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii
3. Paragraph C	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii
4. Paragraph D	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii
5. Paragraph E	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii
6. Paragraph F	i	ii	iii	iv	v	vi	vii	viii

Questions 7–9: Multiple Choice

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

7. What is the writer doing in Section A?

A) providing a solution to a concern B) justifying an opinion about an issue C) highlighting the existence of a problem D) explaining the reasons for a phenomenon

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

A) They are afraid it will replace humans in decision-making jobs. B) Its complexity makes them feel that they are at a disadvantage C) They would rather wait for the technology to be tested over a period of time. D) Misunderstandings about how it works make it seem more challenging than it is.

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

A) It leads the public to be mis trustful of AI. B) It devotes an excessive amount of attention to AI. C) Its reports of incidents involving AI are often inaccurate. D) It gives the impression that AI failures are due to designer error.

Questions 10–14: Yes/No/Not Given

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
Write NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
Write NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

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

YES NO NOT GIVEN

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

YES NO NOT GIVEN

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

YES NO NOT GIVEN

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

YES NO NOT GIVEN

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

YES NO NOT GIVEN

IELTS Reading Practice Test: Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence

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Reading Passage Content

Questions 1–6: Matching Headings

List of Headings

Questions 7–9: Multiple Choice

Questions 10–14: Yes/No/Not Given

Reading Passage Content

Questions 1–6: Matching Headings

List of Headings

Questions 7–9: Multiple Choice

Questions 10–14: Yes/No/Not Given