Oxford Practice Papers Set 2 Paper 1 Part A

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Find a word in lines 4-14 which has a similar meaning to each word given below.
i. 'basic' _______ 
ii. 'keep' _______ 
iii. 'made-up' _______ 

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With reference to Text 1, indicate which type of AI system each of the following belongs to.

	Type 1	Type 2	Type 3	Type 4
This type is yet to be created but will be conscious of not only its own state but also the internal state of others.
This type can sense people's emotions but cannot predict them.
This type exists today and can store new data to improve its functions.

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Some of the following comments are from the computer systems in the text. match each comment with a type mentioned in Text 1.

	Type 1	Type 2	Type 3	Type 4	Does not match any type
I know that I exist. i also know how people are feeling, and can guess how they might feel if I say certain things to them.
Even though I can't understand human thoughts, I can answer people's questions. yet, I can't accumulate experiences or learn from them.
I can understand people's feelings and have a good conversation with them, but I don't have my own consciousness.

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Find a word in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to 'dreadful'.

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In paragraphs 1-2, what does the writer suggest about generalisations?

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According to paragraph 2, machine learning is the foundation for...

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Who or what does the word 'they' (line 8) refer to?

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What is the tone of the writer towards the general public in paragraph 2?

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According to paragraph 3, are the following statements True, False, or Not Given?

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With reference to paragraph 3, state ONE reason why the fact that about 9 out of 10 people have never heard of machine learning is surprising.

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What examples are given in paragraph 3 to illustrate the use of machine learning in everyday life?

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Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that means 'lifelike situations'.

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What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
People...

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Below are summaries of the advantages and disadvantages of machine learning systems according to paragraphs 5-6. Fill in the blanks with ONE word that best fits the paragraph. 

Advantages of Machine Leaning Systems
It is because machine learning systems could provide an objective and _______ method of medical diagnosis as it would be programmed with the most up-to-date information and would perform at the same standard throughout the _______ . Besides, machines could also make some public services more _______  and less pressurised. They could even help solve some of the biggest challenges that face our _______  today, such as climate change.

Disadvantages of Machine Learning Systems
Machine learning systems could make some leisure activities, such as driving, less _______ as they would not have the human touch. In medical situations, the machines would only be suitable to explain a very minor or_______  diagnosis and would be unlikely to diagnose_______ mental health problems.

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What does 'stereostped' in line 29 mean?

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High social value + Low social risk --> _______ apps
Low social value + High social risk --> shopper recommendation systems and _______ 

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What does the phrase 'they saw an ongoing need for "a human in the loop"' (lines 40-41) mean?

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Find a word in paragraph 9 that has a similar meaning to 'instinctively'.

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Why does the writer suggest that the discussions only 'scratched the surface of this debate' (line 45)?

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Complete the summary below.
Main argument 1: Machine learning systems inform strategies.
Example: The systems can_______ .

Main argument 2: Machine learning systems can_______ .
Example: People call in to ask about parking fines.

Main argument 3: Machine learning systems can_______ .
Example: The systems can search electronic legal texts quickly.

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Using information from paragraph 10, name TWO groups that had workshops held for them.
i. _______ 
ii._______ 

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Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?
Because the writer wants to explain that...

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Choose the best alternative title for this article.

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Oxford Practice Papers Set 2 Paper 1 Part A

With reference to Text 1, indicate which type of AI system each of the following belongs to.

Some of the following comments are from the computer systems in the text. match each comment with a type mentioned in Text 1.

Find a word in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to 'dreadful'.

In paragraphs 1-2, what does the writer suggest about generalisations?

According to paragraph 2, machine learning is the foundation for...

Who or what does the word 'they' (line 8) refer to?

What is the tone of the writer towards the general public in paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 3, are the following statements True, False, or Not Given?

With reference to paragraph 3, state ONE reason why the fact that about 9 out of 10 people have never heard of machine learning is surprising.

What examples are given in paragraph 3 to illustrate the use of machine learning in everyday life?

Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that means 'lifelike situations'.

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
People...

What does 'stereostped' in line 29 mean?

What does the phrase 'they saw an ongoing need for "a human in the loop"' (lines 40-41) mean?

Find a word in paragraph 9 that has a similar meaning to 'instinctively'.

Why does the writer suggest that the discussions only 'scratched the surface of this debate' (line 45)?

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?
Because the writer wants to explain that...

Choose the best alternative title for this article.

Which of the following best describes the intention of the writer of Text 2?

With reference to Text 1, indicate which type of AI system each of the following belongs to.

Some of the following comments are from the computer systems in the text. match each comment with a type mentioned in Text 1.

Find a word in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to 'dreadful'.

In paragraphs 1-2, what does the writer suggest about generalisations?

According to paragraph 2, machine learning is the foundation for...

Who or what does the word 'they' (line 8) refer to?

What is the tone of the writer towards the general public in paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 3, are the following statements True, False, or Not Given?

With reference to paragraph 3, state ONE reason why the fact that about 9 out of 10 people have never heard of machine learning is surprising.

What examples are given in paragraph 3 to illustrate the use of machine learning in everyday life?

Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that means 'lifelike situations'.

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
People...

What does 'stereostped' in line 29 mean?

What does the phrase 'they saw an ongoing need for "a human in the loop"' (lines 40-41) mean?

Find a word in paragraph 9 that has a similar meaning to 'instinctively'.

Why does the writer suggest that the discussions only 'scratched the surface of this debate' (line 45)?

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?
Because the writer wants to explain that...

Choose the best alternative title for this article.

Which of the following best describes the intention of the writer of Text 2?

	True	False	Not Given
The discussions were planned and controlled.
Each participant spent six days on the project.
Some of the participants had well-paid professional jobs.

Oxford Practice Papers Set 2 Paper 1 Part A

Oxford Practice Papers Set 2 Paper 1 Part A

With reference to Text 1, indicate which type of AI system each of the following belongs to.

Some of the following comments are from the computer systems in the text. match each comment with a type mentioned in Text 1.

Find a word in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to 'dreadful'.

In paragraphs 1-2, what does the writer suggest about generalisations?

According to paragraph 2, machine learning is the foundation for...

Who or what does the word 'they' (line 8) refer to?

What is the tone of the writer towards the general public in paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 3, are the following statements True, False, or Not Given?

With reference to paragraph 3, state ONE reason why the fact that about 9 out of 10 people have never heard of machine learning is surprising.

What examples are given in paragraph 3 to illustrate the use of machine learning in everyday life?

Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that means 'lifelike situations'.

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?People...

What does 'stereostped' in line 29 mean?

What does the phrase 'they saw an ongoing need for "a human in the loop"' (lines 40-41) mean?

Find a word in paragraph 9 that has a similar meaning to 'instinctively'.

Why does the writer suggest that the discussions only 'scratched the surface of this debate' (line 45)?

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?Because the writer wants to explain that...

Choose the best alternative title for this article.

Which of the following best describes the intention of the writer of Text 2?

With reference to Text 1, indicate which type of AI system each of the following belongs to.

Some of the following comments are from the computer systems in the text. match each comment with a type mentioned in Text 1.

Find a word in paragraph 1 that has a similar meaning to 'dreadful'.

In paragraphs 1-2, what does the writer suggest about generalisations?

According to paragraph 2, machine learning is the foundation for...

Who or what does the word 'they' (line 8) refer to?

What is the tone of the writer towards the general public in paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 3, are the following statements True, False, or Not Given?

With reference to paragraph 3, state ONE reason why the fact that about 9 out of 10 people have never heard of machine learning is surprising.

What examples are given in paragraph 3 to illustrate the use of machine learning in everyday life?

Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that means 'lifelike situations'.

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?People...

What does 'stereostped' in line 29 mean?

What does the phrase 'they saw an ongoing need for "a human in the loop"' (lines 40-41) mean?

Find a word in paragraph 9 that has a similar meaning to 'instinctively'.

Why does the writer suggest that the discussions only 'scratched the surface of this debate' (line 45)?

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?Because the writer wants to explain that...

Choose the best alternative title for this article.

Which of the following best describes the intention of the writer of Text 2?

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
People...

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?
Because the writer wants to explain that...

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
People...

Why does the writer say 'we are already at the point where we can do better than the generalisations' (lines 6-7)?
Because the writer wants to explain that...