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I visited a small contemporary gallery last week to review a new show. The whole exhibition felt like a pastiche of styles. Each room stitched together different movements. One piece was almost pure pastiche, and that was deliberate. The curator tried to exculpate the artist from accusations of copying. He issued a statement to exculpate him and asked critics to withhold judgement. Yet no single document seemed able to clear the question entirely. The opening night was memorable. It rained heavily that evening. The show was scheduled to run for six weeks, although some press reports claimed eight. The most striking thing was an injection of bright colour in several works. At times the artist used a literal injection device to push pigment into layers of canvas. That technique gave the paintings a stained look. The sculptures often featured scabrous textures. Some pieces used horribly scabrous humour to shock the audience. Many images were mildly suggestive in theme. Other works were strongly suggestive of earlier masters. I should add that lighting was dim on purpose. The dim light created intimacy. Overall, the exhibition was provocative but uneven. It raised questions about originality, taste, and whether controversy can exculpate poor craft.
📝 📚 Domande pratica IELTS
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How did the critic describe the overall style of the exhibition?
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Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: The critic explicitly said it 'felt like a pastiche of styles.' B is wrong because the critic did not describe it as minimalist. C is wrong because 'classical revival' was not mentioned. D is wrong because there was no reference to the exhibition being purely digital.
2
What did the curator do in response to accusations against the artist?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
A
Spiegazione:
Correct: The passage says the curator 'tried to exculpate the artist' and issued a statement. B is wrong because the curator did not accuse the artist. C is wrong because the exhibition was scheduled to run for six weeks and was not said to have closed early. D is wrong because there is no mention of removing works.
3
Which technique did the artist use to apply pigment, as mentioned by the critic?
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Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: The critic stated the artist 'used a literal injection device to push pigment into layers of canvas.' B is wrong because spray paint was not mentioned. C is wrong because traditional glazing/varnish was not described. D is wrong because there was no mention of digital printing.
4
Why can the humour in some pieces be described as 'scabrous' according to the passage?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: 'Scabrous humour' in the passage refers to humour intended to shock and be coarse. B is wrong because while 'scabrous' could be mistaken for medical, here it refers to crudeness, not medicine. C is wrong because 'scabrous' is the opposite of subtle and polite. D is wrong because there is no mention of ancient texts as a cause.
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In this context, what does the word 'pastiche' most nearly mean?
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Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: 'Pastiche' refers to a work that blends or imitates different styles, matching the passage's use. B is wrong because pastiche implies borrowing rather than pure originality. C is wrong because it is not a medical term here. D is wrong because pastiche has nothing to do with lighting.
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What can be inferred about the result of attempts to clear the artist of wrongdoing?
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Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: The critic notes the curator tried to exculpate the artist but 'no single document seemed able to clear the question entirely,' implying suspicion remained. B is wrong because he was not said to be fully cleared. C is wrong because there is no mention of an admission. D is wrong because there was no definitive proof provided.
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How long was the exhibition scheduled to run, according to the critic?
Risposta Sbagliata
Risposta Corretta:
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Spiegazione:
Correct: The passage states 'The show was scheduled to run for six weeks.' B is wrong because eight weeks was mentioned as a press claim, not the critic's stated schedule. C and D are wrong because they were not mentioned.
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