Mock Test

What has changed in music contracts after Taylor’s success?

• Artists must re-record songs more often
• Labels avoid signing artists with older songs
• Some labels made re-recording wait times longer
• New artists are banned from remixing old songs
• Contracts now ask for extra albums as backups

What might the reading suggest about other creators like Chance the Rapper?

• They re-write old albums with fresh lyrics
• They refuse to work with any musicians
• They own and share their music directly
• They prefer performing only live shows
• They sell their rights early for quick success

How did fans respond to “Taylor’s Version” albums?

• They streamed the old versions more than before
• They enjoyed seeing how the lyrics had changed
• They stopped supporting her because of the drama
• They made the new versions more popular than the originals
• They were confused about which albums were which

What message might the reading suggest about creative control?

• That songs without labels sound more creative
• That only new artists care about ownership
• That fans ignore who owns the original work
• That owning your art gives lasting power
• That old songs should stay in the past

What larger theme links Taylor’s actions to the guide question?

• Rewriting history is easier than creating it
• Creators should always be in charge of their stories
• Listeners care more about fame than sound
• Albums should be released only once
• All art should belong to the public after time

What makes Po-uta different from many other digital voices?

• It was made only for singing happy songs
• It came with a background story and emotions
• It used a style copied from old Disney movies
• It helped fans write their first pop albums
• It was only meant for computer games

Why do some artists choose not to work with music labels?

• Because it’s hard to understand music rules
• Because labels no longer allow famous songs
• Because they want more control over their work
• Because labels pay too much for streaming
• Because working alone gives them fewer fans

What is a possible benefit of using an AI actor in commercials?

• It lets the actor spend more time with family
• It makes the actor’s voice deeper and louder
• It stops actors from learning new skills
• It helps the actor avoid working with fans
• It makes every commercial more emotional

In the guide, why are some people creating digital versions of themselves?

• To become part of video games
• To do more jobs at the same time
• To save money for their future
• To replace robots in factories
• To teach acting in other countries

What idea does the guide mostly explore?

• If digital copies are better at dancing than humans
• Whether young actors enjoy working with AI
• How AI can help create new movies from old ones
• When it matters if a human or a clone makes art
• Why some artists never change their original work