news bulletin – answers

Beauty and the PC

true/false

1. A beautician should be the expert in beauty. T: this is inferred but now we go to computer scientists
2. Mathematical models are often used. T: ‘good old’
3. Beautiful faces are long, thin and symmetrical according to the speakers. T:
4. Our face preferences are learnt over time. F: they are innate
5. Key features are mouth, hair and nose. F: mouth eyes and nose
6. People are enhancing their photos using this technology. F: not now but possible in the future
7. They will use these enhanced photos as models for plastic surgery. F: we don’t know, ‘it remains to be seen’
8. The results give interesting effects. T: ‘striking’
9. The Mona Lisa picture is enhanced by the technology. F: it is better as it is
10. Her smile is mysterious. T: wry