TAILIEUCHUNG - Peterson’s master toefl reading skills part 18

At that time, sheet-music sales were the measure of a song's popularity, and song pluggers had to work long hours for the music publishers who employed them. As a result of his hard work, Gershwin's piano technique improved greatly, so much so that, while still in his teens, Gershwin became known as one of the most talented pianists in New York City, As a result, he worked as an accompanist for popular singers and as a rehearsal pianist for Broadway musicals. | 110 PART IV Two Practice Tests 2. In line 5 the word it refers to A accident victims B surgical procedures C a pint of whole blood D surgery patients 3. According to the passage how often can people donate blood for red blood cells A Every four months B Every three months C Every two months D Every month 4. Where in the passage is the best place for the following sentence Inserting the needle into the recipient s arm causes little pain. A After the last sentence in the first paragraph B After the word syringe in paragraph 2 C After the word arm in paragraph 3 D After the word transfusion in paragraph 3 5. Which sentence in paragraph 2 explains how clotting is prevented in the blood container A The first sentence B The second sentence C The third sentence D None of the above. 6. All of the following are mentioned as potential negative reactions to transfusions EXCEPT A allergies B red-cell incompatibility C air bubbles in the blood D sensitivity to donor leukocytes 7. What answer choice is closest in meaning to the word undetected in line 35 A Not wanted B Not captured C Not found D Not illustrated 8. Look at the phrase go to great lengths to screen in paragraph 5 lines 44-45. Choose the word that has the same meaning. A Routinely B Rigorously C Irradiated D Removed 9. Based on the information in the passage what can be inferred about blood transfused to infants and newborns A It is as rigorously tested as blood for adults. B It is treated with radiant energy. C It is not treated differently from adults. D It is not dangerous for children. 10. What does the author imply in the passage A Transfusing blood is a dangerous process. B Storing blood benefits mankind. C Clotting cannot be prevented. D Freezing blood destroys platelets. Practice Test 2 111 QUESTIONS 11-20 REFER TO THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE. Duncan Phyfe made some of the most beautiful furniture found in America. His family name was originally Fife and he was born in Scotland in 1768. In 1784 5

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