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TOEFL Listening Class Unit 2 Passage 33

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1. According to the professor, what has been the focus of
many studies?

内The chemical effects of solvents on paintings
内The effect on people's health of exposure to the
chemicals in paint
内The effect on people's health of exposure to organic
solvents
内The effect of dfferent kinds of glue on old paintings

2. According to the professor, what can hot water be
useful for?

内Cleaning oil paintings
内Sterilizing jars
内Opening a container
内Diluting a solvent

3. According to the professor, how does the use of acetone
damage paintings?

内By leaving a film on the surface of the painting
内By making spots on the painting
内By dissolving the glue used to seal the canvas
内By generating mechanical stresses

4. What can be inferred about oil paintings from the talk?

内They benefit from frequent cleaning.
内They should be protected from extreme changes in
temperature.
内The glue used to seal the canvas deteriorates
quickly.
内Only organic solvents should be used to clean them.





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