М. М. Кутепова The World of Chemistry Мир

What attempts of alchemists are not mentioned in the passage?

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   conversion of base metals b) preparation of universal medi- intogold; cine;
   

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   cure of all ills; d) search for “philosopher’s stone”
   

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   What might be a suitable title for the passage?
   

1. 
   Foundations of Modern c) Paracelsus and His Followers Chemistry
   
2. 
   Alchemy — the Science of d) The Composition of a Nucleus the Ancients
   

Section 2
In this section of the test each problem consists of an incomplete sentence. Below the sentence there are four choices, marked (a), (b), (c), and (d). You should find the one choice that best completes the sentence.
Example: These basic concepts ... part of the education required for many professionals.

1. 
   has become c) are becoming
   
2. 
   have become d) became
   

The correct answer is (b), so you should mark your answer (b).

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   People... chemistry since ancient times.
   

1. 
   have practiced c) had practiced
   
2. 
   are practicing d) practiced
   

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   Chemistry... the studies of the whole universe and everything in it.
   

1. 
   is included c) include
   
2. 
   includes d) included
   

5. 
   D. Mendeleyev... in Tobolsk in 1834.
   

1. 
   was born c) born
   
2. 
   is born d) borns
   

5. 
   You ... very extensive lab practice during the next years of your studies.
   

1. 
   had c) will be having
   
2. 
   were having d) have had
   

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