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28. According to the passage before Joseph Lister’s discoveries, ... .

A) there was an inefficient method of sterilisation B) surgery was always very dangerous

C) clean, sterile operating theatres were unknown D) theatre staff followed strict preparation routines

29. We understand from the passage that ... .

A) incisions are not necessary for minor operations

B) the sterile conditions in a modern operating theatre are the result of Lister’s work

C) doctors had long suspected the importance of antisepsis despite its importance

D) surgery includes danger despite all precautions