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Pearson Test of English — TestDayTwin Practice

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Traditional glassblowing apprenticeships can last up to seven years, far longer than training in many skilled trades. Apprentices begin not at the furnace but at the annealing oven, learning how finished pieces must cool gradually to avoid cracking. Only after months of observation are they permitted to gather molten glass on a blowpipe, and even then under close supervision, since a moment's hesitation can cause the gather to sag or drip. Master glassblowers argue that the long timeline is not stubbornness but necessity: the body must learn to judge temperature and viscosity by sight and feel, a skill no manual can teach. Some studios have shortened programs using digital temperature sensors, but many master craftsmen remain skeptical, insisting that instruments cannot replace the intuition built through repeated failure at the furnace.

According to the passage, which TWO statements are correct? (select all that apply)

Apprentices are allowed to handle molten glass from their very first day of training.Apprentices initially learn about the cooling process before working with molten glass.Some master craftsmen doubt that sensors can substitute for hands-on experience.All glassblowing studios have now replaced traditional training with digital sensors.A traditional apprenticeship typically lasts less time than training in most other skilled trades.