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1. The students of Oxbridge make up one of the most elites ….

a) in the world; b) in Europe; c) in Britain.

2. Oxbridge consists of … colleges.

a) small; b) state; c) self-governing.

3. Oxford and Cambridge have … of all British university students.

a) more than one tenth; b) less than one-tenth; c) one-tenth.

4. Candidates are mainly chosen on the results of ….

a) written exams; b) tests; c) interviews.

5. Oxford and Cambridge preserve … way life.

a) modern; b) Gothic; c) antique.

6. The year is divided into ….

a) three terms; b) two terms; c) four terms.

7. Attendance of lectures is ….

a) compulsory; b) not compulsory; c) preferable.

8. Tutors are responsible for ….

a) students’ progress; b) attendance of lectures; c) students’ life.

9. Much of the student’s time is given to working in ….

a) clubs; b) library; c) garden.

10. The Boat Race is the most famous sporting ….

a) team; b) society; c) event.

Find the wrong statements and correct them.

1. Oxford and Cambridge grew gradually as federations of independent colleges.

2. Oxbridge domination in British education is insignificant.

3. Oxbridge is wonderful blending of ancient and modern.

4. It is easy to prove elitism of the graduates of Oxbridge.

5. For centuries Oxbridge universities were for men and women.

6. There is no division between Oxbridge and other universities.

7. Teaching is based on the system of lectures.

8. All lectures are crowded.

9. Students are responsible for their progress.

10. Oxbridge is a place of Modern traditions.

Translate from Russian into English.

1. Самыми престижными и привилегированными университетами в Британии являются Оксфорд и Кембридж.

2. Члены королевской семьи и много выдающихся людей учились в этих университетах.

3. Студенты Оксбриджа составляют мировую элиту.

4. Абитуриентов зачисляют главным образом на основе результатов вступительных экзаменов.

5. Оксфорд Кембридж охраняют старые традиции.

6. Учебный год делится на два семестра.

7. Длинные каникулы – это время для самостоятельной работы.

8. Посещение лекций не обязательно и зависит от их популярности.

9. Преподаватель ответственен за достижения студента.

10. Студенты проводят много времени, работая в библиотеке.

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