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Formal Letter - Practice

Miss Brands

Unit 6 - England: "Oxbridge"

What comes to mind when you hear the words 'Oxford' or 'Cambridge'?

"Oxbridge"

Read together text p. 232+233

What did you learn about how the colleges work at Oxford?

How do you think studying at Oxford and its colleges is different from studying at a Dutch university?

I would rather study at an English university than a Dutch university.

Yes

No

What makes Oxford and Cambridge special?
Lesson 6.1 on pages 232 - 233

Exc 1: Write down what comes to mind

Exc 2: Write the subheadings in the correct places in the text 

Exc 3: Read the complete text and choose the correct answers

12.30u Quiz about the differences between the two colleges. 

Quiz

What does Oxbridge refer to?

Which University is older?

1. Cambridge
2. Oxford

Does Oxford have more colleges than Cambridge?

1. Yes, Oxford has more colleges
2. No, Cambridge has more colleges.

Are Oxford and Cambridge both on the River Thames?

1. Yes
2. No. Cambridge is on the River Cam.
3. No. Oxford is on the River Oxford.

Has Cambridge produced more scientists than Oxford?

1. Yes
2. No

Is the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race the same length as an Olympic race?

1. Yes
2. No, it is twice as long as an Olympic race.
3. No, it is twice longer than than an Olympic race
4. No, it is three times longer than an Olympic race.

Is it true that to become a student at Oxford or Cambridge, you need a long interview?

1. No, only Oxford candidates needs an interview.
2. No, only Cambridge candidates needs an interview.
3. Yes, there is a long interview for all candidates
4. No, interview is an optional request for all candidates