Exercise 33. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences

Exercise 32. Put different types of questions to the text.

Exercise 31. Divide the text into paragraphs.

OXBRIDGE

Exercise 30. Read, translate and retell the text.

Exercise 29. Retell the text in writing.

ADDITIONAL EXERCISES

Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Great Britain. They are often called collectively Oxbridge. Both Universities are independent. Only the education elite go to Oxford or Cambridge. Most of their students are leavers of public schools. The normal length of the degree course is three years, after which the students take the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Some courses, such as languages or medicine, may be one or two years longer. The degrees are awarded at public degree ceremonies. Oxford and Cambridge cling to their traditions, such as the use of Latin at degree ceremonies. Full academic dress is worn at examinations. Oxford and Cambridge Universities consist of a number of colleges. Each college has its name and coat of arms. Each college is governed by a Master. The larger ones have more than 400 members; the smallest colleges have less than 30. Oxford is the second largest University in Britain, after London. The University’s earliest charter is dated to 1213. There are now 24 colleges for men, 5 for women, and another 5 which have both men and women members. Cambridge University started during the 13^th century. Now there are more than 30 colleges. The University was only for men until 1871, when the first women’s college was opened. Almost all colleges are now mixed. The Universities have over a hundred societies and clubs, enough for every interest one could imagine. Sport is part of students’ life at Oxbridge. The most popular sport is rowing.

1. It will not be (possible, possibility) to enroll all the applicants to the Academy. 2. They continued their (correspond, correspondence) through a couple of decades. 3. I love English literature. I’ve read (practical, practically) every classic English novel that exists. 4. His assistant always (companies, accompanies) her on her promotion tours. 5. Teachers can always give you (useful, used) advice. 6. Each year thousands of young people (graduate, graduation) from British Universities. 7. Most (education, educational) institutions in France are financed by the state. 8. I would like you to send me a (report, reporter) on the current situation. 9. I myself (hope, hopeful) to entering the University one day. 10. Students who are (exceptional, exceptionally) talented in certain fields can follow an individual curriculum.

Exercise 34. 1) Choose from these words to complete the sentences below: because, since, due, so, why, that.

1. He wants to improve, … he practices a lot. 2. … he wants to improve, he practices a lot. 3. He wants to improve – that’s … he practices a lot. 4. … to his ambitions to succeed, he does a lot of practice. 5. … of his ambition to win, he’s always practicing. 6. His desire to do well means … he practices a great deal.

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