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【题目】Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）

With 26 British prime ministers, 58 Nobel prize winners, over 150 Olympic medals list that reads like a historical hall of fame, the institutions of Oxford and Cambridge – collectively known as Oxbridge –are seen, by many people, as the dream alma mater（母校）.

However, as admission season dawns, and the October 15 deadline for Oxbridge inches ever closer, many students may wonder what makes the UK’s top two institutions so special. Why does Oxbridge symbolize the academic dream for so many? Do the universities deserve the reputation they hold in the minds of so many teenagers, parents and academics?

There is no doubt that both Oxford and Cambridge have a long standing history of academia. Yet, what is often overlooked is the strong reputation of countless other universities in the UK.

A simple click on Google can tell students that the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, for example, has over 18 Nobel Prize winners and 50 world leaders. University College London attracts students from 150 countries and has exchange and research links with nearly 300 overseas universities. Manchester University has the largest student union of all UK universities.

I suddenly realized the Oxbridge effect when I was out in London with friends. I met some new people and was surprised by their reaction when I told them I was going to study at Cambridge. One person even got down on one knee and kissed my hand.

From then on, I told people I was going on a gap year. Although I knew that Oxbridge provides a good education, I had never expected to get such extreme reactions. It was this that made me start to feel uncomfortable about the way that Oxbridge is viewed.

The Cambridge Tab, the university’s student newspaper, has argued that what makes Cambridge special is the fact that the students are told that they are unique and a cut above the rest, so they believe it.

For students applying now, yes, you will receive a world class education at Oxbridge, but you will find the same at numerous other universities throughout the country. Every time you hear about the brilliance of Oxbridge, consider that just because many believe, it does not have to be so.

【1】When was the deadline if you apply for the admission to the institutions of Oxford and Cambridge？

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【2】Both Oxford and Cambridge have a long standing history of academia, don’t they?

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【3】Name another two universities in the UK which have a strong reputation.

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【4】How did the writer avoid over-reaction from people to her admission into Cambridge?

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【5】What is the writer’s suggestion to students applying to universities?

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【6】What do you think of the writer’s suggestion? Why?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】October 15

【2】Yes , they do

【3】the London School of Economics and Political Sciences,

【4】By telling/She told people she was going on a gap year.

【5】(Being open-minded and) not/ Not/No limiting the choice on the Oxbridge./ Other universities can also offer them a world class education./Go to other famous universities (for a world class education).

【6】I agree， We can also find the same opportunities in other universities.

【解析】

这篇短文主要讲述了牛津和剑桥的学府被许多人视为梦想中的母校，他为什么是这么多年轻人的梦想，还是因为人们相信它，来到这里自己一定是最好的。

【1】题干“如果你申请进入牛津和剑桥大学，截止日期是什么时候？”根据文中 However, as admission season dawns, and the October 15 deadline for Oxbridge inches ever closer可知，是10月15日。故填October 15。

【2】题干“牛津和剑桥都有悠久的学术史，不是吗？”根据文中 There is no doubt that both Oxford and Cambridge have a long standing history of academia.可知，毫无疑问，牛津和剑桥都有着悠久的学术历史，这里做肯定回答。故填Yes , they do。

【3】题干“再举出两所在英国享有盛誉的大学。” 根据文中A simple click on Google can tell students that the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, for example, has over 18 Nobel Prize winners and 50 world leaders.可知，伦敦经济政治学院。故填the London School of Economics and Political Sciences。

【4】题干“作者如何避免人们对她进入剑桥大学的过度反应？” 根据文中Although I knew that Oxbridge provides a good education, I had never expected to get such extreme reactions.可知，

她告诉人们她将要度过一个空档年。故填By telling/She told people she was going on a gap year.。

【5】题干“作者对申请大学的学生有何建议？”故填(Being open-minded and) not/ Not/No limiting the choice on the Oxbridge./ Other universities can also offer them a world class education./Go to other famous universities (for a world class education).

【6】题干“你觉得作者的建议怎么样？为什么？”通读整篇短文可知，我认为作者的建议是正确的。根据文中For students applying now, yes, you will receive a world class education at Oxbridge, but you will find the same at numerous other universities throughout the country. Every time you hear about the brilliance of Oxbridge, consider that just because many believe, it does not have to be so.可知，我们也可以在其他大学找到同样地机会。故填I agree， We can also find the same opportunities in other universities.