A
Join us in the summer in Oxford on our award-winning Oxford Summer School,which provides students from all over the world with the chance to live,study and have dinner in colleges of the University of Oxford.
Merton College
The foundation of Merton dates back to 1264.The college's library is the oldest library in the university, built in three stages from 1288 to 1378. Merton has a desirable city-centre location just off the High Street, although stepping into its peaceful gardens can make the hustle and bustle(喧器) of everyday Oxford seem a million miles away. Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at Merton College are guaranteed easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities(便利设施) with key historical sites on their doorstep.The college has a reputation for academic excellence.
The Queen's College
The Queen's College is one of Oxford's oldest and most central colleges, located on the High
Street in the city centre.It was founded in 1341 and named after Queen Philippa of Hainault.Owing to its central location,Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at the Queen's College will have easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities.
St Peter's College
St Peter's is one of the University of Oxford's youngest colleges.It was founded in 1929 as an independent hostel for students with the aim of providing low-cost education.In 1961,St Peter's became a college of the university.The college site includes a combination of different styles of architecture,with a mixture of traditional and modern buildings. Recently the college sports teams have been very successful,especially the boat club.
St Catherine's College
St Catherine's College is the University of Oxford's youngest undergraduate college,founded in 1962.The striking glass and concrete buildings were designed by Arne Jacobsen,combining modern building materials with the traditional college.The college is also proud of numerous Nobel Prize winners,including Sir John Vane and John E.Walker.St Catherine's College is a short walk away from Oxford's citycentre.
1. What can you do if you go to Merton College?
A. Live in modern buildings. B. Visit the Nobel Museum.
C. Shop in the High Street. D. Join the boat club.
2. How is St Catherine's College different from the other three colleges?
A. It is close to Oxford's city-centre. B. It is younger than the other schools.
C. It has many traditional buildings. D. It is known for its academic excellence.
3. If you are fond of sports activities, you can go to____.
A. St Peter's College B. Merton College
C. the Queen's College D. St Catherine's College
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了牛津大学四所学院的情况，这些学院为来自世界各地的学生提供在牛津大学各学院生活、学习和就餐的机会。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Merton has a desirable city-centre location just off the High Street, although stepping into its peaceful gardens can make the hustle and bustle(喧器) of everyday Oxford seem a million miles away.”可知Merton位于市中心繁华的商业街附近，虽然走进它宁静的花园会让牛津每天的喧嚣似乎遥不可及。由此可知，如果你上Merton College，你能在商业街购物。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“St Catherine's College is the University of Oxford's youngest undergraduate college, founded in 1962.”可知St Catherine's College是牛津大学最年轻的本科学院，成立于1962年。由此可知，St Catherine's College与其他三所学院的不同在于它比其他学校年轻。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Recently the college sports teams have been very successful, especially the boat club.”可知最近学院的运动队非常成功，尤其是划船俱乐部。由此可知，如果你喜欢体育活动，你可以去St Peter's College。故选A。
B
