This price is his minimum; he refuses to lower it further.
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8. eligible: adj. fit, suitable, to be chosen, having the right qualifications
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1 history of Oxford Para. 2 composition of Oxford Para. 3 responsibilities of schools Para. 4 responsibilities of students Para. 5 degrees Para. 6-7 scholarships Para. 8 initiatives
Among the
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Oxford University
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Key
dating back located eastern
to
surrounded by atmosphere attending
establish
earn
name
apartment
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The Sheldonian theatre
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The headmaster is knocking one student’s head, using a Bible.
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4. distinct: adj. different, separate

The twins had distinct personalities. These two ideas are distinct from each other.
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Culture Notes
What
do you know about Oxford University?
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1167AC
Henry II
A history of
839 years
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11. award sth. to sb.: make an official decision to give sth. to sb.

She was awarded a medal for bravery.
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2. represent: v.stand for or be a sign or symbol of
The
foreign minister represented the country at the conference.
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35 Colleges
5 private halls
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The Merton College Established in 1264 702years later
The Wolfson College Established in 1966
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What’s Would
the main purpose of this passage?
you please give a general introduction to Oxford University?
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Stanford University
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Yale University
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Sydney University
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student grants
award
sb. a research grant
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7. minimum: n. the least, or the smallest possible, quantity, number, or degree
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12. assess: v. judge the quality, importance or worth of It’s difficult to assess the importance of the decision. Examinations are not the only means of assessing students’ ability.
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5. assign: v. give sth. to sb. as a share of work to be done v. appoint sb. The two large classrooms have been assigned to us. They have assigned their best man to the job.
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6. grant : v. give (especially what is wanted or requested) n. thing given for a particular purpose They refused to grant them long-term credits.
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14. at large: as a whole

The people at large want peace.
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15. rigorous: adj.stern, strict
Only
native-born citizens are eligible for the U.S. presidency. Anyone who can speak French is eligible to join the club.
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10. demonstrate: v. show clearly by giving proofs/example

The fireman demonstrated great courage in saving the child.
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9. apply to sb. for sth: make a formal request for
apply to
the publishers for permission to reprint an extract apply for a job, post, passport, visa
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Warm-up Activities
Do
you know any famous universities in the world? Can you give their names? famous universities listed, which one would you like to go most? And Why?
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3. consist of :(no passive) be made up of

The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Structure
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9 academic achievements Para. 10 international cooperation Para. 11 mission of Oxford Para. 12 measures to betaken to fulfill this task