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Unit 6 - England: "Oxbridge"
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Unit 6 - England: "Oxbridge"

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

Slide 2 - Mind map

"Oxbridge"
Cambridge and Oxford, often collectively known as Oxbridge, have been rival universities for centuries. It all started in 1209 when a group of scholars fled the university in Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. They set up in Cambridge and eventually founded the University of Cambridge. The two universities have been competing ever since. 

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Slide 4 - Video

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

Slide 5 - Open question

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

Slide 6 - Open question

I would rather study at an English university than a Dutch university.
Yes
No

Slide 7 - Poll

What makes Oxford and Cambridge special?
Lesson 6.1 on page 234
Ex. 2 - Write the subheadings in the correct places in the text. 
Ex. 3: Read the complete text and choose the correct answers

Quiz about the differences between the two colleges. 

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Quiz

Slide 9 - Slide

What does Oxbridge refer to?

Slide 10 - Open question

Which University is older?
A
Cambridge
B
Oxford

Slide 11 - Quiz

Does Oxford have more colleges than Cambridge?
A
Yes, Oxford has more colleges
B
No, Cambridge has more colleges.

Slide 12 - Quiz

Are Oxford and Cambridge both on the River Thames?
A
Yes
B
No. Cambridge is on the River Cam.
C
No. Oxford is on the River Oxford.

Slide 13 - Quiz

Has Cambridge produced more scientists than Oxford?
A
Yes
B
No

Slide 14 - Quiz

Is the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race the same length as an Olympic race?
A
Yes
B
No, it is twice as long as an Olympic race.
C
No, it is twice longer than than an Olympic race
D
No, it is three times longer than an Olympic race.

Slide 15 - Quiz

Is it true that to become a student at Oxford or Cambridge, you need a long interview?
A
No, only Oxford candidates needs an interview.
B
No, only Cambridge candidates needs an interview.
C
Yes, there is a long interview for all candidates
D
No, interview is an optional request for all candidates

Slide 16 - Quiz

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