大学体验英语B2,Unit1.ppt

Oxford University外文学院徐美仙 Oxford University Oxford University is the oldest university in Britain and one of the world’s most famous institutions of higher learning. Oxford University was established during the 1100s. It is located in Oxford, England, about 80 kilometers northwest of London. Oxford University The university has over 16300 students (1999 — 2000), almost a quarter of these students are from overseas and more than 130 nationalities are represented. It consists of 35 colleges, plus five private halls established by various religious groups. Three of the five private halls are for men only. Of the colleges, St. Hilda’s and Somerville are for women, and the rest are for men and women. Oxford University Oxford University Oxford University locate v. — establish in a certain place 把 ... 设置在, 使坐落于 Examples: Where is the new factory to be located? The baker located his bakery in the new shopping center. Oxford University: England England is a political division of the island of Great Britain and the principal division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies all of the island east of Wales and south of Scotland, other divisions of the island of Great Britain. Oxford University: London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is situated in southeastern England along the Thames River. With a population of about 7 million, this vast metropolis is by far the largest city in Europe, a distinction it has maintained since the 17th century. Oxford University represent v. — stand for or be a sign or symbol of 表示，代表，象征 Example: The foreign minister represented the country at the conference. Each dot on my map represents a town. representation (n.) representative (n., adj.) Oxford University consist of — (no passive) be made up of Examples: The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A week consist of seven days. Oxford