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UNIT 6. A VISIT TO A SCHOOL READING I. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE. The University of Oxford is situated in Oxford, England and holds the distinction of being the oldest university in the English-speaking world, as well as the second-oldest in the world after the University of Bologna in Italy. Its rich history and significant influence have led to its recognition as one of the world's most esteemed universities. The university consists of 39 colleges and several academic departments that are grouped into four divisions: the Humanities Division, the Social Sciences Division, the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division, and the Medical Sciences Division. The university is home to the oldest university museum and the largest university press globally, and is recognized as one of the world's premier higher learning institutions, attracting students from over 150 countries and territories. Oxford has produced numerous notable alumni, including 160 Olympic gold medalists, 69 Nobel Prize winners, 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom, and many heads of state and government worldwide. It is also home to several scholarship programs, including the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which is among the oldest international graduate scholarship programs. Statement True/False The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University of Oxford is located in Italy. The University of Oxford consists of 39 colleges and several academic departments. The University of Oxford has produced 69 Nobel Prize winners. The Rhodes Scholarship is among the newest international graduate scholarship programs. II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. Established in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, named after John Harvard, who left his estate and library to the university. The university's most recognizable landmark is the statue of John Harvard, situated in front of University Hall in Harvard Yard. Since its inception, the university has grown from nine students with a single master's degree program to over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The university boasts a vast alumni network, with more than 360,000 graduates in the United States and over 190 other countries. Harvard alumni comprise eight U.S. presidents, over thirty foreign heads of state, and 62 billionaires, among other notable figures. Graduates of the university have earned 158 Nobel Prizes, 10 Academy Awards, 48 Pulitzer Prizes, and 108 Olympic medals, and have founded numerous companies worldwide. 1. When was Harvard University established? A. 1606 B. 1636 C. 1736 D. 1886 2. What was John Harvard's contribution to the university? A. He provided his estate and library B. He named the university C. He was the first president D. He donated a large sum of money 3. How many degree candidates does the university currently have? A. Over 20,000 B. Around 9,000 C. Approximately 1,000 D. Less than 100