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Como ya sabes en Oxford tiene su sede una de las universidades más prestigiosas y antiguas no sólo del Reino Unido, sino del mundo.

Lee atentamente el siguiente texto sobre Oxford

Oxford, the City of the dreaming spires, is one of the most visited cities in England. Oxford is famous for its University -the oldest in England- but it also offers other tourist attractions; the city itself has a great romantic value. in fact, some people compare it to Venice, in Italy, for its channels and renaissance architecture.

Oxford's countryside offers also some breathtaking views, a place where you can make a lot of different outdoor activities: hiking, horse riding and climbing are some examples of what you will find here. The villages here have the classic medieval touch you can see in many movies, and some of them make a highly valuable part of the British rural heritage.

All in all, you cannot come to England without visiting Oxford. The connections from London are varied and cheap, and we have hotel to suit all needs. Come to Oxford and enjoy the true taste of Southern England!


 

Vocabulary:

(1) spire: torre, capitel

(2) Renaissance: Renacimiento

(3) breathtaking: impresionante

(4) hiking: senderismo

(5) heritage: patrimonio

(6) to suit : satisfacer

 

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Are these statements TRUE OR FALSE:

….... Oxford doesn't has many interesting things to see.

….... There are villages in rural Oxford, but they are uninteresting.

….... Some people compare Oxford to Rome.

….... You can easily go from London to Oxford.

 

Answer the following questions according to the text:

1.- Why is Oxford famous?

2.- What activities can you do in Oxford's countryside?