Put the elements into the gaps
Complete the text with the given word combinations. There are two extra word combinations you do not need to use.
- was founded
- independent educational institution
- organises lectures
- gives examinations
- is made up of
- academic year
- teacher at the university
- hold conferences
- was found
- student at school
The University of Oxford
Oxford University is one of the oldest universities in the world. It [ ]in 1096. The university is located in the city with the same name. The city was settled by Anglo-Saxons. The name of the city came from the old English word "Oxnaford" meaning the place where oxen forded the Thames.
The University of Oxford is an [ ]with its police and court which help the university authorities maintain the discipline of its students outside its walls. Oxford University is one of the most influential universities in the world. It [ ],[ ],admits graduate students and confers degrees.
The university [ ]38 colleges. Every college has its unique history and traditions. Each college is built around two or three large lawns with a chapel, a library and a hall. The [ ]begins in October and is divided into three terms of eight weeks each.
The college don, or a college fellow, is the most important [ ]. Every student is supervised by one or more dons. They offer guidance and support to their students, [ ] and advise in the selection of lectures.