Join us in the summer in Oxford on our award-winning Oxford Summer School,which provides students from all over the world with the chance to live,study and have dinner in colleges of the University of Oxford.
Merton College
The foundation of Merton dates back to 1264.The college's library is the oldest library in the university, built in three stages from 1288 to 1378. Merton has a desirable city-centre location just off the High Street, although stepping into its peaceful gardens can make the hustle and bustle(喧嚣) of everyday Oxford seem a million miles away. Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at Merton College are guaranteed easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities(便利设施) with key historical sites on their doorstep.The college has a reputation for academic excellence.
The Queen's College
The Queen's College is one of Oxford's oldest and most central colleges, located on the High
Street in the city centre.It was founded in 1341 and named after Queen Philippa of Hainault.Owing to its central location,Oxford Royale Summer School students staying at the Queen's College will have easy access to Oxford's many attractions and amenities.
St Peter's College
St Peter's is one of the University of Oxford's youngest colleges.It was founded in 1929 as an independent hostel for students with the aim of providing low-cost education.In 1961,St Peter's became a college of the university.The college site includes a combination of different styles of architecture,with a mixture of traditional and modern buildings. Recently the college sports teams have been very successful,especially the boat club.
St Catherine's College
St Catherine's College is the University of Oxford's youngest undergraduate college,founded in 1962.The striking glass and concrete buildings were designed by Arne Jacobsen,combining modern building materials with the traditional college.The college is also proud of numerous Nobel Prize winners,including Sir John Vane and John E.Walker.St Catherine's College is a short walk away from Oxford's citycentre.
【小题1】What can you do if you go to Merton College?| A．Live in modern buildings. | B．Visit the Nobel Museum. |
| C．Shop in the High Street. | D．Join the boat club. |
| A．It is close to Oxford's city-centre. | B．It is younger than the other schools. |
| C．It has many traditional buildings. | D．It is known for its academic excellence. |
| A．St Peter's College | B．Merton College |
| C．the Queen's College | D．St Catherine's College |
