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There are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality education. The following are three of them.
University of Oxford, England
Founded in: 1096
The foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry II put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study.
University of Salamanca, Spain
Founded in: 1218
This is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the third oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages, Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to India.
University of Padua, Italy
Founded in: 1222
This is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in
1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and pursued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.
1. How did the University of Oxford become quite popular？
A. It received a lot of financial support from Henry II
B. It decided to run more courses to educate more students.
C. Henry II allowed the university to accept foreign students.
D. Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.
2. The writer mentions Christopher Columbus so as to tell us that _____.
A. Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable
B. Columbus graduated from the University of Salamanca
C. Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the university
D. Some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him
3. As for the University of Padua, we know that_____.
A. It is located in the west of Madrid
B. It is the third oldest university in Europe
C. Theology and law were the first subjects taught there
D. It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanities
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍三所非常受欢迎的大学以及他们的历史与教育地位。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167,as Henry Ⅱ put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris(因为亨利二世禁止英国学生进入巴黎的大学，因此它早在1167年就大受欢迎）可知，牛津大学当时受欢迎是因为亨利二世禁止英国的学生进入巴黎的大学。D. Henry II forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.( 亨利二世禁止英国的学生进入巴黎的大学)符合以上说法，故选D项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to Indies(据说Christopher Columbus在寻找通往印度的航线时，曾咨询过那里的学者)可推测，通过提及Christopher Columbus请教那里的学者是为了说明那里的学者很有学识。A. Scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable(Salamanca大学的学者很有学识)符合以上推测，故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here.可知，意大利的Padua大学最开始教授的科目是神学和法学。C. Theology and law were the first subjects taught there(神学和法学是那儿首先教授的科目)符合以上说法，故选C项。
