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Many young people dream to study in the world-famous universities (大学). There are many famous universities around the world. The following are four of them.

The University of Pari s

The University of Paris is in the capital of France, one of the liveliest cities in Europe. It was set up in 1090, with the second longest history in the world. It is one of the best universities in Europe and in the world. The University of Oxford

The University of Oxford, one of the world’s best universities, is in Oxford, the UK. It is the third oldest un iversity in the English-speaking countries from 1096. About 20,000 students are studying there.

Harvard University

Harvard University, one of the best universities in the USA and in the world, is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the USA. It was set up in 1636. It has the secon d largest library in the country. There are about 21,000 students studying there. Peking University

Peking University is in Beijing, capital of China. It was set up in 1898. It is one of the oldest and biggest universities in China, with about 30,000 students. It is also one of the best universities in China and in the world.

1. When was Harvard University set up?

A. In 1090. B. In 1096. C. In 1636.  D. In 1898.

2. Which university has the second largest library in the country?

A. The University of Paris B. The University of Oxford

C. Harvard University D. Peking University

3. The University of Oxford is in _____.

A. France B. the UK C. the USA D. China

4. Which university has the most students?

A. We don’t know. B. The University of Oxford

C. Harvard University D. Peking University

5. Which one is TRUE according to (根据) the passage?

A. Oxford University is the second oldest university in the UK.

B. The University of Paris has the longest history in the world.

C . Peking University has about 30,000 students.

D. Harvard University is in Cambridge, the UK.