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What has contributed to the change in character of Oxford according to the passage?
What has contributed to the change in character of Oxford according to the passage?
The passage suggests that the presence of the motor industry has positively influenced the lives of workers in Oxford.
The passage suggests that the presence of the motor industry has positively influenced the lives of workers in Oxford.
False
What aspect of Oxford's cultural life is said to be on the verge of extinction?
What aspect of Oxford's cultural life is said to be on the verge of extinction?
the theatre
The population in Oxford is said to have no interest in learning and knows no studies beyond __________.
The population in Oxford is said to have no interest in learning and knows no studies beyond __________.
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Match the following activities with their corresponding locations in Oxford.
Match the following activities with their corresponding locations in Oxford.
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Study Notes
Oxford's Transformation
- Oxford's peace and academic atmosphere have been destroyed by the motor industry.
- The city now experiences constant noise from buses and lorries transporting car parts and exports.
- The streets are filled with people focused on motor industry work, not academics.
- The combination of an old university and a new industry was not as successful as expected.
Failed Cultural Exchange
- The combination of culture and industry was meant to influence workers.
- This didn't happen because Oxford colleges are out of touch with the current era and reality.
- The disconnect between the university and its surroundings is evident by the motor industry's negative impact.
- The Oxford theatre is on the verge of closure.
- The result is a sense of loss and emptiness in the city.
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Explore the impact of the motor industry on Oxford's academic and cultural landscape. Discover how the once peaceful city has been transformed and the disconnect between the university and the surrounding environment. Reflect on the challenges faced by the Oxford theatre and the overall sense of loss in the community.
