16. As a middle school student, you are sure to know the name"Oxford". After all, many of you use Oxford English textbooks. But do you know about the English city. Don't worry. Here are some facts about Oxford — the city in England.
You probably wondered if the name"Oxford"really has something to do with oxen (公牛). The answer is"Yes"!" Oxford" comes from the old term" Oxanforda". It meant a ford (浅滩) where oxen could cross safely.
The English city has lent its name to many things. Oxford grey is a very dark grey. Oxford shoes are a popular style of shoes for men. Oxford bags, be careful, are not bags. In fact, they are a type of wide baggy trousers. The expression"shoes, bags, and hats" is written with an Oxford comma (牛津逗号). Some people don't use the Oxford comma. They would write, "shoes, bags and hats".
And in fact, you can also find the name Oxford"outside of England. There is an Oxford in New Zealand and an Oxford in Canada. In the United States, there are 21 Oxfords, in addition to a mountain and two lakes which are also called"Oxford"!
Oxford, England, itself is an interesting place. If you have a chance to walk around it, be sure to look up from time to time . All over Oxford's buildings, you will find gargoyles (怪兽状的滴水嘴). Some of them show human faces, and some show animals. Visitors with a very careful eye will find the most interesting ones-the one picking his teeth, for example!
(1)题完成句子;(2)、(3)题简略回答问题;(4)题找出并写下全文的主题句;(5)题将文中画线句子译成汉语.
(1)Oxanforda is a place where oxen could .
(2)How can people write"dogs, cats and pigs"with an Oxford comma?
(3)Which country has a mountain named Oxford?
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