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1、,TheOxford Union Society, commonly referred to simply as theOxford Union, is adebating societyin the city ofOxford,England, whose membership is drawn primarily but not exclusively from theUniversity of Oxford. Founded in 1823, it is Britains second oldest University Union (only theCambridge Union So
2、cietyis older), and has gained a worldwide reputation for the cut and thrust of its debate, proving a valuable training ground for many futurepoliticiansfrom Britain and other countries.,May morning,The event starts early at 6am with theMagdalen CollegeChoirsinging a hymn, theHymnus Eucharisticus, f
3、rom the top ofMagdalen Tower, a tradition of over 500 years.1Large crowds normally gather under the tower along theHigh Streetand onMagdalen Bridge. This is then followed by general revelry and festivities includingMorris dancing, impromptu music, etc., for a couple of hours. There is a party atmosp
4、here, despite the early hour. In fact, there are normally all-nightballsthe night before, so some people (especially students) are in formal attire (e.g.,black tie/white tieorball gown).,Summer eights,Eights Week, also known asSummer Eights, is a four-dayregattaofbumps raceswhich constitutes the Uni
5、versity of Oxfords mainintercollegiaterowingevent of the year. The regatta takes place in May of each year, from the Wednesday to the Saturday of the fifth week ofTrinity Term. Mens and womens coxedeightscompete in separate divisions for their colleges, with some colleges entering as many as five crews for each sex.Summer VIIIs has seven mens divisions alongside six for womens, encompassing a total of 171 boats and around 1,500 participants. Including the qualifying rounds, in which success is termed Rowing On, the number of participants in 2003 was over 1,800.,Examination schools,