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How many baths of paint does it take to cover 10km of road markings?

10 km = 10000mAssuming 2 (x_m) markings (depending on the students knowledge of roads) on either side of road each marking 10cm (w_m) wideeach marking with a paint thickness of 5mm (t_m) each marking 10km...

Answered by Muhammad S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Do you think the dumbing down of history for television and in museums is a good thing?


We must first question the idea that the history found in museums and on television is "history for dummies".  Therefore, It is essential to deconstruct questions given in Oxbridge intervi...

Answered by Kit S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is the difference between the pretérito and the imperfecto?

When you think of an action in the past, you must ask yourself: did it happen once, in a fixed time frame (where the beginning and end are specified) or did it happen multiple times (where no beginning or...

Answered by Ryan W. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is the "unseen" reading in the interview and how do I prepare for it?

"Unseen" reading is much friendlier than it sounds; it's simply a piece of writing which you are given around 15 minutes to read, make notes on, and think about. You're then asked questions base...

Answered by Fiona H. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Past interview question: 'Is power a useful lens with which to view history?'

With a thematic question like this one, it’s especially important to ‘show your working’. Here are my tips for how to answer a question like this:
Think about the wider historical debate at hand ...

Answered by Luke N. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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