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__36__ And there has always been a great competition between the two institutions(機構). But the most public competition between the two is the annual Boat Race.

   Both universities are located near rivers. __37__ Ever since, the defeated team from the previous year challenges the opposition to a rematch. The only times when no Boat Races took place were during the First and Second World Wars. The race is between two crews of eight oarsmen（划槳者）. Since 1863 , the rowers have worn different shades of blue—Oxford wear dark blue and Cambridge light blue. __38__

The Boat Race was at first held on the River Thames in central London, but due to overcrowding, it was moved to further upstream near Putney, in Southwest London, and the course is just under 5 miles long. __39__

Over the years, Oxford has won 70 times, and Cambridge has had 77 wins. Only once there was a dead heat. There have been three occasions when one of the boats sank and the race was canceled.

__40__ Around 250,000 people go to the Thames to watch, and several million more watch on television. The training for the race is very tough, and rowers start practicing in September in order to try to win a place on the Blue Boats. Those who don’t quite make the grade become the reserve teams, who race before the main teams on race days.

A. As a result, the rowers are known as the Blues.

B. The very first race took place in 1829.

C. The competition between Oxford and Cambridge is usually severe.

D. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest and most famous universities in Britain.

E. The race is a very popular event.

F. The average race time is 20 minutes, but the record is just over 16 minutes

G. Too many people usually causes great trouble.

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