Question

The TV programme Sesame Street can now be seen all over the world. That's why "Sesame Street" has been called "the 1 street in the world". In the US over six million children watch it, including more than half the country's pre-school (学龄前的)kids from different   2 . 

Although some educators dislike some parts of the programme, parents thought      3      of it. Many  teachers also consider it a great help,      4     some teachers find that problems come out when first graders who have learnt from Sesame Street are in the same class with children who have not watched the programme. 

The programmes all use songs, stories, jokes and      5     to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. Tests have shown that children who often watch it learn more than occasional (偶尔的)viewers. In the US the programme is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase (增力口) the      6      of viewers.

Why has Sesame Street been more      7     than other children's shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the      8     from the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various TV tricks (技巧).Perhaps an equally important reason is that 9   watch it along with their children. But the best reason for the success of the programme may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to   10   . The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

(    )1. A. shortest   B. longest    C. farthest    D. nearest

(    )2. A. ages   B. schools   C. countries        D. backgrounds

(    )3. A. high    B. highly   C. more  D. less

(    )4. A. because   B. since    C. though    D. unless

(    )5. A. pictures   B. planes   C. food    D. prizes

(    )6. A. need   B. value   C. number   D. talent

(    )7. A. colourful  B. cheerful   C. interesting   D. successful

(    )8. A. support   B. silence   C. agreement  D. reply

(   )9. A. teachers   B. mothers     C. leaders      D. winners

(    )10. A. play   B. help    C. sing   D. learn

Answer 1

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