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Vans, Keds, Dollies—they sound like the names of rock bands,but if you have teenagers, you'll know they’re actually the latest in teenage footwear.
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future. Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers’ shoe choice.
KEDS/VANS

Slip­on shoes with elastic (弹性的) sides are particularly popular among teenage boys—with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.
The main problem is that they are just too flat—so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.
BALLET PUMPS

The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait (步法) , this leads to short—and long-term problems such as calluses (茧子), heel and knee pain.”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS

These shoes can also cause problems with gait. They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer’s body weight forward, making them very unstable.
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists (足科医生)have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on,with a small heel and a deep toe­box that does not press the toes,such as Clark's,Marks & Spencer or Rhino.
If your teen insists on wearing “bad” shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.
【小题1】Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?

A.Ballet Pumps. B.Wedges & Stilettos. C.Keds and Vans D.Marks & Spencer.
【小题2】The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means________.
A.increase B.stop C.worsen D.cure
【小题3】From this passage we can infer________.
A.podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
B.fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them
C.experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes
D.trendy shoes may ruin teenager’ health


【小题1】A
【小题2】B
【小题3】D

解析试题分析:这篇文章通过列举几种鞋说明时髦的鞋可能会毁坏青少年的健康。
【小题1】细节题:根据BALLET PUMPS The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems. “As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait (步法) , this leads to short—and long-term problems such as calluses (茧子), heel and knee pain.”可知Ballet Pumps造成的问题最严重,故选A。
【小题2】猜词题:根据These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage. 可猜出“halt”的意思是停止,故选B。
【小题3】推断题:根据If your teen insists on wearing “bad” shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.可知时髦的鞋可能会毁坏青少年的健康,故选D。
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