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Teletubbies
Teletubbies is a very popular show featuring interesting and fun characters that keep children absorbed．（71）F Moreover，they are unique in their great contribution to preschoolers'formal school readiness．The program fits well into the style of broadcasting that airs on PBS （Public Broadcasting Service），which is non-profit TV promoting high quality，educational programs without commercial interruption．
A company by the name of Ragdoll Productions in the United Kingdom developed the Teletubbies figures and their stories．Teletubbies'producers，Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport，conducted extensive research to guarantee the effectiveness of their production as a teaching tool．（72）B The conclusions they reached were put very well into words by Ms．Wood when she said，"I want children to smile．If they are smiling，they will be relaxed．If they are relaxed，they will be confident．If they are confident，they will dare to be curious．If they are curious，they will grow in understanding．"（730G Young children over the world are privileged to enjoy the benefits，for since 1992the program has been sold to 92broadcasters in 70countries．
What exactly，though，makes Teletubbies so visibly and emotionally inviting to young children？The answer is that they are completely designed from their point of view，being plump（fat and rounded in a pleasant way） and innocent-faced，as well as playful，warm，and funny． （74）A Imagine a land that is part technological and part nursery rhyme．Their home is Tubbytronic Superdome，and they eat Tubby Toast and Custard．A windmill blows in wonderful surprises among rolling hills，talking flowers，and a smiling sun．
（75）E Teletubbies love each other very much； Teletubbies love to dance and sing； Teletubbies love their favorite things and interacting with their surroundings．These messages，conveyed in very basic，repetitive language，invite interaction with children，helping ages one through four expand the skills they need to watch and listen at the same time，which is key to the development of a child's thinking abilities．
A．They live in a fascinating world that is brilliant and magical．
B．They interviewed young children，linguists，and nursery school teachers．
C．Lots of Teletubbies toys，books and DVDs are available to keep children entertained．
D．Although the program aims at children aged one to four，it appeals to older generations．
E．More importantly，the characters communicate very special，elementary ideas to the children．
F．Like other cartoon creatures，Teletubbies are colorful both in physical appearance and personality．
G．Much creative energy and innovation were channeled into each one of the 365shows that's been broadcast．
