“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in
the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen
in many parts of the world. That program became one of American exports soon
after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children
watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the country’s
pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial (种族的), and geographical group.
Although some educators object (反对) to some parts of the program, parents praise (赞扬) it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great
help, though 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 program.
Tests have shown that children from all racial,
geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited (受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a
week learn more than occasional (偶尔的) viewers.
In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to
increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.
The programs all use songs, stories, jokes and
pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human
relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish
program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words
than to teaching separate (单独的) letters.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful
than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention
the educational theories (理论) of its creators, the
support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various
TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along
with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on
it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes
every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning,
and he wants to learn more.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．It is shown
at different hours during the week.
B．Famous adult
stars often appear on it.
C．This program
has been on for less than forty years.
D．Children
learn and enjoy themselves while watching it.
2.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?
A．Because it is
supported by the government and businesses.
B．Because it
uses different kinds of skillful tricks.
C．Because
mothers watch it along with their children.
D．Because it
makes every child watching it feel able to learn.
3.The best title for this passage can be _________.
A．Sesame Street B．Educating
Children
C．TV Programs D．A Great
Success
