“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 so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s 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 nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial, and geographical group.
Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned 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 from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶然的) 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 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 of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of 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 feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
1.“Sesame Street” is actually ____.
A. a street in the US B. a program for children
C. a program for teachers D. a program for students
2.Children who often watch the program ____.
A. can have problems in school
B. will find it a great help
C. will take no interest in their studies
D. will be well educated
3.What is special about the program?
A. It offers great fun.
B. It makes children feel able to learn.
C. It is shown at different hours during the week.
D. Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching.
4.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?
A. Because it is supported by the government and businesses.
B. Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks.
C. Because mothers watch it along with their children.
D. Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn.
How do successful people think? What drives them? Interviews and investigations indicate that there are several keys to success that successful people share.
First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their failure to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot control things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take responsibility for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do. Perhaps what most separates successful people from others is that they live a life “on purpose”---- they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to become fully functioning people. They hold that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do ---- and it shows. People want to do business with them because of their commitment(忠诚). To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are willing to work hard whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Top achievers always bear in mind what they don’t have.
Rather than be negative or depressing, they use the knowledge to spur themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.
1.The underlined word “it ” refers to “____”.
A. the main concern of successful people
B. the job that successful people do
C. the commitment with which successful people do their jobs
D. the business that successful people do with other people
2.By living a life “on purpose”, successful people can do the following EXCEPT ____.
A. do a lot of work
B. concentrate on their jobs
C. do business with many people
D. control things in life
3.The underlined word “spur ” most probably means “____”.
A. encourage B. excite C. relieve D. compel
阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The story goes that some time ago, a man had a very lovely little daughter. One day the man 1his 3-year-old daughter for 2a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became 3when the child tried to decorate a 4to put under the Christmas tree. 5, the little girl brought the gift to her 6the next morning and said, “This is for you, Daddy.”
The man was 7by his earlier 8, but his anger flared again when he found out the box was 9. He yelled at her, “Don’t you know, when you give someone a present, there is 10to be something inside?” The little girl looked 11at him with tears in her eyes and cried, “Oh, Daddy, it’s not empty at all. I 12kisses into the box. They are all for you, Daddy.”
The father was crushed. He 13his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her 14.
Only a short time later, an 15took the life of the child. It is also told that her father 16that gold box by his bed for many years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out a(n) 17kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us, as human beings, has been given a gold container 18unconditional love and kisses from our children, family members, friends, and God. There is simply no other 19, which anyone could hold, more 20than this.
1.A. asked B. praised C. begged D. punished
2.A. wasting B. stealing C. selling D. holding
3.A. glad B. angry C. sad D. upset
4.A. room B. hall C. box D. ball
5.A. Nevertheless B. But C. Therefore D. And
6.A. father B. mother C. teacher D. sister
7.A. puzzled B. surprised C. scared D. embarrassed
8.A. overwork B. overreaction C. overcoat D. overpass
9.A. empty B. heavy C. full D. wet
10.A. happened B. seemed C. supposed D. used
11.A. down B. back C. up D. forward
12.A. blew B. sent C. set D. passed
13.A. put B. turned C. handed D. gave
14.A. kindness B. forgiveness C. sadness D. carelessness
15.A. overview B. incident C. accident D. action
16.A. remembered B. owned C. had D. kept
17.A. imaginary B. kind C. gentle D. warm
18.A. filled with B. pleased with C. crowded with D. equipped with
19.A. world B. feeling C. possession D. love
20.A. expensive B. precious C. comfortable D. interesting
He speaks English well indeed, but of course not ______ a native speaker.
A. as fluent as B. more fluent than
C. so fluently as D. much fluently than
I don’t think you should mention it at the beginning of the story, or it may ____ the shocking ending.
A. give out B. give away C. give up D. give off
To tell the truth, I would rather that I ____ the pain instead of you. You don’t know how worried I was.
A. took B. had taken C. have taken D. should have taken
