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天学网高考英语阅读理解冲刺训练答案模拟试题一 Sesame Streethas been calledthe 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 Americans 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 the nation,from every kind of economic(经济的）,racial(种族的）,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 fromSesame Streetare in the same class with children who have not watched the program. Tests have shown that children from all racial,geographical,and cconomic 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 hasSesame Streetbeen so much more successful than other childrens shows?Many reasons have been suggested.People mention the educational theories(理论）of its creators,the support by the government and private(私人的）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 lea