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完形填空 Sesame Street is a TV programme for children. It first appeared in New York in 1969. It is called "the longest street in the world". That's1the TV programme by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world.
In the US over six million children watch the programme regularly. The2include more than half the nation's pre-school(学龄前)children. Parents love the programme. Many teachers also consider it a great help, 3some educators are against certain things in it.
Tests show children from different backgrounds have benefited(受益)from watching the programme. Those who watch it five times 4week learn more than those who watch it once in a while. In the US the programme is shown at5hours so that more children can watch it.
The programmes all 6songs, stories, jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers, letters and human relationship. But there are some differences.7, the programme made in Mexico City8more time to teaching whole words than to teaching letters one by one.
Why is Sesame Street more successful than other children's shows? There9many reasons-the good education of its producers, the support from the government and businesses, and the skillful use of many TV tricks. Also mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason may be that it makes every child10able to learn. Children find themselves learning, and they want to learn more.
