1 . “Sesame Street” is a TV programme for children. It first _______ New York in 1969. It is called “the _______ street in the world”. That’s because the TV programme by that name can _______ in so many parts of the world name can now.

In the US, over six million children watch the programme regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children. Parents love _______ programme. Many teachers also consider it a great help, _______ some educators are against certain things in it.

Tests show children from different places have learned a lot from _______ the programme. Those who watch it five times a week learn _______ than those who watch it once in a while. In the US, the programme is shown at different hours _______ more children can watch it. The programmes all use songs, stories, jokes and pictures _______ children understand numbers, letters and human relationship. But there are some ________. For example, the programme made in Mexico City spends more time teaching whole words than teaching letters one ________ one.

Why is “Sesame Street” ________ than other children’s shows? There are many reasons — the good education of its programme makers, the support from the government（政府）and businesses ________ their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason may be that it makes every child ________ able to learn. Children find ________ learning, and they want to learn more.

2 . Most children like _________ TV. It’s very interesting. By _________ TV they can _________ a lot, learn a lot and know many _________ about their country and world. Of course they can also learn _________ the radio. But they can learn better and more easily _________ TV, because they can hear and watch at the same time, but they can see _________ over the radio. TV helps _________ children’s eyes. TV helps to open their minds too. They learn newer and better ways of _________ things. Many children watch TV on weekends. But some students watch TV every night. They usually __________ very late. They can’t have a good rest.