1 . While many people will turn to computer programs to help kickstart their child’s brain, there are also TV shows for young children. They will learn without realizing it!

WordGirl

This show, which first ran on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is perfect for children who could use help to expand their vocabulary. The show follows a young superhero as she protects Fair City while also subtly teaching children how to use new words.

Arthur

This show started back in 1996 and it is still going on today. PBS has a great track record with children’s shows and Arthur is probably their finest work. This shows Arthur and his friends as they learn all about the world around them. The show touches on important themes of family, friendship, and education. Over the years there have been some famous actors on the show as well — Matt Damon, Art Garfunkel, Joan Rivers and more.

Dinosaur Train

Kids love dinosaurs and that’s just a fact. Let your children learn about our ancient friends with this lovable, exciting, and educational TV show. The computer-generated imagery (CGI) is well done and the colors pop off the screen. The show follows along as a steam train travels through time in order to soak in each era of dino-life, teaching us along the way.

Nature

Nature does a great job teaching children about the world around them. This show was first started in 1982 and it is still running on PBS to this day. Kids will learn everything there is to know about nature all over the world. Nurture your child’s fascination with the environment and the world will be better for it!

1. Which of the shows has featured some superstars?

A．WordGirl.

B．Arthur.

C．Dinosaur Train.

D．Nature.

2. How can viewers learn about dinosaurs?

A．By following a young superhero.

B．By watching a show started in 1996.

C．By following the journey of a steam train.

D．By observing the environment around them.

3. What do the shows have in common?

A．They are useful for social skills.	B．They are educational to children.
C．They are available on the same channel.	D．They are good for parent-child relationship.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Happy Camp”, the king of all Chinese variety shows, started airing in 1997. Since then, it     1     (gain) hundreds of millions of followers. The age range of its viewers is     2     (extreme) broad, from people born in the 1970s all the way to the 2010s.

“Happy Camp” has some of the best show hosts in the country,     3     are the backbone of the entire show. Not only do they create     4     fun and exciting atmosphere for guests and audience, but they also throw in plenty of     5     (humorous).

Every episode (集) of “Happy Camp” has a different theme. Everything in the episode is centered around that theme,     6     (range) from the games the hosts and the guests play to the food     7     (serve) to them as a reward or punishment! And the trendy, fun and relatable themes appeal especially to the younger generation. Actually, young people make     8     the majority of viewers.

“Happy Camp” embraces interculturalism. When there are foreign guests on the show, they talk about their culture as well as teach them about Chinese culture. This, in return,     9     (allow) the audience to learn more about cultures around the world!

After     10     (broadcast) for more than 20 years, “Happy Camp” has survived it all. They have learned to adapt and fit the needs of the audience.

3 . Stuck inside his room at an assisted-living center, Bob Coleman knew he could not go out in public with the coronavirus spreading. But he could still connect with others by sharing his love for country music over the internet.

“Hello, everybody. It’s a bright day in Franklin, Tennessee,” he said into his microphone. “This is Bob Coleman, better known as the Karaoke Cowboy, coming to you from Room 3325. Let’s just jump right into it.”

Then Coleman began to play the music he loves — hits from country music stars like Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam and Brad Paisley. The 88-year-old carefully chooses each song.

Coleman is a resident of Somerby Franklin, an assisted-living center about 32 kilometers south of Nashville. He formerly served in the United States Air Force. He and several other retirees have turned into disc jockeys, or DJs, for a new online radio hour known as “Radio Recliner (摇椅电台)”. The 60-minute show was launched last month, starting with retirees in middle Tennessee. It has since expanded, with residents of assisted-living centers in Georgia and Alabama taking part in the project. Many jumped at the chance to work as a DJ to ease the loneliness of social distancing rules.

A Georgia and Alabama-based marketing company called Luckie came up with the idea of Radio Recliner. One of its clients is Bridge Senior Living, which operates more than 20 centers for older adults in 14 states.

The volunteer DJs record themselves on their phones. The audio is then sent off to audio production specialists who deal with the technical side of Radio Recliner.

New shows appear weekdays at 12 o'clock. Listeners can send song requests in honor of family or friends.

Mitch Bennett is Luckie’s chief creative officer. He says the idea was to provide a sense of community to older people who have been spending a lot of time alone. “For this generation, radio was the original social media,” Bennett said. “Dedicating a song to someone you love, and having them hear it along with everyone else, is a special way of connecting. It’s a great time to bring that feeling back.”

I’m Caty Weaver.

1. Which of the following words can best describe Bob Coleman?

A．Optimistic.	B．Pessimistic.
C．Cautious.	D．Stubborn.

2. What kind of music did Coleman play on the radio?

A．Country music.	B．Rock music.
C．Pop music.	D．Classical music.

3. What is the purpose of the idea of Radio Recliner?

A．To offer a platform for the music lovers to share their songs.

B．To provide a chance for older people to work as a DJ.

C．To give people an opportunity to send song requests.

D．To offer lonely older people a sense of community.

4. Who reported this news for us?

A．Bob Coleman.	B．Audio production specialists.
C．Mitch Bennett.	D．Caty Weaver.