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"Sesame Street" is a TV programme for children. It first
appeared in New York 1 1969. It is called" the longest street in
the world". That's because the TV programme by that name can be seen in so
many parts of the world.
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
the programme. Many teachers also think it is very helpful, 2 some
educators are against certain things in it.
Tests show children from different background have benefited from
watching the programme. Those who watch it five times 3 week learn more than those who watch it once
in a while. In the US the programme is shown at 4 hours so that more children can watch it. The
programmes all 5 songs,
stories, jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers, letters and
human relationship. But there are some differences. For example, the programme
made in Mexico City devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching
letters one by one.
Why is "Sesame Street" more successful than other children's
shows? There 6many reasons-the good education of its
producers, the support 7 the
government and businesses, and the skillful use of many TV tricks. Also 8 watch
it with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear
on it. But the best reason may be that it makes every child 9 able to learn. Children find themselves
learning, and they want to learn 10.