Key to the Exercises about the Text

Text Organization

1. the longest street in the world / the television program can now be seen in so many parts of the world.

2. a) praise it highly
　b) find that problems appear when the children who have learned from Sesame Street are in the same class with those who have not watched the program

3. numbers / letters / human relationships / songs / stories / jokes / pictures

4. a) the educational theories of its producers
　c) the full use of various kinds of television skills
　d) mothers watch Sesame Street together with their children
　e) film stars often appear on Sesame Street
　 f) it makes every child watching it feel able to learn

I. Vocabulary:

1. Various 　   2. during     3. problem       4. regularly    5. although 
6. successful      7. partly       8. increased    9. exporter    10. appeared

II. Structure

1. The program can be seen in many parts of the world.
   
2. Some students find learning English hard work. This is partly because they fail to grasp the necessary learning skills.
   
3. Many reasons have been suggested for the success of the program.
   
4. Some elements such as correct grammar and the right choice of words are essential for good English writing.
   
5. He is not going to accept the job as a tourist guide although it offers a good salary.

III. Translation

1. The Great Wall is regarded as one of the great wonders of the world.
   
2. Doing exercises regularly is very important for good health.
   
3. One of the reasons for the success of Sesame Street is the use of various kinds of television skills.
   
4. The program uses different examples to give the audience a basic understanding of the laws.
   
5. Why are exported goods much more expensive than homemade ones?

Key to the Writing Exercise

Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance, painted the Mona Lisa. The woman in the painting is smiling. There has been talk about the meaning of her smile for centuries.