West Virginia-Public schools are using a dance video game to help get students in shape. In these
schools, students are often told to turn off their video games and get some exercise. The schools have
found a new way for their students to work out while playing a new video game. West Virginia is one
of the heaviest states in the country. About half of its fifthgraders are considered to be overweight, and
their parents are worried about that. To get them moving on a healthier path, the state's public schools
are using a video game called "Dance Revolution".
To use the game, players should stand on a special mat in front of a TV screen. Following arrows
on the screen, players must move their feet to the specific symbols on the mat. Players must move
quickly, touching symbols on the mat at just the right time. With each song, they get more exercise.
"If we can get children to change their behavior at a young age, they will hopefully grow up to be
healthy and active adults," said Carl Callison of Mountain State Blue Cross, a health care company.
West Virginia is ranked among the top three heaviest states. About a third of West Virginians are
considered to be obese (肥胖的). Even more are considered to be overweight. Extra weight can lead
to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes (糖尿病), some cancers, and many
other health issues.
"One out of three children born in West Virginia today will have diabetes by the time they grow up,"
said Nidia Henderson, a manager for the public employees' insurance program. "That's a terrible thing
and not acceptable."
All of West Virginia's 157 middle schools are using the video game. School officials hope that all
public schools in the state will use the game within the next three years. However, officials emphasize
that the game is not meant to substitute physical education and health classes. The game will be part of
physical education classes and afterschool programs.
1. Why do public schools in West Virginia develop "Dance Revolution" ?
A. Because most of the students don't like dancing.
B. Because it can help students get a better shape.
C. Because losing weight is necessary to students.
D. Because it can make students' activities colorful.
2. The second paragraph mainly talks about________.
A. how to get more exercise
B. what are needed in the game
C. how to play a dance video game
D. who can practise the game
3. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
A. About one person in three West Virginians is overweight.
B. Overweight may cause a lot of diseases.
C. The problem of students' overweight has been realized.
D. There are only 157 middle schools in West Virginia.
4. The underlined word "substitute" in the last paragraph means "________".
A. replace
B. change
C. practise
D. stop
5. Which is the best title for the text?
A. The Problem of Overweight
B. Dancing for Health
C. Overweight in West Virginia
D. A Dance Video Game
