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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 fifth-graders 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 after-school programs.
1. Why do public school in West Virginia develop "Dance Revolution"?
A. Because most of' 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 hest title for the text?
A. The Problem of Overweight
B. Dancing for Health
C. Overweight in West Virginia
D. A Dance Video Game
