Vans, Keds, Dollies—they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you'll know they're actually the latest in teenage footwear.
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future.
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers' shoe choice.
KEDS/VANS
Slip-on shoes with elastic (弹性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys - with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.
The main problem is that they are just too flat—so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait（步法）, this leads to short- and long-term problems such as calluses（茧子）, heel and knee pain.”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait. They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer's body weight forward, making them very unstable.
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists（足科医生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark's, Marks & Spencer or Rhino.
If your teen insists on wearing 'bad' shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.
【小题1】 Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?

A．Marks & Spencer.	B．Wedges & Stilettos.
C．Keds and Vans.	D．Ballet Pumps.

I met him first in 1936. I rushed into his ugly littleshop to have the heels of my shoes repaired. I waited when he did it. Hegreeted me with a cheerful smile. “You’re new in this neighborbood, aren’tyou?”

    I said I was. I had moved into ahouse at the end of the street only a week before.

    “This is a fine neighborhood,” hesaid. “You’ll be happy here.” He looked at the leather covering the heel sadly.It was worn through because I had failed to have the repair done a monthbefore. I grew impatient, for I was rushing to meet a friend. “Please hurry,” Ibegged.

    He looked at me over hisspectacles. “Now, lady, we won’t be long. I want to do a good job. You see, Ihave a tradition to live up to.”

    A tradition? In this ugly littleshop that was no different from so many other shoe repair shops on the sidestreets of New York?

    He must have felt my surprise, forhe smiled as he went on. “Yes, lady, I inherited a tradition. My fatherand my grandfather were shoemakers in Italy, and they were the best. My fatheralways told me, ‘Son, do the best job on every shoe that comes into the shop,and be proud of your fine work. Do that always, and you’ll have both happinessand money enough to live on.’”

    As he handed me the finished shoes,he said: “These will last a long time. I’ve used good leather.”

    I left in a hurry. But I had a warmand grateful feeling. On my way home I passed the little shop again. There hewas, still working. He saw me, and to my surprise he waved and smiled. This wasthe beginning of our friendship. It was a friendship that came to mean more andmore to me as time passed.

    Every day I passed his shop, wewaved to each other in friendly greeting. At first I went in only when I hadrepair work to be done. Then I found myself going in every few days just totalk with him.

    He was the happiest man I’ve everknown. Often, as he stood in his shopwindow, working at a pair of shoes, hesang in a high, clear Italian voice. The Italians in our neighborhood calledhim la luce alla finestra—“the light in the window”.

    One day I was disappointed and angrybecause of poor jobs some painters had done for me. I went into his shop forcomfort. He let me go on talking angrily about the poor work and carelessnessof present-day workmen. “They had no pride in their work,” I said. “They justwanted to collect their money for doing nothing.”

    He agreed. “There’s a lot of thatkind around, but maybe we should not blame them. Maybe their fathers had nopride in their work. That’s hard on a boy. It keeps him from learning somethingimportant.” He waited a minute and said “Every man or woman who hasn’tinherited a prideful tradition must start building one.”

    “In this country, our freedom letseach of us make his own contribution. We must make it a good contribution. Nomatter what sort of work a man does, if he gives it his best each day, he’sstarting a tradition for his children to live up to. And he is making lots ofhappiness for himself.”

    I went to Europe for a few months.When I returned, there was no “light in the window”. The door was closed. Therewas a little sign: “Call for shoes at shop next door.” I learned the old manhad suddenly got sick and died two weeks before

    I went away with a heavy heart. Iwould miss him. But he had left me something—an important piece of wisdom Ishall always remember: “If you inherited a prideful tradition, you must carryit on; if you haven’t, start building onenow.”                                            

1.The shoemaker looked sadly at the shoes because__________

A. they were of poor quality.

B. he didn’t have the right kind of leather

C. he thought theywere too worn to be repaired

D. the author hadn’t taken good care of them.

2.The author was surprised when she heard that theshop had a tradition because the shop ________.

A. looked nodifferent from other shoe repair shops        

B. had a light in the window

C. was at the end of a street

D. was quite an ugly and dirty one

3.What does the underlined word “inherit” mean inparagraph 6 mean?

A. develop                             B.receive                          C. learn                                  D.appreciate

4.The author later frequently went into the littleshop __________.

A. to repair her worn shoes

B. only to chat with the shoemaker

C. to look at the new shoes there

D. only to get comfort from the shoemaker

5.Why was the shoemaker called “the light in thewindow” by his neighbors?

A. Because he always worked late at night.

B. Because he always put a light in the window.

C. Because he was always guiding the others.

D. Because he was always happy and cheerful.

6.What’s the best title of this passage?

A. A Proud Shoemaker                                                     B.A Prideful Tradition

C. The Light in the Window                                             D.Treasure Your Shoes

TOKYO —Imagine a bicycle seat connected by mechanical frames(机械支架) to a pair of shoes for an idea of how the new wearable assisted-walking machine from Honda works．
The experimental machine, showed on Friday, is designed to support bodyweight, reduce stress on the knees and help people organize steps and stay in crouching（蹲坐） positions．Honda showed a video of its employees wearing the machine.
Engineer Jun Ashihara also said the machine is useful for people standing in long lines and to people who run around to make deliveries．
"This should be as easy to use as a bicycle," Ashihara said．"It reduces stress, and you should feel less tired．"
To wear it, you put the seat between your legs, put on the shoes and push the “on” button．Then just start walking around．
In a test run for media, this reporter found it does take some time to get used to the machine.  “I could sense how it supported my moves, pushing up on my bottom when I crouched and pushing at my soles(脚底) to help lift my legs when I walked,” he said.
The system has a computer, a motor, gears（齿轮）, batteries and sensors in it, so it responds to a person's movements, according to Honda Motor Co．
Pricing and commercial product plans are still undecided．Japan's No．2 automaker will begin testing a prototype（模型） later this month．
The need for such mechanical help is expected to grow in Japan, which has one of the most rapidly aging societies in the world．
Other companies are also eyeing the potentially attractive market of helping the weak and the old get around．Japan is among the world's leading nations in robotics technology, not only for industrial use but also for entertainment and companionship．
1．Honda's new wearable assisted-walking machine is mainly to      .
A．show Honda's power in technology B．protect the environment
C．meet the social needs in the future  D．improve social progress
2．According to the passage, the power of the new wearable assisted-walking machine is from_________.
A．manpower                     B．batteries
C．a computer                      D．the machine movement
3．It can be learned from the passage that              .
A．the new machine has been produced m large numbers
B．Honda will control the future market for the new machine
C．the price of Honda's new machine will be very low
D．the future market for the new machine will be promising
4．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Wearable machine that helps walk
B．Hondo's new bicycle for the old
C．Wearable machine helps go to work
D．New development of the bicycle

The ____________ shoes were covered with mud, so I asked them to take them off before they got into __________ car.

A. girl’s; Tom’s    B. girls’; Toms’   C. girls’; Tom’s     D. girl’s; Toms’

I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry. I had never been late and didn’t want my boss to be unsatisfied.
However, it seemed that the day wasn’t a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat. The moment I wanted to rush downstairs, one of my stiletto heels (细高跟) broke. I had to return to change my red shoes. I also had to change my purse and other little things that I had tried to match with the shoes. I was sure I would be late for work.
On my way to work I had to wait for over half an hour because of an accident. I had no choice but to wait. I phoned my boss and he told me that it was no problem, but he needed me for the meeting with the Japanese clients (客户) that morning.
Finally, I arrived at the office one hour later. I had to keep calm and be fresh for the meeting to make the clients sure that our plan was the best for their future business project. However, I left the plan I had made the night before at home and was going to make a presentation (介绍) about it to the clients. I was about to get angry when I realized that I had a copy of it in my office.
At last, the meeting came to an end and it turned out to be successful. But I have to say that I had a terrible day, full of incidents.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT the reason of the writer being late for her work?