Vans, Keds, Dollies-they sound like the

问题：

     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

     Slipon shoes with elastic (弹性的) sides are particularly  popular  among  teenage  boys-with Keds

and Vans the most soughtafter 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 longterm 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

toebox 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.

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.

2. Which pair of shoes may NOT be found on the podiatrists' wish list?

3. The underlined word" halt" in the last paragraph probably means________.

A. increase      

B. worsen      

C. stop          

D. cure

4. From this passage we can infer________.

A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers' health

B. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them

C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes

D. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes