The flower only grows when the phone is thrown away .
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There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece . The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved（演化）from ceremony . The argument for this view goes as follows .
In the beginning , human beings viewed the natural forces of the world—even the seasonal changes—as unpredictable , and they sought through various means to control these unknown and feared powers . Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then kept and repeated until they hardened into fixed ceremonies . Eventually stories arose which explained the mysteries of the ceremonies . As time passed some ceremonies were abandoned , but the stories , later called myths , remained and provided material for art and drama .
Those who believe that drama evolved out of ceremony also argue that those ceremonies contained the seed of theater because music , dance , masks , and costumes were almost always used . Furthermore , a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate , a clear division was usually made between the “ acting area ” and the “ auditorium ” . In addition , there were performers , and , since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the performing of ceremonies , religious leaders usually took that task . Wearing masks and costumes , they often acted other people , animals , or supernatural beings , and imitated the desired effect—success in hunt or battle , the coming rain , etc. –as an actor might . Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities .
Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in story telling . According to this view , tales ( about the hunt , war , etc ) are gradually developed , at first through the use of action and dialogue , and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person . A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds .
72. Which is the best title of the passage ?
Religious activities in ancient Greece .
The ceremonies in ancient Greece .
Drama theories .
The origin of Greek Drama .
73. In tracing the beginning of drama , which of the following is not mentioned ?
A. Planting . B. Religious ceremonies .
C. Gymnastic . D. Storytelling .
74. What do drama and ancient ceremonies have in common according to the passage ?
Both of them were performed in theaters .
Music , dance , masks , costumes and so on were contained in both of them .
Religious leaders were in charge of both of them .
Both of them were concerned about natural power .
75. It can be inferred from the passage that ________ .
human beings loved to tell stories
people could do nothing about nature
religious leaders tried to develop the effective form of drama
religious activities played a very important role in the evolvement of drama
E
There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece . The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved（演化）from ceremony . The argument for this view goes as follows .
In the beginning , human beings viewed the natural forces of the world—even the seasonal changes—as unpredictable , and they sought through various means to control these unknown and feared powers . Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then kept and repeated until they hardened into fixed ceremonies . Eventually stories arose which explained the mysteries of the ceremonies . As time passed some ceremonies were abandoned , but the stories , later called myths , remained and provided material for art and drama .
Those who believe that drama evolved out of ceremony also argue that those ceremonies contained the seed of theater because music , dance , masks , and costumes were almost always used . Furthermore , a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate , a clear division was usually made between the “ acting area ” and the “ auditorium ” . In addition , there were performers , and , since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the performing of ceremonies , religious leaders usually took that task . Wearing masks and costumes , they often acted other people , animals , or supernatural beings , and imitated the desired effect—success in hunt or battle , the coming rain , etc. –as an actor might . Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities .
Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in story telling . According to this view , tales ( about the hunt , war , etc ) are gradually developed , at first through the use of action and dialogue , and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person . A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds .
72. Which is the best title of the passage ?
Religious activities in ancient Greece .
The ceremonies in ancient Greece .
Drama theories .
The origin of Greek Drama .
73. In tracing the beginning of drama , which of the following is not mentioned ?
A. Planting . B. Religious ceremonies .
C. Gymnastic . D. Storytelling .
74. What do drama and ancient ceremonies have in common according to the passage ?
Both of them were performed in theaters .
Music , dance , masks , costumes and so on were contained in both of them .
Religious leaders were in charge of both of them .
Both of them were concerned about natural power .
75. It can be inferred from the passage that ________ .
human beings loved to tell stories
people could do nothing about nature
religious leaders tried to develop the effective form of drama
religious activities played a very important role in the evolvement of drama