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(追溯) the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. 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.
小題1:Which is the best title of the passage?
A．Religious activities in ancient Greece.
B．The ceremonies in ancient Greece.
C．Drama theories.
D．The origin of Greek Drama.
小題2:According to the passage, drama_______________.
A．was played in memory of ancient Greek ceremonies
B．was a form of ceremony played by ancient Greeks to control unknown powers
C．evolved out of ancient Greek ceremonies with time passing by
D．is one of the measures Ancient Greeks took to view natural forces
小題3:In tracing the beginning of drama, which of the following is not mentioned?
A．Planting.B．Religious ceremonies.C．Gymnastic.D．Storytelling.

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First, you are advised to search you area for stores that carry items from your home country or town. Buy food, candles and some other things that mean something to you.
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Call, write Christmas cards, buy gifts and mail them to loved ones, just as if you were there. If you try to pretend as if the holiday doesn’t exist, you are just going to make it worse.
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Find clubs, churches or organizations that are from your home country. Chances are that they will have some celebration with some of your traditions which you can join in.
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Call up your parents and get them to send you some of your favorite childhood ornaments (裝飾品) for your tree.
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B．Because people can feel less homesick there.
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D．Because they offer goods from the hometown of the people.
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C．People should give up traditions which are stupid in other people’s eyes.
D．It is popular to celebrate Christmas on the 24th around the world.
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B．they want to show they are friendly
C．they want to hide their true feelings
D．they want to avoid embarrassment
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A．People smile at times.
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