Giải hộ mình câu này với các bạn In seeking to describe the origins of theater, one must rely primarily on speculation, since there is little concrete Question 58. According to paragraph 1, why did some societies develop and repeat ceremonial actions?,evidence on which to draw. The most widely accepted theory, championed by anthropologists, in the late nineteenth A. To seek to increase the society's prosperity,and early twentieth centuries, envisions theater as emerging out of myth and ritual. The process perceived by these B. To establish a positive connection between their members,anthropologists may be summarized briefly. During the early stages of its development, a society becomes aware of C. To distinguish their beliefs from those of other societies,forces that appear to influence or control its food supply and well-being. Having little understanding of natural causes,,it attributes both desirable and undesirable occurrences to supernatural or magical forces, and it searches for means to D. To help citizens understand the forces controlling food supply,win the favor of these forces. Perceiving an apparent connection between certain actions performed by the group and Question 59. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted,the result it desires, the group repeats, refines, and formalizes those actions into fixed ceremonies, or rituals. sentence in the passage?,Stories (myths) may then grow up around a ritual. Frequently the myths include representatives of those For example, some early societies ceased to consider certain rites essential to their well-being and abandoned,supernatural forces that the rites celebrate or hope to influence. Performers may wear costumes and masks to represent them; nevertheless, they retained as parts of their oral tradition the myths that had grown up around the rites,the mythical characters or supernatural forces in the rituals or in accompanying celebrations. As a people becomes and admired them for their artistic qualities rather than for their religious usefulness.,more sophisticated, its conceptions of supernatural forces and causal relationships may change. As a result, it may A. Some early societies stopped using myths in their religious practices when rites ceased to be seen as,abandon or modify some rites. But the myths that have grown up around the rites may continue as part of the group's useful for social well-being.,oral tradition and may even come to be acted out under conditions divorced from these rites. When this occurs, the B. Myths sometimes survived in a society's tradition because of their artistic qualities even after they,first step has been taken toward theater as an autonomous activity, and thereafter entertainment and aesthetic values were no longer deemed religiously beneficial.,may gradually replace the former mystical and socially efficacious concerns. C. The artistic quality of a myth was sometimes an essential reason for a society to abandon it from the,[A] Although origin in ritual has long been the most popular, it is by no means the only theory about how the oral tradition.,theater came into being. [B] Storytelling has been proposed as one alternative. [C] Under this theory, relating and D. A society's rites were more likely to be retained in the oral tradition if its myths were admired for,listening to stories are seen as fundamental human pleasures. [D] Thus, the recalling of an event (a hunt, battle, or artistic qualities.,other feat) is elaborated through the narrator's pantomime and impersonation and eventually through each role being Question 60. According to paragraph 2, what may cause societies to abandon certain rites?,assumed by a different person.,A closely related theory sees theater as evolving out of dances that are primarily pantomimic, rhythmical or A. Developing a new understanding of why events occur,gymnastic, or from imitations of animal noises and sounds. Admiration for the performer's skill, virtuosity, and grace B. Emphasizing theater as a form of entertainment,are seen as motivation for elaborating the activities into fully realized theatrical performances. C. Finding a more complex way of representing mythical characters,In addition to exploring the possible antecedents of theater, scholars have also theorized about the motives that led D. Moving from a primarily oral tradition to a more written tradition,people to develop theater. Why did theater develop, and why was it valued after it ceased to fulfill the function of Question 61. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 5 as possible reasons that led societies to develop,ritual? Most answers fall back on the theories about the human mind and basic human needs. One, set forth by theater EXCEPT that _____.,Aristotle in the fourth century B.C., sees humans as naturally imitative-as taking pleasure in imitating persons, things, A. theater provides the opportunity to understand the human mind,and actions and in seeing such imitations. Another, advanced in the twentieth century, suggests that humans have a gift B. theater is a way to enjoy imitating other people,for fantasy, through which they seek to reshape reality into more satisfying forms than those encountered in daily life. C. theater gives citizens an opportunity to imagine a better reality,Thus, fantasy or fiction (of which drama is one form) permits people to objectify their anxieties and fears, confront D. theater allows people to face what they are afraid of,them, and fulfill their hopes in fiction if not fact. The theater, then, is one tool whereby people define the world or Question 62. Which of the following best describes the organization of paragraph 5?,escape from unpleasant realities. A. The author points out problems with two popular theories,But neither the human imitative instinct nor a penchant for fantasy by itself leads to an autonomous theater. B. The author argues against theories expressed earlier in the passage.,Therefore, additional explanations are needed. One necessary condition seems to be a somewhat detached view of C. The author presents two theories for a historical phenomenon.,human problems. For example, one sign of this condition is the appearance of the comic vision, since comedy requires D. The author argues for replacing older theories with a new one.,sufficient detachment to view some deviations from social norms as ridiculous rather than as serious threats to the,welfare of the entire group. Another condition that contributes to the development of autonomous theater is the Question 63. The word "virtuosity" in paragraph 4 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____,emergence of the aesthetic sense. For example, some early societies ceased to consider certain rites essential to A. reputation B. shewmanship C. affluence D. liability,their well-being and abandoned them; nevertheless, they retained as parts of their oral tradition the myths that Question 64. Why does the author mention "comedy" in paragraph 6?,had grown up around the rites and admired them for their artistic qualities rather than for their religious A. To show how theatrical performers become detached from other members of society,usefulness. B. To give an explicit example of the early types of theater,Question 56. What can be the best title for the passage? C. To explain how theater helps a society respond to threats to its welfare,A. The Origins of Theater D. To help explain why detachment is needed for the development of theater,B. The Importance of Myths in Theater Question 65. Which of the following square brackets [A], [B], [C] or [D] best indicates the place where the sentence,C. The Role of Ritual in Modern Theater "To enhance their listeners' enjoyment, storytellers continually make their stories more engaging and,D. The Development of Theater memorable." can be inserted?,[A] Although origin in ritual has long been the most popular, it is by no means the only theory about how,Question 57. According to paragraph 1, theories of the origins of theater _____. the theater came into being. [B] Storytelling has been proposed as one alternative. [C) Under this theory,,A. are for the most part hypothetical relating and listening to stories are seen as fundamental human pleasures. [D] Thus, the recalling of an event,B. have rarely been agreed upon by anthropologists (a hunt, battle, or other feat) is elaborated through the narrator's pantomime and impersonation and,C. were expressed in the early stages of its development eventually through each role being assumed by a different person.,D. are well supported by factual evidence A. [C] B. [B] C. [D] D. [A]

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56. A. The Origins of Theater

57. A. are for the most part hypothetical

58. D. To help citizens understand the forces controlling food supply

59. B. Myths sometimes survived in a society's tradition because of their artistic qualities even after they may gradually replace the former mystical and socially efficacious concerns.

60. A. Developing a new understanding of why events occur

61. A. theater provides the opportunity to understand the human mind

62. C. The author presents two theories for a historical phenomenon.

63. B. showmanship

64. D. To help explain why detachment is needed for the development of theater

65. B.