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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 r

eligious

activities.
Another th

eory 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.
小题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.

小题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

D．is one of the measures Ancient Greeks took to view natural forces

小题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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小题1:D
小题1:C
小题1:A

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About three hundred words in the English language come from the names of people. Many of these words are technical words. When there is a new invention of discovery, a new word may be coined(杜撰) after the inventor or scientist.
It is interesting to observe how many common words have found their way into the language from the names of people. Lord Sandwich, who lived from 1718-1792, used to sit at the gambling(赌博) table eating bread with meat in between. As the Lord was the only one among his friends who ate bread in that way, his friends began to call the bread “sandwich” for fun. Later on，the word became part of the English language.
The word “boycott” means to refuse to have anything to do with somebody or something. It comes from a man called Captain Boycott. He was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowner in Ireland. But the Captain was a very harsh(苛刻的) man. He treated his poor tenants (佃户) very badly. His tenants decided not to speak to him at all. Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed（免除）. The word “boycott” became popular and was used by everyone to mean the kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott.
小题1:A few hundred ___________ come from the names of people.

A．new inventions

B．languages

C．English words

D．new discoveries

小题2:“Sandwich” is a word coined (杜撰) by ____________.

A．Lord Sandwich	B．the friends of Lord Sandwich
C．inventors	D．scientists

小题3: The tenants did not like ___________.

A．to collect rents and taxes	B．the English landowner
C．the harsh land agent	D．to speak

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These days, there’s a popular cartoon named happy sheep and gray wolf. It’s an excellent Chinese cartoon, which tells the stories of happy sheep and gray wolf. The poor gray wolf is always trying hard to catch the sheep, but the sheep could always run away from the danger. The sheep are so clever and lovely that the cartoon gets all the children’s love. At the same time, the cartoon is full of humor. The children could learn more knowledge and enjoyment from it.
The cartoon is shown repeatedly on many TV channels.The Zhejiang Channel broadcasts the cartoon on weekends and the vacations; the Sichuan Channel broadcasts the cartoon for an hour in the evening; the Shandong Channel broadcasts it in the morning, while CCTV-3 broadcasts it at noon every day.
On one hand, the cartoon gets the children’s love because the happy sheep is really clever. He always has a way to work out any problem and save his friends. What’s more , there’re many things about happy sheep and gray wolf, such as the books, the toys, the pencil-box, the clothings, and so on. Children are happy to buy them. On the other hand, many adults (大人) also like the cartoon, for the gray wolf is regarded as the perfect husband with skills and effort. He invents many things just to catch a sheep for his wife. Though he is often hit by his wife, he always makes her happy without complaining (抱怨).
We can learn more from the cartoon, including the skills, the stories, the details, the humor, and so on. We could see the humor of Chinese type during the cartoon. But I don’t like its being shown so often. It may make the children spend more time on watching TV and it is bad for their health and study.
小题1:The underlined word “cartoon” in the first paragraph is ________.

A．a kind of picture	B．a kind of sheep
C．a kind of film	D．a kind of book

小题2:Which channel is not mentioned in the passage.

A．Zhejiang Channel

B．Shandong Channel

C．Sichuan Channel

D．CCTV-1

小题3:Why do many adults also like the cartoon Happy Sheep and Gray Wolf?

A．Because they like men like gray wolf.

B．Because they are still young.

C．Because they want to make their children happy.

D．Because there are many things about the happy sheep and the gray wolf.

小题4: The author doesn’t like its being shown repeatedly because ________

A．he thinks children will feel bored after seeing it again and again

B．he is afraid that children’s health and study will be affected

C．he doesn’t like the cartoon himself.

D．he thinks it is a waste of money

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Dubai boasts(夸口) that it has just built a “new global landmark”---the Dubai Tower, which stands 512.1 meters high now and has just become the tallest building in the world.
The Dubai Tower now surpassesTaiwan’s Taipei 101, which is 508 meters tall, and has 141 storeys, more than any other building in the world.
The Dubai Tower, being built by South Korea’s Samsung Corporation and scheduled for completion next year, is one of a series of great projects taking shape in Dubai. The final projected height of the tower has remained a secret since the project was launched in January 2004; however, it is rumored that the tower will be more than 700 meters tall and have more than 160 storeys.
The Dubai Tower has become the tallest building in the world in just 1,276 days, leaving behind other tall buildings.
The Dubai Tower will house 30,000 apartments in addition to the world’s largest shopping mall. It is the centerpiece(重要工程) of the 20-billion-dollar venture. Another venture gradually emerging across the desert sands is Dubailand, a series of multi-billion-dollar projects claimed to be the Middle East’s very own Orlando. Dubai also paid 100 million dollars to buy the Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s superb cruise liners(游轮), which it plans to turn into a luxury floating hotel.
Faced with decreasing oil wealth, the Western-oriented emirate(酋长国) has raced to turn itself into a business and leisure hub and it aims to more than double the number of tourists to 15 million by 2015.
小题1: The underlined word “surpasses” in the second paragraph means____.

A．is equal to

B．matches

C．is left behind by

D．is higher than

小题2:Which building was the tallest in the world before the Dubai Tower began to be built?

A．Dubai land

B．Orlando

C．Taiwan’s Taipei 101

D．The Twin Towers

小题3:Why has the Western-oriented emirate paid more attention to becoming a business and leisure center?

A．Because it wants to attract more tourists to its places of interest.

B．Because it produces less oil than ever.

C．Because it aims to race with other countries to show its wealth.

D．Because it wants to set a new world record.

小题4:Which of the following statements about the Dubai Tower is TRUE according the passage ?

A．The Dubai Tower is 508 meters tall and has more than 141 storeys.

B．The final height of the Dubai Tower is over 700 meters tall.

C．Samsung Corporation has completed building the Dubai Tower.

D．The Dubai Tower has apartments and a shopping mall.

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Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti(涂鸦)-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens are very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia"s Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP"s artistic director. "When people ask me what our program is about," she says, "I answer them with one word: hope." Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.
The MAP"s work, says Golden, is all about developing a sen

se of community (社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets," "Love and Care," and "Peace Walk."
The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.
"The making of a mural enters people"s collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history" says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
小题1:What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?

A．Helping the young find jobs.	B．Protecting the neighborhood.
C．Fighting against graffiti.	D．Attracting more visitors.

小题2:How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?

A．By having discussions with people in the community.

B．By seeking advice from the city government.

C．By learning from the young graffiti writers.

D．By studying the history of the city.

小题3: Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?

A．Difficult.

B．Dangerous.

C．Experimental

D．Successful.

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By now you may be thinking, “Enough with the sad songs, already!” Ok, then how about a cowboy song? Gene Autry was one of America’s most famous singing cowboys. He recorded When It’s Springtime in the Rockies in 1937.
And finally, we’ll leave you with a sunny song called Up Jumped Spring. Freddie Hubbard wrote this jazz song in 1977 and Billy Taylor Trio performs it.
小题1:If you are in a bad mood, you’d better listen to _____.