Oral storytelling has been around as long as human language. Our ancestors probably gathered around the evening fires and talked about their fears and their beliefs through oral stories. This long tradition of storytelling is evident in ancient cultures such as the Australian Aborigines.
Early storytelling probably originates in simple chant. People sang chants as they worked at grinding corn or sharpening tools. Then they started to combine stories, poetry, music, and dance. The stories explained how life began and why things happened, as well as provided entertainment. Those who were excellent at storytelling became entertainers, educators, cultural advisors, and historians for the community. Through storytellers, the history of a culture was handed down from generation to generation.
In the 20th century, interest in oral storytelling has revived. A number of storytelling festivals were established. Storytelling festivals bring tellers together for entertaining, telling and education in the art.

6.

What did our ancestors talk about during their meeting by the evening fires?

A. their fears

B. their beliefs

C. Both A and B

7.

The phrase "originates in" in the passage can be best replaced by _________.

A. creates by

B. comes from

C. begins with

8.

What were the stories about?

A. the beginning of life and why things happened

B. how life started and ended

C. grinding corn and sharpening tools

9.

Who became entertainers, educators, cultural advisors, and historians for the community?

A. Those who were bad at storytelling

B. Those who excelled at storytelling

C. Those who came from Australian Aborigines

10.

What is the passage about?

A. The ancient culture of the Australian Aborigines

B. The history of oral storytelling

C. The origin of storytelling festivals