Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin's portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.
Chaplin was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy for 'the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of the century'. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1997, at his home in Switzerland.

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21.What did Charlie Chaplin work as?

A. an actor                               B. a director                         C. a composer                 D. all are correct

22. When was he born ?

A. April 16^th,1889                   B. April 16^th, 1910               C. April 18^th,1914            D. December 25^th,1977

23. In about how many films did he play “the Tramp”?

A. seventeen                            B. seventy                            C. twenty five                  D. sixteen

II. Answer the questions: (1 point)

24. What did Charlie Chaplin receive in 1972?

…………………………………Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for the “ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century…………………………………………………………………………

25. Where did Charlie Chaplin die?

……………………………Chaplin died  at his home in Switzerland………………………………………………………………………………

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin's portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.

Chaplin was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for 'the incalculable effect he has had in

making motion pictures the art form of this century'. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.

1.When did he start appearing in films?

A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972

2. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?

A.Seventy B. Seventeen C. Twemty-five

3. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for...............

A. his background music

B. his stage performance his character''the Tramp''

C.his background music

4. Which of the following is Not true? 
A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist. 
B. He received an award in 1972.
C.He played classical music.

Question 37: B

Question 38: A

Question 39: B

Question 40: A

Complete the passage with the suitable word from the box. ( comments comic director combined character moustache knight silent funny big ) Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) wan an English film actor and (1).....director ........ who did most of his work in the US. Most people consider him the greatest comic actor of the (2).....silent...... cinema. He appeared in many of his films as the best-known (3).....character........ he created, a poor man with a small (4).......moustache....... and trousers and shoes that are too (5)........big...... for him, causing him to walk in a (6)......funny........ way. He made many short (7).......comic..... films, such as The Kid (1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern Times (1936), which (8).......combined...... comedy with social and political (9)......comments..... He was made a (10)........knight... in 1975.

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) wan an English film actor and (1).........director.... who did most of his work in the US. Most people consider him the greatest comic actor of the (2)......silent..... cinema. He appeared in many of his films as the best-known (3).......character...... he created, a poor man with a small (4)....round hat.......... and trousers and shoes that are too (5)......big........ for him, causing him to walk in a (6).....funny......... way. He made many short (7)......comic...... films, such as The Kid (1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern Times (1936), which (8)......combined....... comedy with social and political (9)....comments....... He was made a (10)....knight....... in 1975.

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) wan an English film actor and (1).........director.... who did most of his work in the US. Most people consider him the greatest comic actor of the (2)......silent..... cinema. He appeared in many of his films as the best-known (3).......character...... he created, a poor man with a small (4)....round hat.......... and trousers and shoes that are too (5)......big........ for him, causing him to walk in a (6).....funny......... way. He made many short (7)......comic...... films, such as The Kid (1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern Times (1936), which (8)......combined....... comedy with social and political (9)....comments....... He was made a (10)....knight....... in 1975.

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) wan an English film actor and (1).........director.... who did most of his work in the US. Most people consider him the greatest comic actor of the (2)......silent..... cinema. He appeared in many of his films as the best-known (3).......character...... he created, a poor man with a small (4)....round hat.......... and trousers and shoes that are too (5)......big........ for him, causing him to walk in a (6).....funny......... way. He made many short (7)......comic...... films, such as The Kid (1921), and several longer films, such as City Lights (1931) and Modern Times (1936), which (8)......combined....... comedy with social and political (9)....comments....... He was made a (10)....knight....... in 1975.

Để đúng môn học e nhé.

1. What is Charlie Chaplin famous for?

...................He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era...........................................................................

2. What was the art form of this century?

.................motion pictures the art form of the century............................................................................

3. How was his life during the childhood?

................He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship..............................................................................

4. What was the date of his death?

.................. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1997...............................................................

Read the passage, answer the questions

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin's portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.
Chaplin was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy for 'the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of the century'. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1997, at his home in Switzerland.

1. What is Charlie Chaplin famous for?

=> He is famous for being the most creative person of the silent-film era.

2. What was the art form of this century?

=> It was making motion pictures.

3. How was his life during the childhood?

=> He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship.

4. What was the date of his death?

=> It was on the 25th of December, 1997

Question VII. Read the passage about Charlie Chaplin and choose the best answer.

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director,producer, and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin's portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.

Chaplin was born in Londonon the 16th of April ,1889.He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world -famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for the “ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century . Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.

1.When did he start appearing in films?

A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972

2. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?

A.Seventy B. Seventeen C. Twemty-five

3. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for...............

A. his background music

B. his stage performance his character''the Tramp''

C.his background music 4. Which of the following is Not true? A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist. B. He received an award in 1972. C.He played classical music.

III. Circle and correct the mistake in the following sentences : (0,75pt)

1.How many->much rice do you need ? – Two kilos of rice

A B C D

2. My sister’s appearance is very different with->from mine

A B C D

3. Mr Lan doesn’t like drinking green tea and I don’t like ,too->either

A B C D

C. READING(2.5POINTS)

I. Read the passage about Charlie Chaplin and choose the best answer.(1pt)

Charlie chaplin was an English actor, director, producer , and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent –film era. Charlie Chaplin’s portrayl of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.

Chaplin was born in Londonon the 16th of April ,1889.He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world -famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for the “ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century . Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland

1.What did Charlie Chaplin work as?

A. an actor B. a director C. a composer D. all are correct

2. When was he born ?

A. the sixteenth of April,1889 B. April 16th, 1910

C. the 16th of April ,1914 D. December 25th,1977

3. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?

A. seventeen B. seventy C. twenty five D. sixteen

4. Which of the following is not True

A. He started appeaaring in films in 1914

B. He was famous for his character “ the tramp”

C. He was a famous artist

D. He died in Switzerland