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

Question VIII. 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 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. ln 1910                   B. ln 1914                        C. 1972

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

              A. Seventy                   B. Seventeen                   C. Twenty-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.

C. READING (2,5 points) Read the passage about Charlie Chaplin carefully

I.Choose the best answer: (1.5 points)

       Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer , and composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Chaplin was born in London on the sixteen of April in1889.He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. He first appeared in films in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. In 1972, Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award. Chaplin died on the 25^th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.

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?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

25. Where did Charlie Chaplin die?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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''

Complete the text with the simple past form of the verbs in the box.

become, come, go, join, not have, not speak, start

Charlie Chaplin

One hundred years ago, movies were very different. Movies studios...............them very quickly - sometimes in two or three days! They................color - the images were black and white - and the actors................. This period of movie history is " The Silent Era". Charlie Chaplin was one of the great actors of the Silent Era. He..............from London and he ..............his acting career in England. In 1910, he..............to the U.S with a group of British actors. He.............the Keystone Film Company in 1914 and he soon....................a famous actor, wirter and movie director.

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of 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 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.

Question 37: When did he start appearing in films?

              A. ln 1910                   B. ln 1914                    C. In 1972                D. In 1975

Question 38: In about how many films did he play the Tramp?

              A. Over Seventy      B. Seventeen              C. Twenty-five      D. Fifty

Question 39: Charlie Chaplin is very famous for___________.

              A. his background music                               C. his background music        

              B. his character "the Tramp"                         D. his songs

Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist.       C. He died on the 25th of December.

            B. He received an award in 1972.                   D. He played classical music

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?

.............................................................................................

2. What was the art form of this century?

.............................................................................................

3. How was his life during the childhood?

.............................................................................................

4. What was the date of his death?

.............................................................................................

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

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

A B C D

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

A B C D

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

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 16^th 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 25^th 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 16^th, 1910

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

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VII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box.(1 pt)

          Chaplin was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his (1) ___________ in poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He (2) ______________ his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during (3) ______________ career. He also composed background music for (4) _____________ of his films. Chaplin died on the 25^th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.

VIII.Read the passage about Charlie Chaplin and choose the best answer.

( 1.0 point)

            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 portray of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world.

Chaplin was born in London on the 16^th 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 “ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century . Chaplin died on the 25^th 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 16^th, 1910               C. the 16^th of April ,1914                       D. December 25^th,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 appearing in films in 1914                                      B. He was famous for his character “ the tramp”

C. He was a famous artist                                                            D. He died in Switzerland