II. Read the text and choose the best options to answer the following questions. This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become internationally famous. A theater announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Charlie’s film. When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition himself. Naturally he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the comptition were announced, Charlie said: “ I didn’t know whether to feel angry or only surprised. I didn’t win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh”.

11. This is a story which ____________

A. was told by his friends.

B. happened even he was not famous yet.

C. Charlie was fond of telling.

D. was announced at the competition.

12. People who took part in the competition had to _______________

A. imitate Chaplin’s walking, dressing and acting.

B. keep a secret from other people.

C. sing a song.

D. be a great actor.

13. Charlin didn’t ________________________

A. take part in the competition.

B. allow this competition to be held.

C. like a competition.

D. tell anybody about his plan.

14. When the results of the comptition were announced _________

A. he was very surprised and angry.

B.he learnt that he had won the first prize.

C. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize.

D. he learnt that his new film was a success.

15. When he learnt the news he decided ________

A. to keep a secret

B. to laugh

C. to be angry

D. not to take part in such a competition

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?

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

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

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''

Part II. Reading

I. Read the text and choose the best answer  (A, B,C or D ) to complete each sentence questions.(1pt)

Malaysia is one of the countries of the ASEAN. It is divided into two regions which are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit.Kuala Lumpur-The capital city- is the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Although Islam is the country’s official religion, there are two other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia known simply as Malay. However, English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary school, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

 1/  The ………….. of Malaysia in 2001  was  over 22 million.

A. population B. region C. language D. country

2/ Malaysia is divided  into ……….. regions by about 640 km of the sea.

A. two B. three  C. four D. five

3/The official religion of Malaysia is ……………..

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Tamil   D. Islam

4/ …………… is a compulsory second language for secondary school students in Malaysia.

A. Chinese B. Tamil C. Malay D. English

III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 1 to 4 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 5 and 6.   

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a children's story (1) _______ a boy called Charlie. He wins a ticket to visit Willie Wonka's chocolate factory. Charlie (2)_________ with his grandpa who always makes me laugh. He's very (3) ___________. They meet some horrible children at the factory. Verruca is a very (4)__________ girl. She only thinks of herself. Mike is lazy and only likes to watch TV. Only Charlie is friendly and kind, so in the end Willie Wonka (5) _________  him the factory. It's a great story!

1. A. in                                    B. on                           C. at                             D. about

2. A. goes                                B. go                           C. to go                       D. going

3. A. selfish                             B. mean                       C. lazy                         D. funny

4. A. good                               B. selfish                     C. kind                         D. helpful

5. A. give                                B. giving                     C. gives                       D. to giving

help me pleaseeeeeee !

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 following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

  My husband and I had a problem about our holiday last year. I wanted to have a lazy seaside holiday because I was tired and needed to relax. I loved lying in the sun, drinking iced beer and reading a good book. But Robert liked  busy cultural holidays. He liked visiting art galleries. He hated sunbathing because he always went red, not brown. The travel agent tried to help us and suggested Greece. I said I love to sail to a quiet island, but of course Robert said he’d like to stay in Athens. It was easy to decide what to do,  we flew to Athens together, Robert stayed there and I traveled to the island of Kos!

27. Why did the author want to have a lazy seaside holiday?

A. She liked a busy holiday        

B. She was tired and needed to relax          

C. She always went red, not brown                               

28. The author liked  _____ .                                           

A.  sunbathing                             B. visiting museum’s                                  C. art galleries

29. What does the word ‘island’ in line 5 mean?

A. a piece of land with water all around it          

B. a high piece of land that is not as high as a mountain                  

C. a big area of salty water

30. Which of the following is not true?

A. Robert liked lazy seaside holidays

B. Robert wanted to stay in Athens    

C. Robert’s wife loved to sail to a quiet island             

31. Kos is _____ .

A. a city in Greece                      B. an island                        C. a place which has many island

32. What is the passage written about?

A. a problem about the holiday  B. a trip to Greece              C. a busy cultural holiday