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

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.