Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest and widely loved silent movie stars. From “Easy Street” (1917) to “Modern Times” (1936), he made many of the funniest and most popular films of his time. He was best known for his character, the naive and lovable Little Tramp. The Little Tramp, a well meaning man in a raggedy suit with cane, always found himself wobbling into awkward situations and strangely wobbling away. More than any other figure, it is this kind-hearted character that we associate with the time before the talkies (sound films).

Born in London in 1889, Chaplin first visited America with a theater company in 1907. Appearing as “Billy” in the play “Sherlock Holmes”, the young Chaplin toured the country twice. On his second tour, he met Mack Sennett and was signed to Keystone Studios to act in films. In 1914 Chaplin made his first one-reeler, “Making a Living”. That same year he made thirty-four more short films, including “Caught in a Cabaret”, “Caught in the Rain”, “The Face on the Bar-Room Floor”, and “His Trysting Place”. These early silent shorts allowed very little time for anything but physical comedy, and Chaplin was a master at it.

Though Chaplin is of the silent movie era, we see his achievements carried through in the films of today. With the appearance of the feature-length talkies, the need for more subtle acting became apparent. To maintain the audience’s attention throughout a six-reel film, an actor needed to move beyond constant comedy. Chaplin had demanded this depth long before anyone else. His strictness and concern for the processes of acting and directing made his films great and led the way to a new, more sophisticated, cinema.

36. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. “The little Tramp” was the only character that Charlie Chaplin acted.

B. Charlie Chaplin signed to Keystone Studios in 1906.

C. Charlie Chaplin made five short films in 1914.

D. Charlie Chaplin has a great effect on today’s sound film.

37. What is the right order according to the passage?

a. Charlie Chaplin made the film “ Easy Street”.

b. The film “Caught in the rain” was made.

c. Charlie Chaplin first visited America.

d. Charlie Chaplin met Mack Sennett.

e. “Modern Times” was made.

A. d, c, a, e, b                 B d, c, b, a, e                   C. c, d, b, a, e           D. c, d, a, b, e

38. Which word can best describe Charlie Chaplin according to the passage?

A. lovable                        B. kind-hearted             C. strict                       D. awkward

39. What do you think is the passage about?

A. Life of Chaplin                                  B. Works of Chaplin  

C. Characters of Chaplin                                   D. An introduction of Chaplin

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A．“The little Tramp” was the only character that Charlie Chaplin acted.

B．Charlie Chaplin signed to Keystone Studios in 1906.

C．Charlie Chaplin made five short films in 1914.

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b. The film “Caught in the rain” was made.

c. Charlie Chaplin first visited America.

d. Charlie Chaplin met Mack Sennett.

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C．Characters of Chaplin                    D．An introduction of Chaplin

 

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 Charlie Chaplin was the first international star of the modern era(年代). He was especially beloved for his Little Tramp 32. He was the first screen artist to write, 33 and perform in his own films; in fact, 34 Charlie Chaplin even wrote the music for his movies. He was also the first artist to use his work to pass a 35of equality and justice for all —36for the "little guy". Charlie Chaplin's career and life made 37 the first global icon (偶像); his too-small hat, his too large shoes and his trademark moustache were instantly 38 by audiences from Chicago to China, from Iowa City to India. And they 39 are today. All of these make Charlie Chaplin the first citizen of our global village.

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1.

A．character

B．behaviour

C．personality

D．gentleman

 

2.

A．a(chǎn)ct

B．shoot

C．direct

D．edit

 

3.

A．in case of

B．in this case

C．in case

D．in some cases

 

4.

A．possibility

B．message

C．culture

D．promise

 

5.

A．generally

B．widely

C．especially

D．totally

 

6.

A．him

B．them

C．us

D．it

 

7.

A．believed

B．recognized

C．realized

D．known

 

8.

A．really

B．a(chǎn)lways

C．still

D．ever

 

9.

A．happiness

B．luck

C．poverty

D．peace

 

10.

A．brother

B．teacher

C．mother

D．father

 

11.

A．taught

B．left

C．loved

D．expected

 

12.

A．born

B．young

C．ill

D．old

 

13.

A．a(chǎn)ctor

B．a(chǎn)rtist

C．dancer

D．singer

 

14.

A．ended

B．began

C．broke

D．continued

 

15.

A．a(chǎn)ttending

B．working

C．joining

D．a(chǎn)sking

 

16.

A．eight

B．seven

C．nine

D．ten

 

17.

A．mother

B．police

C．family

D．court

 

18.

A．which

B．what

C．he

D．who

 

19.

A．then

B．when

C．before

D．until

 

20.

A．took away

B．picked up

C．took apart

D．brought up

 

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