A. TOOLS B. EQUIPMENT C. WORK D. MATERIALSIX. READ THE FOLLOWING P...

27. A. tools B. equipment C. work D. materials

IX. Read the following passage and mark 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 a 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. Charlie 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 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.