Read the passage and choose the correct answers. Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the most creat

Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
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. In 1970 he began to perform pantomime in………………..
A. The US B. London C. Switzerland
2. When did he start appearing in films?
A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972
3. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?
A. Seventy B. Seventeen C. Twenty-five
4. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for……………..
A. his stage performance B. his background C. his character “the Tramp”
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist. B. He played classical music.
C. He received an award in 1972.