Born: 1889 Job: actor Famous character: the little tramp Type of acting: mime Died: 1977 Costume:
worn out shoes
Careful-reading
2 A. Charlie had an easy childhood. a miserable childhood. F 3 B. Charlie’s most famous character, a little F tramp was a social success and very failure popular. 4 C. Charlie usually made a sad situation T entertaining. HOW? 1 D. Nobody has been able to do this better F than Victor Hugo. Charlie Chaplin 5 E. Charlie has achieved a lot in all his life. T
An Interview
J : Excuse me, I’m a reporter from the column(专栏) “HUMOUR” of our school newspaper, may I ask you some questions, Mr. Chaplin? • C: Sure. Go ahead! • J: What kind of films do you act in? • C: I usually act in _____________________________ • J: What’s your own manner of acting? • C: I wear _________________________ and carry_________ • J: Why does your character, the little tramp become so popular throughout the world? • C: Because people loved the character for ___________________________. • J: Mr. Chaplin, you have produced, directed, and written many famous and humorous films, which one do you like best? • C: I like ________ best, because______________ • J: Do you think your poor childhood helped you in your work? Why? • C: Yes, because I understood _________________________________ • J: Ok, I see. And you are one of the most successful actors in the world. What’s your secret of success? • C: I think _______________ is the most important for my success. • J: Thank you. • C: __________________