Charlie Chaplin
This is a story that Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become world famous.
A theatre announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Chaplin film.
When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition he decided, as a joke, to take part in the competition himself. Naturally, he kept his plan a secret from everybody.
When the results of the competition were announced Chaplin said: “1 didn't know whether to feel angry or only surprised. I didn't win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh.”
I. Complete the statements according to the text.
1. This is a story which...
1) Chaplin was fond of telling.
2) is written by Chaplin's friend.
3) was announced at the competition.
4) happened before Chaplin had become world famous.
2. People who took part in the competition had to...
1) sing songs.
2) keep it a secret.
3) imitate Chaplin's manners.
4) dance.
3. When the results of the competition were announced Chaplin learnt that...
1) his new film was a success.
2) lie had won the first prize.
3) lie had not won the first prize.
4) he had won the second prize.
4. When Chaplin learnt the news lie decided...
1) to be angry.
2) to keep it a secret.
3) to tell everybody about it.
4) to laugh.
II. Find the wrong sentence.
1) Chaplin didn't take pail in the competition.
2) Chaplin didn't allow to hold this competition.
3) Chaplin didn't know about the competition.
4) Chaplin didn't tell anybody about his plans.
III. Choose the synonym to the underlined word.
Those taking part had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Chaplin film.
1) play
2) picture
3) cinema
4) performance