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I. Read the pasage and fill each blank with a suitable word.
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He was born on December 17th 1770 in Bonn, but he (1) moved to Vienna, Austria in 1792, and lived there until his death in 1827. Beethoven showed his (2) innate talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven. Beethoven is regarded as (3) one of the giants of classical music, he is occasinally referred to as (3) ..... of the ''three Bs'' (along with Bach and Brahms). His best-known (4) products include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quarters. He also (5) has chamber music, choral works( including the celebrated Missa solemnics), and songs. He was also a key figure in the transition from the 18th century musical classicsm to 19th century romanticism
I. Read the following text and use the words given in the box to fill in the blanks.
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Ludwig van Beethoven (December 16, 1770 to March 26, 1827) was a German pianist and (1) composer widely considered the greatest of all (2) time , whose innovative compositions combined vocals (3) and instruments, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto and quartet. He is the crucial transitional figure (4) connecting the Classical and Romantic ages of Western music. Beethoven's (5) personal life was marked by a struggle against deafness, and some of his most (6) important works were composed during the last 10 (7) years of his life, when he was quite (8) unable to hear. He died at the age of 56.
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1. What is Charlie Chaplin famous for?
...................He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era...........................................................................
2. What was the art form of this century?
.................motion pictures the art form of the century............................................................................
3. How was his life during the childhood?
................He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship..............................................................................
4. What was the date of his death?
.................. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1997...............................................................
Read the passage, answer the questions
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 for 'the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of the century'. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1997, at his home in Switzerland.
1. What is Charlie Chaplin famous for?
=> He is famous for being the most creative person of the silent-film era.
2. What was the art form of this century?
=> It was making motion pictures.
3. How was his life during the childhood?
=> He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship.
4. What was the date of his death?
=> It was on the 25th of December, 1997
V.Read and then answer the questions
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely regarded as the best football player of all time. Pelé was born on October 21st, 1940 in the countryside of Brazil. Pelé’s father was a professional football player and taught Pelé how to play at a very young age.
Pelé began his career at the age of 15 when he started playing for Santos Football Club. In 1958, at the age of 17, Pelé won his first World Cup. It was the first time the World Cup was shown on TV. People around the world watched Pelé play and cheered.
Pelé won three World Cups and scored 1,281 goals in his 22-year career. In 1999, he was voted Football Player of the Century. Pelé is a national hero in Brazil. During his career he became well-known around the world as ’The King of Football’.
1.When was Pelé born?
=> Pelé was born on October 21st, 1940
2.Why do people call him ‘The King of Football’?
=> .Because he is a national hero in Brazil
3.When did he become Football Player of the Century?
=> He became Football Player of the Century in 1999
4.How many goals did he score in total?
=> There were 1,281 goals he score in total
5.Is he regarded as the best football player of all time?
=> Yes , he is
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (1) __famous____ for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (2) ___taking____ part in exams to become mandarins (3) ___like___ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (4)___home____ and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (5) __study____. Emperor Tran Minh Tong (6)__invited____ Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (7) __talented___ people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (8) ____to__ his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. (9) ___However____, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed. Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was (10)_called_____ Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An's spirit.
III. Read the passages and write True for (T) of False for (F).
His early life
George Washington was born in Virginia. His family owned abigfarm and had George didn’t have much education. Duringhis life he had three jobs: he was a farmer,a soldier, and a politician. He loved the life of a farmer. He grew tobacco and owned horses. He worked hard but he also liked dancing and going to the theatre. In 1759 he married a widow called Martha Custis. They were happy together, but didn’t have anychildren.
His later life
He was Commander-in-Chief of thearmy and fought the British in the War ofIndependence. When the war ended in 1781 he was happy to go back to the farm, but his country wanted him to be President. Finally, in 1789, he became President, and gave his name to the new capital city. He started the building of the White House, but he never lived in it. By 1797 he was tired of politics. He went back to his farm and died there two years later.
1. ______F______ He came from a rich family.
2. ____T________ He loved being a politician.
3. _____T_______ He worked hard.
4. _____T_______ He had a lot of other interests.
5. _______F_____ He had a good education.
6. ______T______ He married, but didn’t have any children.
7. ______T______ He was in office for eight years.
8. ________T____ He was happy to live and work on the farm.
9. _____F_______ Finally he was tired of politics and resigned.
10. ____T________ Americans loved him very much.
Question VII. Read the passage about Charlie Chaplin and choose the best answer.
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 Londonon the 16th of April ,1889.He spent his childhood in poverty and hardship. In 1910he 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 “ 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.When did he start appearing in films?
A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972
2. In about how many films did he play the Tramp?
A.Seventy B. Seventeen C. Twemty-five
3. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for...............
A. his background music
B. his stage performance his character''the Tramp''
C.his background music 4. Which of the following is Not true? A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist. B. He received an award in 1972. C.He played classical music.
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