【刷题1】英语阅读理解记叙文1
Exercise 1
Even people who don't understand English can enjoy Chaplin's films because they are almost silent. It isn't what he says that makes us laugh. His comedy（喜剧）doesn’t depend upon words of language， but on the little actions which mean the same thing to people all over the world.
In his films， Chaplin raises his thick black eyebrows（眉毛）. He straightens his coat or swings his walking stick in the air. He hides behind a fat lady or climbs under a table to escape from his enemies. Trying to be brave,he faints away on the floor. He pretends to be what he is not and never could be-a rich, successful, important man. It is the secret of Chaplin's huge success.
He discovered the character of the little tramp almost by accident. As young men, he and his brother traveled to America in a small company of actors and acted in various cities. One day Chaplin was invited to join a new company that was making comedies. It was in his second film that he wore the clothes that made his reputation:black hat，tight coat， big trousers， huge shoes， moustache（胡须）and walking stick. He intended simply to make people laugh. But the odd disguises（扮相） made him look both comic and sad.
His appearance was a popular success, right from the beginning. But his early films didn't have many stories.They were full of actions. The little man played fast-moving games of hide-and-seek with his enemies, racing down city streets, jumping on trains, and boating down rivers.
1. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Chaplin was a homeless traveler.
B. Chaplin hardly did actions in his films.
C. Chaplin amused his audience by his actions.
D. Chaplin always did the same actions in his films.
2. The secret of Chaplin's success is that he created a character who
A. faints away on the floor, trying to be brave
B. behaves as if he was a successful, important, rich man
C. straightens his coat or swings his walking stick in the air
D. hides behind a fat lady or climbs under a table to escape from his enemies
3. The word “tramp” in Line 1, Paragraph 3 may mean a“ ”.
A. person who walks far
B. person who walks heavily
C. disabled person who is unlucky
D. homeless person who moves about
4. With the he l of his odd appearance, Chaplin intended to look .
A.rich
B.funny
C.successful
D.impressive
5. Chaplin's films were full of the following actions EXCEPT .
A. boating down rivers
B. racing down city streets
C. jumping on trains
D. riding bicycles
