Theodore Roosevelt was a _________ man; he was successful as a statesman, soldier, sportsman, explorer, and author.
A) capable B) versatile C) skillful D) able
Charlie Chaplin, the world’s most famous __1__ was born and raised in London. His parents were both entertainers. They separated before Charlie was three. Chaplin's father was __2__ to alcohol and his mother was mentally ill. The __3__ that Chaplin faced in his early life was a great influence on his characters and themes in his films reflected the scenes of his childhood.
Charlie Chaplin was a(n) __4__ talented comic with great imagination. He was good at using his physical senses to invent his art. He also created the great comic character of “the Tramp”, the little man in rags who gave his creator __5__ fame. The tramp __6__ tiny moustaches, huge pants and tail coats. The working-class audiences would clap for such a character who __7__ against authority.
For Chaplin’s emotional life, Chaplin’s collision between a deep need to be loved and a corresponding fear of being __8__ resulted in disaster in his early marriages. However, it’s a relief to know that life eventually gave Charlie Chaplin the stable happiness it had earlier __9__ him.
Chaplin died in 1977. His working life in entertainment __10__ over 65 years. It is doubtful any individual has ever given more entertainment, pleasure and relief to so many human beings when they needed it the most.
A) comedian
I ) addicted
B) disadvantage
J) immensely
C) permanent
K) sported
D) revolted
L) betrayed
E) denied
M) spanned
F) attracted
N) temporary
G) negative
O) actress
H) practically
Directions:Please match each word in the left column with the corresponding explanation in the right one.
oblige
A. to look with the eyes partly open
B. to make it necessary for you to do sth
C. having a lack of respect for certain organization, beliefs, customs
D. to shine brightly
E. to conquer
F. unsuitable
G. to do sth for sb as a favor or small service
H. heavier, larger on one since than on the other
I. extremely enthusiastic
J. nearest in time, order, etc
It is implied in the passage that holding a university degree ________.
A) may result in one’s inability to solve complex real life problems
B) does not indicate one’s ability to write properly worded documents
C) may make one mentally sick and physically weak
D) does not mean that one is highly intelligent
