Task 2. Read the text and choose the correct answer. (20 points)

Charlie Chaplin was a (1) comedic / comedy / comedian / comic British actor who is not for nothing called one of the biggest stars of the 20th-century silent-film era. He’s regarded as one of the most central figures of the early days of Hollywood, who lived an interesting life (2) either / both / and / together in his films and off-screen. He is most recognized (3) with / at / in / on association with his popular character called “Little Tramp”, the man with the toothbrush moustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane and a funny walk. Chaplin is really one of films’ first superstars (4) elevated / elevating / elevator / to elevate the industry in a way few could ever imagine. Charlie Chaplin became equally famous for his life behind the camera. His life was full of scandal and controversy. His affairs with actresses who (5) acting / had acted / have acted / acted in his films numerous. Some of them even ended with marriage. Chaplin (6) was married / married / has been married / had been married four times and had a total of eleven children. Chaplin was a writer, a producer and an actor in his films. He also composed music for most of them. Being financially (7) free / rich / independent / happy he could allow himself to be a perfectionist and spend years on the development and production of a film. Both social and political topics are reflected in his works. (8) Nevertheless / In addition / However / In spite of, they contain autobiographical elements. Chaplin’s comedic style is widely referred to as slapstick, although it’s defined as intelligent and restrained. He managed to avoid conventional slapstick by slowing up the pace and exhausting each scene of its comic potential, paying more attention to people’s feelings (9) for / by / about / towards the characters. Charlie Chaplin received many awards and honours including three Academy Awards. Six of his films (10) were selected / had been selected / had selected / have been selected to be kept in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in Washington D. C., USA.