7. The word "cartoon" came from Italian. It first referred to the picture before an actual drawing on the wall. (1)
Since the 1840s, it has also come to refer to any drawing that is humorous, satirical (讽刺的) or showing an opinion. (2)
Today cartoons are a part of the daily lives of most people. People of all ages, especially young children, enjoy all kinds of cartoons in newspapers and magazines, or on television and at the movies. (3)
They have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things. They have supplied ideas to play, movie and television series and so on. (4)
Many cartoonists draw with special pens. Some use the computer. (5)
This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons.
A. It usually appears in a newspaper or magazine, with or without a short test. B. Sure, computers are especially effective tools for making animated cartoons. C. In the mid-19th century, it came into English. D. Names or words from cartoon series have also come into modern languages. E. Cartoons not only show their life, but help form their lifestyle. |