1. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Most famous Cartoons

2. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi- realistic drawing or painting intended for satireo, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works. An artist who creates cartoons is called a cartoonist. The term originated in the Middle Ages and first described a preparatory drawing for a piece of art, such as a painting, fresco, tapestry, or stained glass window. In the 19th century, it came to refer to humorous illustrations in magazines and newspapers, and in the early 20th century and onward it referred to comic strips and animated films.

3. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Vocabulary Satireo: The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Caricature: A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking charact eristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. Cartoonist: A cartoon is usually a fairly uncomplicated drawing that tells a brief, funny story, and a cartoonist is a person who creates them. Rivalry: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. Beefcake: Attractive men with well-developed muscles.

4. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Tom and Jerry Tom and Jerry is an American animated series of short films created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It centers on a rivalry between its two main characters, Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse, and many recurring characters, based around slapstick comedy.

5. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Popeye the sailor man Popeye the Sailor Man is a cartoon fictional character, created by Elzie Crisler Segar, who has appeared in comic strips and theatrical and television animated cartoons. He first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929; Popeye became the strip's title in later years.

6. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Johnny bravo Johnny Bravo is an American animated television series created by animator Van Partible for Cartoon Network. The series stars a muscular beefcake man named Johnny Bravo who dons a pompadour hairstyle and an Elvis Presley-like voice and has a forward, woman- chasing personality.

7. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck or Donald Duck is a funny animal cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most famous for his semi-intelligible speech and his mischievous and irritable personality. He has appeared in more films than any other Disney character, and is the most published comic book character in the world outside of the superhero genre.

8. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com

9. Most famous cartoons © 2015 albert-learning.com Conversation 1) Which is your favorite cartoon ? 2) Do you still watch them? 3) What did you like most about your favorite cartoon? 4) Which other cartoons you like to watch?