8.Hello Kitty,one of the most famous imaginary(61)characters ( character) in the world,greets us everywhere.Since she was born,she(62)has gained (gain) impressive popularity-she is(63)aninternational fashion queen.
2014was the character's 40th birthday.Fans from around the world gathered(64)cheerfully (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.
Hello Kitty(65)was designed (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls.The designers could not(66)have dreamed (dream) that she would become such a(67)global (globe) star as she is today.
Helen McCanhy,an author and expert on Japanese cartoons,explained(68)whythe character is so popular."Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun.Women and girls all over the world are happy(69)to buy (buy) the image of the trusting,loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty."
And the imaginary character does not only appeal(70)tofemales.There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men,such as neckties and golf bags.