Vocabulary
Toy / おもちゃ (名詞) – something people play with for fun
I got a new toy for my birthday.
誕生日に新しいおもちゃをもらいました。
Blind Box / ブラインドボックス (名詞) – A box that hides what is inside until you open it
The blind box makes opening the toy exciting.
ブラインドボックスは、中身を開けるときのワクワク感があります。
Celebrity / セレブ (名詞) – a famous person
A celebrity posted a photo with her Labubu.
あるセレブが、自分のラブブの写真を投稿しました。
Ugly-cute / 不細工だけど可愛い (形容詞) – something that looks strange but still cute
The Labubu toy is ugly-cute, and people love it..
ラブブのおもちゃは不細工だけど可愛くて、みんなに愛されています。
Accessory / アクセサリー (名詞) – something small you wear or add for decoration
She put a Labubu accessory on her school bag.
彼女は学校のバッグにラブブのアクセサリーをつけました。
Article
The Labubu Toy Craze
The Labubu toy has become one of the most popular toys in the world. People in many countries are talking about it and trying to collect it. Labubu is a small, fuzzy toy with big ears, a wide smile, and a funny face. It was made by a company called Pop Mart in Hong Kong.
Labubu is special because it looks different from other cute toys. Many people call it “ugly-cute.” This means it is not beautiful in the usual way, but people still find it adorable and fun. The strange design makes it stand out and easy to remember.
Another reason people love Labubu is the way it is sold. It comes in a blind box, so you don’t know which toy you will get until you open it. This makes it exciting and surprising for fans. Some people buy many boxes to try and get a full set of Labubu figures. Others use them as small accessories on their bags or desks.
The toy became even more famous after celebrities and online influencers shared pictures and videos of it. Soon, fans around the world started buying it. Today, Labubu is popular not only in China, but also in Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States. Because so many people want one, it can be hard to find in stores.
For many people, Labubu is more than just a toy. It is a way to feel happy, playful, and young again.
Source: BBC News
Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions following the article in English.
- What makes Labubu look different from other toys?
- What is a blind box?
- How did Labubu become famous around the world?
- Why is it sometimes hard to buy Labubu in stores?
Summary
Talk about these topics with your tutor.
In your own words, attempt to summarise the article in 4 sentences or less.
Discussion
Discuss these topics with your tutor, and support your answers with examples or experience.
- Do you think toys for adults are a good idea? Why or why not?
- Would you like to buy a toy like Labubu?
- How do you feel when you get a surprise gift or item?
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