A rare first-generation Labubu figure was sold for $150,000 in Beijing. The 131-cm mint green Labubu, with a funny face and sharp teeth, looked like a small monster. It was sold for 1.08 million yuan at the Yongle International Auction House, which usually sells jewelry (珠宝) and modern art. “Congratulations to the online buyer on collecting the world’s only one of its kind!” said the auctioneer.

At the auction, 48 Labubu figures were sold. The second highest price was $114,086 for a brown, 160-cm Labubu. Only 15 of these exist worldwide. Other figures went for more than $1,000 each. Buyers also pay a 15% fee on top of the price.

Labubu toys are made by Pop Mart, a Chinese company. They were created by a Hong Kong artist. These toys have a bunny body and an elf face — some say they look strange but cute. Recently, people have gone crazy for Labubus. In some places, fans fight outside stores to buy them! Even in China, where Pop Mart is based and most of its toys are made, people are struggling to get their hands on Labubus.

Why are Labubu toys so hot? In China, a $81 blind box can sell for $278 online! Pop Mart’s profits (利润) grew by 125% last year because of Labubu. “Labubu is a popular toy in China. Now it’s becoming famous art around the world because people everywhere really love it,” said Zhao Xu, the auction founder. They plan to hold more auctions monthly. Labubu’s success shows how popular toys can become big business!

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1.1. Where was the rare Labubu figure auctioned?

A In Shanghai.

B In Beijing.

C In Hong Kong.

D In New York.

解析：选B。细节理解题。文章开头明确提到“A rare first-generation Labubu figure was sold for $150,000 in Beijing.”，可知此次拍卖在北京举行。故选B。

2.2. If a Labubu costs $2,000 at the auction, how much does a buyer pay in total?

A $2,000.

B $2,300.

C $2,500.

D $2,700.

解析：选B。数字计算题。根据第二段的“Buyers also pay a 15% fee on top of the price.”可知，买家还需支付15%的佣金，也就是说，买家竞得拍品后，需要按拍品落槌价的15%支付佣金，2000 + 15%*2000 = 2300美元。故选B。

3.3. Why do fans fight outside stores?

A They want to buy Labubu toys.

B They don’t like the prices.

C They want to meet the artist.

D They feel bored while waiting.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第三段的“Recently, people have gone crazy for Labubus. In some places, fans fight outside stores to buy them!”可知，粉丝打架是因为想抢买下Labubu玩具的机会。故选A。

4.4. What made Labubu toys so hot according to Zhao Xu?

A Low prices.

B Many colors.

C Global art popularity.

D Educational value.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Now it’s becoming famous art around the world because people everywhere really love it”可知，他指出，拉布布不仅在中国流行，还因其全球艺术认可而闻名（it’s becoming famous art around the world），说明其热度还源于国际艺术市场的认可。故选C。

5.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A Labubu’s high prices.

B Pop Mart’s profits.

C Auction house’s plan.

D Labubu’s global success.

解析：选D。主旨大意题。文章围绕首代拉布布在京拍出高价展开，介绍其外形、受欢迎程度、拍卖情况及背后商业影响，核心是拉布布从潮流玩具走向全球艺术的成功，“global success”涵盖其国际影响力与商业成就，其他选项仅为细节（A高价、C利润、D拍卖计划），并非本文的主旨。故选D。