Doctors and Nurses Want More Money

醫生與護理師希望加薪


Introduction

Doctors and nurses in different countries are unhappy. They want more money and better work rules.

不同國家的醫生與護理師感到不滿,他們希望獲得更高的薪資以及更好的工作規範。

Main Body

In Victoria, Australia, doctors want 30% more money. They are very tired. They will stop doing extra work soon.

在澳大利亞維多利亞州,醫生希望加薪 30%。他們感到非常疲憊,很快將停止承接額外工作。

In England, doctors are happy now. They agreed to a new pay deal. But in Northern Ireland, doctors are still on strike. They say their pay is too low.

在英格蘭,醫生目前感到滿意,因為他們同意了一項新的薪酬協議。但在北愛爾蘭,醫生仍在罷工,他們表示薪資過低。

In Canada, nurses in British Columbia are angry. They want more staff and better pay. They may stop working for 72 hours.

在加拿大,英屬哥倫比亞省的護理師感到憤怒。他們要求增加人力並提高薪資,可能會停工 72 小時。

Conclusion

Doctors in England have a deal. But medical workers in Australia, Northern Ireland, and Canada are still fighting for more money.

英格蘭的醫生已達成協議,但澳大利亞、北愛爾蘭與加拿大的醫療工作者仍在為加薪而奮鬥。

Vocabulary Learning

🚩 The 'Feeling' Words

Look at how the text describes people. These are basic words for A2 to express emotions:

  • Unhappy → Not happy.
  • Angry → Very unhappy / mad.
  • Tired → No energy.

🛠️ How to say 'More'

In this story, people don't want 'some' money; they want MORE money.

Pattern: Want + More + Thing

  • Want more money
  • Want more staff

🌍 Where is this happening?

Notice the word 'In' before the place:

InVictoria, Australia InEngland InCanada

Vocabulary Learning

unhappy (adj.)
not happy; sad or dissatisfied
Example:The workers are unhappy with their low pay.
rules (n.)
instructions about what you can and cannot do
Example:The office has new rules about break times.
deal (n.)
an official agreement between two groups
Example:The company and the workers made a deal.
strike (n.)
when workers stop working to ask for more money or better rules
Example:The doctors are on strike for one week.
staff (n.)
the group of people who work for an organization
Example:The hospital needs more staff to help patients.
Practice A2 words in a crossword