New Tech Trends and Apple Products
新科技趨勢與 Apple 產品
Introduction
Tech prices are changing. Apple and Xiaomi are making new and exciting products.
科技產品的價格正在改變。Apple 與小米正在打造全新且令人興奮的產品。
Main Body
Many companies have a problem. They do not have enough computer parts. Because of this, Apple, Samsung, and Dell raised their prices. In India, Apple products are much more expensive now.
許多公司正面臨一個問題，就是電腦零件不足。因此，Apple、三星和 Dell 調漲了價格。在印度，Apple 產品現在變得昂貴許多。
Apple wants to sell new things. They will make a phone that folds. They will also make new computers and smart glasses. Apple is strong and can make many products. Other Chinese companies cannot make as many.
Apple 想要銷售新產品。他們將會研發一款摺疊手機，也會製造新電腦與智慧眼鏡。Apple 的實力強大，能生產多樣產品，而其他中國公司則無法達到如此高的產能。
Xiaomi made a new electric car. The car drove around a fast track without a driver. It was very fast. Also, there is a new power hub. It charges computers very quickly and stays cool.
小米製造了一款全新的電動車。該車在快速賽道上自動駕駛，速度非常快。此外，還推出了一個新的電源中心，能快速為電腦充電並保持低溫。
Conclusion
Parts cost more money now. But Apple is still growing and making new things.
零件現在成本更高。但 Apple 仍在成長並持續創新。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Comparison' Trick
In the text, we see how to compare two things. This is a key skill for A2 English.
1. The 'More' Pattern When a word is long, we add more before it to show a bigger amount.
- Example: expensive more expensive
- Example: money more money
2. The 'As... As' Pattern We use this to say two things are equal (or not equal).
- Text Example: "Other Chinese companies cannot make as many."
- Meaning: They make some, but not the same amount as Apple.
3. Simple Opposites Notice the shift in the story:
- Prices go up (raised) Parts cost more.
- The car is fast It charges quickly.