New Help to Get Weight Loss Medicine
取得減重藥物的新援助
Introduction
More people in the USA can now get medicine to lose weight. This is because of a new government program and a court decision.
現在更多美國人可以取得減重藥物。這是由於政府的一項新計畫以及法院的一項裁決。
Main Body
The government has a new program. Now, some people pay only $50 for weight loss medicine. About four million people can use this help.
政府推出了一項新計畫。現在，部分人士購買減重藥物僅需支付 50 美元。約有四百萬人可以使用這項援助。
At the same time, a judge made a decision. A state wanted to stop high prices for one medicine. The judge said the state cannot do this.
與此同時，法官做出了一項裁決。某州政府想要阻止一種藥物的高價。法官表示該州不能這樣做。
Many people now use these medicines. They buy less sugar and junk food. They buy more vegetables and new clothes. Some women also find better jobs.
現在許多人使用這些藥物。他們減少購買糖分和垃圾食物，並增加購買蔬菜和新衣。部分女性也找到了更好的工作。
Conclusion
Now, weight loss medicine is cheaper for many people. Also, drug companies can still set their own prices.
現在對於許多人來說，減重藥物變得更便宜了。此外，藥廠仍可自行設定價格。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'More/Less' Balance
In this text, we see how to describe changes using More and Less. This is a key skill for A2 learners to describe life and habits.
1. Adding things (More + Noun)
- More people A larger number of people.
- More vegetables A larger amount of food.
2. Taking things away (Less + Noun)
- Less sugar A smaller amount of sugar.
- Less junk food A smaller amount of unhealthy food.
Quick Rule: Use More for increase. Use Less for decrease.
Example from the story: "They buy less sugar... They buy more vegetables."