Twelve US States Try to Stop Big Movie Company Deal
十二個美國州嘗試阻止大型電影公司交易
Introduction
Twelve US states want to stop a big deal. Paramount Skydance wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for 110 billion dollars. The states say this is bad for the market.
十二個美國州想要阻止一項重大交易。Paramount Skydance 打算以 1,100 億美元收購 Warner Bros. Discovery。這些州政府表示這對市場不利。
Main Body
California and eleven other states are angry. They say the new company will be too big. This means movie tickets and cable TV might cost more money. Also, the movies might not be as good.
加州與其他十一個州感到憤怒。他們表示新公司規模會過大。這意味著電影票和有線電視的費用可能會增加。此外，電影品質可能會下降。
Some people disagree. The US government said the deal is okay. But the states say the government is helping a friend of President Trump. They worry that the new owners will change the news on CNN.
有些人並不認同。美國政府表示這項交易沒有問題。但這些州政府則指政府在幫助川普總統的朋友。他們擔心新所有者會改變 CNN 的新聞內容。
Money is a big problem. Paramount wants to save 6 billion dollars. But if the deal is slow, they must pay 650 million dollars every three months. Also, countries in Europe and the UK are checking the deal now.
資金是一個重大問題。Paramount 想要節省 60 億美元。但如果交易進度緩慢，他們每三個月必須支付 6.5 億美元。此外，歐洲和英國的國家目前也在審查這項交易。
Conclusion
The deal is not finished. Now, the companies must wait for the judges and other countries to decide.
這項交易尚未完成。現在，公司必須等待法官和其他國家的決定。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Money' Words
In this news story, we see how to talk about costs and prices. To reach A2, you need to connect actions to money.
1. Action → Money
- Buy 110 billion dollars
- Cost more money
- Save 6 billion dollars
- Pay 650 million dollars
2. Simple Comparison Notice the word "Too".
- "The company will be too big."
- Use too + adjective when something is a problem. (Too hot, too expensive, too big).
3. Future Possibilities Look at the word "Might".
- "Tickets might cost more money."
- Use might when you are not 100% sure, but it is possible.
Quick Guide:
Buy (get something) Pay (give money) Save (keep money)