Work Problems at Samsung and in India
Introduction
Many workers and bosses are fighting in different countries. They disagree about money and laws.
Main Body
In South Korea, Samsung workers want more money. The company wants to give a 10% bonus. The workers want a 15% bonus. If they do not agree, the workers will stop working on May 21. This will mean fewer computer chips for the world. In India, the government made new rules for work. Many worker groups are angry. They say the rules help big companies but hurt the workers. They want to protest across the country. Also in India, farm workers are unhappy. They want the old laws back. They will stop working on May 15 because they want better jobs and easier ways to get paid.
Conclusion
Work is difficult right now. Samsung might stop making chips, and Indian workers are fighting the government.
Learning
⚡ THE 'WANT' PATTERN
In this text, we see a very common way to talk about desires and needs.
Pattern: Person + want + Thing
From the text:
- Workers → want → more money.
- The company → wants → to give a bonus.
- They → want → the old laws back.
💡 Quick Tip for A2: Notice the small change with the letter -s.
- Many people want... (No -s)
- The company wants... (Add -s because it is one thing)
Common Phrases to Use:
- I want a coffee.
- She wants a new job.
- We want more time.