Amazon Now: Very Fast Delivery

May 13, 2026, 19:55
USTechnology

Introduction

Amazon has a new service. It is called Amazon Now. It delivers things in 30 minutes.

Main Body

Amazon Now delivers food and medicine. It uses small centers in cities. It works in Seattle, Atlanta, and Dallas. Soon it will work in Phoenix and Houston. Amazon also has other fast options. Some items arrive in one hour or three hours. This is now available for 90,000 products in many small towns. Amazon uses drones for some deliveries. Drones carry small packages. They are fast, but there are some rules and problems. Prime members pay $3.99 for delivery. Other people pay $13.99.

Conclusion

Amazon wants to be the fastest company. They want to beat other stores and delivery apps.

Learning

đŸ“Ļ The 'City' Connection

Look at how we talk about places where things happen:

  • In cities →\rightarrow Inside a general area.
  • In Seattle →\rightarrow Inside a specific city.
  • In Phoenix →\rightarrow Inside a specific city.

Easy Rule: Use IN for cities, towns, and countries.

🕒 Time Words

Notice these words used to describe speed:

  1. Now (At this moment)
  2. Soon (In a short time in the future)

Example from text: "Soon it will work in Phoenix."

💰 Price Labels

When we talk about money, we put the symbol first:

  • $3.99 (Three dollars and ninety-nine cents)
  • $13.99 (Thirteen dollars and ninety-nine cents)

Vocabulary Learning

Amazon (n.)
a large online shop that sells many items
Example:I ordered a new phone from Amazon.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:I will finish the work now.
service (n.)
helpful work or support
Example:The customer service was very friendly.
deliver (v.)
to bring something to a person
Example:The courier will deliver the package.
food (n.)
things you eat
Example:She likes to eat fresh food.
medicine (n.)
a drug that helps you feel better
Example:He took medicine for his cold.
center (n.)
a place where many things happen
Example:The shopping center is open every day.
fast (adj.)
quick or speedy
Example:The train is very fast.
drone (n.)
a small flying machine
Example:The drone flew over the lake.
package (n.)
a wrapped bundle of goods
Example:My package arrived on Tuesday.
rule (n.)
a rule is a rule
Example:There is a rule about noise.
problem (n.)
an issue or difficulty
Example:We have a problem with the app.