Cheap and New Movies Make More Money
低成本原創電影更賺錢
Introduction
Many people now like new movies with small budgets. These movies make more money than expensive movies based on old stories.
現在許多人喜歡低預算的原創電影。這些電影比那些根據舊故事拍攝的高成本電影更賺錢。
Main Body
Fewer people go to the cinema now. In 2019, many people went. In 2025, fewer people go because they watch movies at home.
現在去電影院的人減少了。2019年時很多人去，但到了2025年，因為人們在家中觀看電影，去電影院的人減少了。
Some new movies are very cheap but make a lot of money. For example, the movie 'Obsession' cost very little money. It made millions of dollars quickly. Expensive movies often lose money now.
有些新電影雖然成本很低，但卻能賺很多錢。例如，《Obsession》這部電影花費極少，卻迅速賺進數百萬美元。現在高成本電影經常虧損。
One movie maker says this is important. He says movies do not need expensive special effects to be good. Simple stories and few locations can also work.
一位電影製作者表示這很重要。他認為電影不需要昂貴的特效才能成為佳作，簡單的故事和少數的場景同樣能奏效。
Conclusion
The movie business is changing. Original and cheap movies help the cinema stay strong.
電影業正在改變。原創且低成本的電影有助於電影院維持強勢。
Vocabulary Learning
💰 Money Words
In the text, we see how to talk about cost and profit using simple opposites.
The Contrast:
- Cheap (Costs little money) Expensive (Costs a lot of money)
How to use them:
- "The movie was cheap to make."
- "Special effects are often expensive."
📉 Comparing Quantities
Notice how the author compares the number of people over time. This is key for A2 level descriptions.
Pattern: Many Fewer
- Many people: A large number.
- Fewer people: A smaller number than before.
Example:
- 2019: Many people went to the cinema.
- 2025: Fewer people go now.