Apple and Intel Will Make Chips in the USA
Apple 與 Intel 將在美國製造晶片
Introduction
President Donald Trump says Apple and Intel will work together. They will make computer chips in the United States.
川普總統表示 Apple 與 Intel 將會合作，他們將在美國製造電腦晶片。
Main Body
The US government wants to make chips at home. The government gave Intel 8.9 billion dollars. Now the government owns 10% of Intel. Intel also works with Nvidia and Tesla.
美國政府希望在國內製造晶片。政府給了 Intel 89 億美元。現在政府持有 Intel 10% 的股份。Intel 也與 Nvidia 和 Tesla 合作。
Apple wants to change how it gets chips. Now Apple uses a company in Taiwan. Apple wants to use Intel instead. This is safer for Apple.
Apple 想要改變獲取晶片的方式。目前 Apple 使用一家台灣公司，但 Apple 想要改用 Intel。這樣對 Apple 來說更安全。
Intel has a new boss and new plans. Intel will make chips for Tesla in 2029. Apple might make its products more expensive because AI parts cost more money.
Intel 有了新老闆和新計劃。Intel 將在 2029 年為 Tesla 製造晶片。由於 AI 部件成本增加，Apple 可能會調高產品價格。
Conclusion
Apple and Intel will now make chips in the US. The US government is helping them with money.
Apple 與 Intel 現在將在美國製造晶片，美國政府正以資金提供協助。
Vocabulary Learning
🔮 The "Future" Pattern
In this text, we see one word used over and over to talk about things that are not happening now, but will happen later: will.
How it works:
Subject + will + Action Future
Examples from the story:
- Apple and Intel will work together.
- They will make computer chips.
- Intel will make chips for Tesla.
💡 Easy Swap: Money Words
Notice how the text describes costs and value. To reach A2, you need these simple opposites:
- Give (The government gave money) $
- Cost (AI parts cost more money)
- Expensive (Products become more expensive)
🧩 Useful Linkers
Look at how the writer connects ideas using Now and Instead:
- Now (Current situation) Now Apple uses a company in Taiwan.
- Instead (The change/alternative) Apple wants to use Intel instead.