Apple Products Will Cost More Money
Apple 產品價格將調漲
Introduction
Apple says its products will cost more. This is because the parts inside the computers and phones are now more expensive.
Apple 表示其產品價格將會提高。這是因為電腦和手機內部的零件現已變得更貴。
Main Body
Many companies need small computer chips for AI. These companies buy most of the chips. Now, there are not enough chips for Apple. Also, a war in Iran makes it hard to get a special gas for these chips.
許多公司需要用於 AI 的微型晶片。這些公司買走了大部分晶片，導致目前 Apple 的晶片供應不足。此外，伊朗的戰爭使得這些晶片所需的特殊氣體難以獲取。
Apple usually keeps prices low. But now, the parts cost too much. The Mac Mini already costs more. Experts say the iPhone 18 Pro might cost $200 more.
Apple 通常會維持低價。但現在零件成本過高，Mac Mini 的價格已經調漲。專家表示，iPhone 18 Pro 的價格可能會增加 200 美元。
Apple is adding new AI tools to its phones. These tools need more memory. Apple thinks people will still buy the phones because they like the brand. Also, Apple will have a new boss in September.
Apple 正在將新的 AI 工具加入其手機中。這些工具需要更多的記憶體。Apple 認為消費者仍會購買，因為他們喜歡這個品牌。此外，Apple 將在九月迎來新老闆。
Conclusion
Apple is raising prices because AI parts are expensive.
Apple 因為 AI 零件昂貴而調漲價格。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Cause and Effect' Link
To reach A2, you need to explain why things happen. This text uses the word 'because' to connect a result to a reason.
How it works: [Result] because [Reason]
Examples from the text:
- Products cost more because parts are expensive.
- Prices are rising because AI parts cost more.
Your A2 Cheat Sheet: Use this pattern to move from simple sentences to connected ideas:
- I am tired because I worked late.
- The phone is slow because it is old.
📦 Word Group: 'Costs'
Notice how the text uses cost in different ways.
- Cost + Money: "cost more money"
- Cost + Amount: "cost $200 more"
Simple Rule: When talking about price, use: [Item] + cost + [Amount]