USA Checks Medicine Prices in Germany
美國調查德國藥品價格
Introduction
The United States is checking how Germany pays for new medicines. The USA thinks Germany does not pay enough money.
美國正在調查德國如何支付新藥費用。美國認為德國支付的金額不足。
Main Body
The USA says Germany pays too little for new drugs. This is bad for American companies. The USA wants fair prices for their medicine.
美國表示德國支付新藥的費用太低。這對美國公司不利。美國希望其藥品能獲得公平的價格。
Germany wants to save money on health care. They want to pay less for drugs. Because of this, some American companies are spending less money in Germany.
德國希望在醫療保健方面節省開支。他們希望降低藥品費用。因此，一些美國公司在德國的投入減少了。
The USA might put taxes on German goods. People can write their opinions in June. There is a big meeting in September.
美國可能會對德國商品課稅。民眾可在六月提交意見。九月將舉行一次重要會議。
Conclusion
The USA is studying German prices. Germany is trying to save money on health care.
美國正在研究德國的價格。德國則試圖在醫療保健方面節省開支。
Vocabulary Learning
💸 The 'Money' Patterns
In this text, we see how to talk about spending and costs. To reach A2, you need to know these three opposite directions:
1. Paying More (The USA's View)
- Pay enough money The amount is correct.
- Fair prices The price is honest/good for both sides.
2. Paying Less (Germany's View)
- Pay too little Not enough money.
- Save money Keep money instead of spending it.
- Pay less A lower price.
3. The Result (Action)
- Spending less money The company is not using its budget here.
💡 Quick Tip: Notice that "too little" is used when the speaker thinks it is a problem.
- Example: "Germany pays too little" = The USA is unhappy.