UNIT 3: TECHNOLOGY

 

"How techie are you?" are you able to understand all these terms and phrases?:

click the mouse, type a password, insert an image from Clipart, delete a file, browse a website, save a file, cut, copy and paste an image, install a program, download an MP3 file, edit a document, email a friend, chat, surf the Internet, log in to an account, print a document, connect to the Internet, create anew folder or file, scan an image, minimise/ maximise the window, bookmark a website, scroll up/down, attach a file, google (for) something

Now try to complete this blog page using the words in bold:

plug, scan, google, create, scroll, switch on, install, email, save, connect, print, copy and paste, type, download, minimise, edit,  play

22 February: I love my new PC

Cool, I have a brand new Pc. I .....it in, .......on the monitor, ...... my password, and ..... to the Net. I ....my favourite website, ..... down the menu and .... an MP 3 file of my favourite band.  I listened to it several times. It's awesome!
I .... for a nice site of car images. I .... about 20 photos of cool cars in a folder that I .......for my Technology Project. I also ..... some terrific photos of me and my friends and .... them.
I .... my favourite game on my new PC and played it for about an hour. When Mum entered my room, I .... the window and worked on my project.
When I finished my project, I ... and .... it to my Technology teacher. I also ..... it because I want to show it to my friends.
Mum's here again! I must go to bed. 
Nightie night!

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Click on some interesting links to learn more vocabulary to talk about TECHNOLOGY:

Technology phrases: http://www.dcielts.com/exercises/vocab/technology-phrases.htm

Technology sentences: http://www.dcielts.com/exercises/vocab/technology-sentences.htm 

Gap fill essay: http://www.dcielts.com/exercises/vocab/technology-essay.htm

Internet terms: http://www.lingolex.com/internet.htm

Computers: http://iss.schoolwires.com/page/14934

Mobile phones: http://wilsworldofwords.com/2010/06/english-vocabulary-for-mobile-phones-cell-phones.html

Test your vocabulary: http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/vocabulary/mobile-phone-vocabulary1.html

 

  Extra listening:

"Samgsung unveils new smartwatch"

Click here to listen to this piece of news. Mark these statements TRUE or FALSE:

a.	Samsung has introduced to the world its third and best smartwatch.	T / F
b.	The watch can run 16 apps on its screen.	T / F
c.	The body of the watch is made of stainless steel.	T / F
d.	Samsung has probably beaten Apple to the market by a few weeks.	T / F
e.	An expert said the Gear was too expensive to sell well.	T / F
f.	Another expert praised how innovative the Galaxy Gear was.	T / F
g.	The expert said it wouldn't be as popular as smartphones.	T / F
h.	Samsung said you would still need to get your phone out.	T / F

"Internet helps families stay more in touch" 

Click here to listen to the news. Mark the sentences TRUE or FALSE:

a.	Communication technology is reuniting people separated at birth.	T / F
b.	Family members are in more regular contact today than ever before.	T / F
c.	You often needed a stamp to keep in contact years ago.	T / F
d.	Many of our parents’ parents now keep up with technology.	T / F
e.	Technology has had a very negative effect on family communication.	T / F
f.	2% of a survey said technology worsened family communication.	T / F
g.	Families are building network connections inside their homes.	T / F
h.	A researcher said families only used to communicate in the evenings.	T / F

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