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Modern science is transforming the way we understand our world. modify
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| Modern science is transforming the way we understand our world. modify – to change something in order to make it better.
Being disabled, I need a car that can be modified to meet my specific needs. cutting-edge – very modern. Our new mobile phone is still in development but it is at the cutting-edge of technology. state-of-the-art – the latest stage of development of a product, using the most recent ideas and method and including the latest features. The new aircraft design was state-of-the-art and was expected to revolutionise passenger’s experience of flying. advanced – modern and well developed. In the developing world, simple technologies such the mechanical water pump are often more practical solutions to everyday problems than the advanced computer technologies of the western world. high tech – using or involving advanced technology. Some high tech solutions are less reliable than the basic technology they replace. indispensable – something you could not manage without; absolutely necessary. For many people, their mobile phone is indispensable. outdated – out of date; old-fashioned. Jared didn’t want to buy a new iPhone but his mobile looked so outdated compared to those of his friends that he felt pressured into updating it. obsolete – not in use any more, having been replaced by something better. Jerry had to close down his small printing business as his old printer had become obsolete and he couldn’t afford to replace it with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Technology Vocabulary Set 3: Effect impact – the effect of something. Modern technology has had a massive impact on the way we communicate with each other. to transform – to markedly or dramatically change. 12 There can be no denying that computers have transformed the way we work and study. game changer – a new idea or factor that significantly changes an existing situation or way of doing something. The professor’s new theory was a game changer and if proved correct, brought the possibility of time travel one step closer. affect – to influence or cause a change in something. Social media has radically affected both how we communicate and who we communicate with. influence – the power to have an effect on the character, development or behaviour of someone or something. The influence of modern technology is evident in almost every aspect of our daily lives from how we shop to how we spend our leisure time. Technology Vocabulary Set 4: Computers computer literate – to have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to use a computer effectively. The application form specified that candidates must be computer literate to be considered for the job. computer buff – someone who knows a lot about computers and might be considered an expert. Although I have a good understanding of the software I use at work, I certainly wouldn’t call myself a computer buff. laptop – portable computer. With a laptop, I can work almost anywhere as long as I have an internet connection. PC – personal computer; not usually portable like a laptop. I have a PC in my office at work but prefer a laptop for home so that I can use it in different locations around the house. to boot up – to start a computer. Of course I’ll show you how to send an email. You boot up the computer and I’ll be with you in a minute. word processing – the process of producing, editing and storing text on a computer. I have to write a lot of reports for my job so word processing is what I use my computer for more than anything else. to upgrade – to obtain a more powerful or feature-rich computer, electronic device or piece of software. My mobile phone company is always trying to persuade me to upgrade to the latest model. software – the programmes and other operating information used by a computer and related devices. Bella was able to create some amazing photographic effects after installing the new software on her computer. hardware – the physical parts of a computer and related devices. - Computer hardware includes the monitor, keyboard, disk drive, mouse and wiring. 13 to crash – to suddenly stop working. - Guti was in the middle of his online English lesson when his computer crashed. Technology Vocabulary Set 5: The internet internet – the extensive global system of connected computers that allows people to share information and communicate with each other. - I love the fact that I can get free English lessons on the internet. to surf the internet – to look at a series of websites one after the other. I spent hours surfing the internet searching for the best holiday deals. online – connected to the internet. Most of my friends do their grocery shopping online but I prefer to go to the supermarket and choose my food items myself. website – a set of pages of information on the internet about a particular subject, published by a single person or organization. I found an excellent website about how to train puppies the other day. to browse – to look for and look at information on the internet. I often browse the internet for gift ideas when a friend has a birthday coming up. wifi – using radio or microwaves rather than wires to connect to the internet. Having a wifi connection gives me so much more freedom in the way I work as I’m no longer tied to my desk. wifi hotspot – an area with an accessible wireless network, often a public place. Whenever the ship was in port, the crew flocked to the nearest wifi hotspot to connect with their families back home. internet connection – the link between a computer and the internet. There is such a poor internet connection where I live that I have to go to the library when I want to get online. social media – websites and computer programmes such as Facebook or Twitter that allow people to connect and share content online. I have to admit that I connect with my friends on social media more often than I see them face-to-face. viral – an image, video or piece of information that becomes very popular very quickly on the internet. The video of her cat riding on a giant tortoise went viral and achieve nearly a million views. e-commerce – commercial transactions conducted electronically on the internet. Their business really took off when they built an e-commerce website and started selling their products online. e-book – a book published in digital form and read on a computer or other dedicated electronic device. The best thing about e-books is that you can download them instantly and start reading them immediately. Technology Vocabulary Set 6: Internet security 14 privacy – the right to keep personal information secret. Many internet users are very concerned about the privacy of their personal information. censorship – suppressing or stopping certain information being available to the public. - The Chinese have their own social media channels as government censorship means they can’t access Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. internet security – computer systems implemented or actions taken by computer users to protect their data while using the internet. Yüklə 5,56 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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