Technology Pt. 1 | Elementary Vocabulary
Describing Technology in English
Technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. It has enabled us to perform tasks more efficiently, connect with people around the world, and access information and resources that were once inaccessible. Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and its impact on society is expected to grow in the coming years.
Learn 17 words to describe technology
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
Practice Exercises for Technology Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this word search game to review the vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this word search game to review the vocabulary
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
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1. Question
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
In order to click on a website, I need a ______.CorrectIncorrect -
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2. Question
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Many companies have an _______ department that manages the computers and information.CorrectIncorrect -
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3. Question
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I have a lot of pictures and videos, so I need a computer with a lot of __________.CorrectIncorrect -
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4. Question
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
I have the iPhone 8 and my friend has the iPhone 10, so we have different _______.CorrectIncorrect -
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5. Question
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This computer has wires and it uses _________ to function.CorrectIncorrect -
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6. Question
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A PC is an example of a _________.CorrectIncorrect -
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7. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
The opposite of “on” is __________.CorrectIncorrect -
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8. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
If you listen to a lot of music, you should buy an _______.CorrectIncorrect -
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9. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
This computer does not work! It is ________.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
I want to buy a small computer that fits in my backpack, so I should buy a _________.CorrectIncorrect -
Let us review the vocabulary about technology
| Term | Part of speech | Definition |
| keyboard | noun | the set of keys with letters, numbers, and symbols used with a computer |
| laptop | noun | a small computer that can be carried |
| machine | noun | a piece of equipment that works when it has power from electricity, gas, etc. |
| memory | noun | the information that a computer can store |
| menu | noun | a list of things you can choose from. On the computer, you can choose what the computer does |
| model | noun | a version of a product (for example, iPhone 7, 8, 10) |
| mouse | noun | a small device that you move with your hand to control the pointer and click on the computer |
| MP3 player | noun | a device that plays audio files (such as music) |
| off | adjective | not on; the device is in a position that stops the electricity, gas, etc. |
| online | adjective | done over the internet |
| password | noun | a secret series of numbers or letters that allows you to use a computer system |
| PC | noun | “Personal Computer”; a computer made for individual use; sometimes refers to non-Mac computers |
| printer | noun | a machine that is used for printing documents, photos, etc. from a computer to paper |
| screen | noun | the flat part of a computer, phone, television that shows the pictures and text |
| text | verb | to send someone a written message on a mobile phone |
| website | noun | a place on the World Wide Web with information; www._____.com, .net, .org etc |
| work | noun / verb | a job one has to earn money / to do things for your job |