New Media | Intermediate Vocabulary
Talking about new media in English
With the advancements in technology, people no longer rely on traditional media for their information about the world. Most people use new media for socializing and learning.
Learn 15 words to describe new media
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 New Media Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this memory game to review the vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this memory game to review the vocabulary
Match the words to the pictures. Sound on (🔊) if you want to hear the pronunciation of the vocabulary terms
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
Exercise 4 – Speaking activity
Exercise 4 – Speaking activity
To do this activity, you must use the Google Chrome web browser. You also must give permission to use your microphone.
Exercise 1
Match the words to the pictures. Sound on (🔊) if you want to hear the pronunciation of the vocabulary terms
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
To do this activity, you must use the Google Chrome web browser. You also must give permission to use your microphone.
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Choose the correct option that completes the sentence:
The computer might ___________ if it has a virus.CorrectIncorrect -
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2. Question
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You need to __________ an account if you want to see the message board.CorrectIncorrect -
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3. Question
Choose the correct option that completes the sentence:
When someone joins a new website, they will need to create a new __________.CorrectIncorrect -
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4. Question
Choose the correct option that completes the sentence:
After visiting a new restaurant, some people like to write a ________ about the experience.CorrectIncorrect -
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5. Question
True or false:
A keyword is a name used for each unique user profile.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 6 of 15
6. Question
True or false:
You can post photos, videos and status updates to social networking sites.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 7 of 15
7. Question
Complete the sentence below with the missing word:
There is a popular __________ that helps people meet potential romantic dates in the local area.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Complete the sentence below with the missing word:
You can ___________ another person’s profile if you want to see his or her posts.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Complete the sentence below with the missing word:
My favorite __________ is by a teenager who writes about the best new movies and television series from around the world.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Complete the sentence below:
Did you __________ the new video editing software yet? I need to use it.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Complete the sentence below with the missing phrase:
Fans get excited and often __________ posts made by celebrities because they want to share their opinions.CorrectIncorrect -
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12. Question
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It’s easy to __________ friends and family on social media platforms.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 13 of 15
13. Question
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Some parents want to limit how much time their children spend playing __________ because they can be violent.CorrectIncorrect -
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14. Question
Complete the sentence below with the missing word:
If you forgot your __________, you can also sign in with your email.CorrectIncorrect -
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
Match the terms with the definitions.
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- comment on
- connect with
- video game
- username
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to leave a message responding to someone's spoken or written words
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to make social connections
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an electronic game in which players control images on a television or computer screen
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a personal and specific name used for membership of a website or app
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Let us review the vocabulary terms to describe new media.
| Term | Part of speech | Definition |
| app | noun | a computer program that performs a special function |
| blog | noun | a website on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences |
| comment on | verb | to leave a message responding to someone’s spoken or written words |
| connect with | verb | to make social connections with another person |
| crash | verb | to stop working suddenly |
| follow | verb | to agree to see another person’s social media profile |
| install | verb | to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place |
| keyword | noun | a word that is used to find information |
| post | noun | to publish writing or media on the internet |
| profile | noun | a personal account with a website, app or company |
| review | noun | a report that gives someone’s opinion about the quality of a book, performance, product, etc. |
| set up | verb | the process of making something (such as a machine or computer program) ready to be used |
| username | noun | a personal and specific name used for membership of a website or app |
| video game | noun | an electronic game in which players control images on a television or computer screen |