Module 6 Technology

- charger (n)=a device used for passing an electrical current through a battery to make it more
powerful or last longer ‫شاحن‬
- communicate (v) = to be in contact with ‫يتواصل‬
- control (v)=to have complete power over sb or sth ‫يتحكم‬
- convert (v)=to change in order to use for a different purpose ‫يحول‬
- display (v) = to put objects in a place where they can be seen easily ‫يعرض‬
- download (v)=to copy or move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from
a website ‫يحمل‬
- plug in (phr v) = to connect a cord to the electricity supply ‫يوصل الفيشة‬
- record (v)=to put sth on tape or film ‫يسجل‬
- scroll (v)=to move up and down on a screen ‫يقلب الشاشة‬
- store files (phr) = save data on a computer ‫يخزن الملفات‬
- surf online (phr)=browse the Internet ‫يتصفح النت‬
- upload (v)=to transfer data onto a computer ‫يرفع‬
- voice command (n)= verbal instruction ‫امر صوتي‬
- apply principles(phr)=put theories to use ‫يطبق القوانين‬
- artificial intelligence (n)=a type of computer technology which is concerned with making machines
work in an intelligent way ‫ذكاء اصطناعي‬
- assist (v)=to aid, support ‫يساعد‬
- camera (n)= a device for taking photographs or recording moving pictures crawl/kro:l/(v)=to move
around on your hands and knees ‫كاميرا‬
- demonstrate (V)=to prove, show ‫يستعرض‬
- equipped (pp) =having the objects needed for a purpose ‫مجهز‬
- experiment (n)= scientific test done to see what will happen to sth under particular conditions ‫تجربة‬
- external (adi)=outside ‫خارجي‬
- flesh and blood(pr)=a real person ‫انسان‬
- generate (v)=to create produce ‫يولد‬
- humanoid (adi)=having the shape and qualities of a human ‫له صفات و شكل انسان‬
- interact with (V)=to communicate, react to ‫يتفاعل مع‬
- investigate (V)=to examine an event or situation and try to find out what happened ‫يحقق‬
- learning abilities (phr)=the skill one has to gain knowledge ‫مهارات التعلم‬
- metal and circuits (phr)=chemical element and a closed wired system ‫دورة كهربائية‬
- microphone (n)=device used to make sounds louder or to record them
- motor (n)=mechanism
- patient care (n)= looking after the sick ‫رعاية المرضي‬
- patiently (adv)=calmly ‫بصبر‬
- physically (adv)=in a way that relates to the body ‫بدنيا‬
- physically interact (phr)= communicate with your body ‫يتفاعل مع الجسم‬
- physique (n)=the shape and size of sb's body ‫شكل الجسم‬
- pick up (phr v)=to collect ‫يجمع‬
- react (v)=to behave in a certain way as a result of sth ‫رد الفعل‬
- record sounds (phr)=store sounds/voices ‫يسجل صوت‬
- research team (n)= scientists searching for information ‫فريق بحث علمي‬
- residential care homes (phr)=a place where someone old/ill lives to be looked after ‫دار مسنين‬
- stimulus (n) =sth that causes sb or sth to move or react ‫محفز‬
- surroundings (n) = everything around or in a place ‫البيئة المحيطة‬
- toddler (n)=a young child ‫طفل صغير‬
- workload (n)=the amount of work sb has to do ‫حمل العمل‬
- workplace (n)=the place where people do their jobs ‫مكان العمل‬
- appear (V) =to become noticeable ‫يظهر‬
- be after (phrv)=want ‫يريد‬
- be away (phr v)=be absent ‫غائب‬
- be in for (phr v) = expect sth bad ‫يتوقع شيء سيء‬
- be off ( phr v ) = leave ‫يغادر‬
- be on (phr v)=be shown on TV ‫معروض في التلفاز‬
- be out of ((phrv)=have no more ‫يخلص‬
- browser (n)=the software on a computer that enables you to search the Internet ‫متصفح‬
- chat online (phr)=talk on the Internet
- connect (v)=to join sth to sth else ‫يوصل‬
- copy (v)=to produce sth that looks like the original thing, to imitate ‫ينسخ‬
- design (v)=to create the plan or drawing for sth ‫يصمم‬
- disconnect (v) = to cut off, stop the supply of sth (water, electricity, telephone, etc)
- format (n)=any general arrangement of sth ‫شكل – ترتيبات‬
- install (v) =(of a piece o equipment) to put it somewhere and connect it ‫يركب جهاز‬
- keep in touch with (phr) = remain in contact with sb
- networking (n)=interaction with other people to exchange information and develop contacts,
especially to further one's career ‫شبكة‬
- plug into ((phr v)=become connected ‫يوصل‬
- print (v)==to put sth in ink or dye using a machine ‫يطبع‬
- processing (n)=a series of actions carried out in a computer to deal with information ‫عمليات الكمبيوتر‬
- remove (v)=to take sth away ‫يزيل‬
- transfer (v)=to move from one place to another ‫ينتقل‬
Fill in: residential, artificial, human, helping, research, pick up. Use the completed phrases to
write or say sentences about the iCub.
1 research team 4 human being
2 pick up objects 5 helping hand
3 residential care home 6 artificial intelligence
Fill in the correct word(s).
( develop – grow up )
1 Babies............develop........learning skills by interacting with the environment.
2 Children who ………grow up………. in big cities have more educational facilities.
( investigate – research )
3 It took Sarah six months to ......research.......her topic before she started to write her book.
4 "What's that strange smell coming from the kitchen?” “I'll go and …investigate………. !”
( control – manage )
5 The joke the student told was so funny that the teacher couldn't......control..........her laughter.
6 Will scientists ever ............manage.......to find a cure for the common cold?
Choose the odd word out in the following sentences.
1 Andrew's father offered to help him build/prepare/make a robot for his school science project.
2 The presentation gave students a better idea how to apply/follow/join scientific principles when
conducting their experiments.
3 Modern technology such as the Internet has made it easier for people to interact /connect
/combine with one another.
4 It is said that children can develop/improve/grow their learning abilities by listening to classical
music.
5 Tom's teacher told him to research/probe/investigate a topic for his essay.
6 My alarm is programmed/set/formulated to go off at 6:30 am every day.
Fill in: chat, design, print, read, save, surf.
1 We use Skype to ………chat…….. online with our friends in Australia.
2 My computer won't ………read………. the DVD, so I can't watch the film.
3 They……………design…… websites for various companies.
4 Please ……………print………. the document and leave it on my desk.
5 I usually …………surf………... the Net in the evening.
6 …………save……….. your documents in different folders to find them easily.
Fill in: click, connect, copied, disconnect, search, turn, upload.
How to 1)…upload……videos from your digital video camera to your computer.
First,2) …turn….on your digital video camera and 3) ……connect.. .it to the computer.
Then,4) …search.. for your video files in 'My Computer'.5) click....on the video you want to upload.
Click on 'Upload selected video.' The video will automatically be 6) copied….onto your computer.
Finally,7) disconnect…. the video camera from your computer.
Match the verbs to the nouns.
1- Can’t connect to a- a file ( 2 )
2- Save b- emails ( 4 )
3- Forget c- a password ( 3 )
 4- Can’t check d- a document ( 6 )
5- Can’t install e- the server/ the internet ( 1 )
6- Upload f- software ( 5 )
Complete the text with the correct word in the list.
·networking· processing· transfer ·employs· format· browser· files ·installing
A new mobile phone was introduced yesterday which is expected to revolutionise the use of
keyboards on mobile devices. Modern phones encourage communication through texting with SMS
and on social 1) networking.......sites. However these phones are not actually very easy to type
on! This new phone 2) employs.... innovative text-prediction software. The makers have also
redesigned the keypad for effortless typing. Included with the phone is its own word 3) …processing
software which allows users to 4) format.. text-including font, layout and spacing. You can even link
wirelessly to your PC! This means you can 5) transfer......any document with a simple click. There is
no need to access your Internet 6) …browser……to download a file from your web-mail. By 7)
installing.... a simple application to your PC, the software can retrieve 8) …files….from your phone
automatically.
Choose the correct item. Check in the Word List.
1 He couldn't connect to/on the Internet.
2 A smartphone is a great way to keep in/of touch with friends.
3 Plug your MP3 player into/onto the computer to download the music files you want.
4 She removed the battery from/at the digital camera.
5 A strange message keeps appearing in/on my computer screen.
Phrasal verbs: be Fill in the correct phrasal verb.
Be ( out of – after – in for – off – away – on )
1 Do you know what time the programme about new technology is......on....tonight? (be shown on TV)
2 I must be ……off………. now - it's getting late. (leave)
3 Dan's been.....after.. . an iPod for ages so l think I'll get him one for his birthday. (want)
4 The printer's.....out of.......... ink; can you buy some? (have no more left)
5 I knew I was.........in for...... a difficult day at work when the Internet crashed. (expect sth bad)
6 Jack had been .........away...... for two weeks in the Bahamas and came back looking relaxed and
tanned. (be absent)
Word formation (verbs from adjectives)
Read the rule, then form verbs from the adjectives to complete the sentences.
We use the prefix en- or the suffix -en to form verbs from adjectives to give the meaning 'make'. -
Make sure you enable the firewall on your computer. We had to widen the doorway to get the new
equipment in the room.
1 Digital photography makes it easy for people to ...enlarge.......their own pictures.(LARGE)
2 Computers have definitely…shortened……. the time it takes to do a lot of repetitive tasks.(SHORT)
3 One problem with using computers is that it can.....weaken......your eyesight.(WEAK)
4 Run your anti-virus program regularly to……ensure…. that your computer is kept virus-free.(SURE)
5 Many people who use the Internet say it has………broadened…… their horizons.(BROAD)
6 This office chair helps you …straighten….your back when sitting in front of your
computer.(STRAIGHT)
Wishes
We can use wish/if only to express a wish.
I am not tall . ---- I wish I was tall ( I wish I were tall )
I don’t have a car . ------------ I wish I had a car.
+past, to say that we would like something to be different about a present situation
- I wish I was/were better with computers. = I am not good with computers.
+ could +bare infinitive, ,to express wish/regret in the present concerning lack of ability,
- I wish I could design a website.= I can’t design a website.
+ past perfect …to express regret about something which happened or didn't happen in the past
,I wish ( If only ) I had taken a computer course at college., = I didn’t take a course…
+ subject +would +bare infinitive, to express:( a polite imperative/ desire for something to happen )
I wish Sue would reply to my emails.
Notes:
If only is used in exactly the same way as wish but it is more emphatic or more dramatic.
- If only I weren't so tired all the time.
We can use were instead of was after wish and if only. - I wish I weren't/wasn't so busy.
Clauses of purpose
*to +infinitive - He's training to be a graphic artist
*in order to/so as to +infinitive (formal) - He had a part-time job so as to pay for college.
*so that/in order that + can/will (present/future reference)
- I'll write down my password so that/in order that I will not forget it.
*so that/in order that + could/would (past reference)
- She read the instructions so that/in order that she could operate the e-reader.
*in case+ present tense (present/future reference)
Take a credit card with you in case you need some more cash.
*in case +past tense (past reference)
She saved the document on a CD in case her computer crashed.
*for+ noun (expresses the purpose of an action) I've bought a set of brushes for my art course.
for+-ing form (expresses the purpose of something or its function)
This device is used for chatting online.
with a view to+-ing form - Tony went to university with a view to becoming a technician.

*in order not to/so as not to + infinitive

*prevent+ noun/ (+ from)+-ing- They blocked certain sites to prevent children (from)accessing them.
*avoid +-ing form - You should avoid sharing personal information online.
*so that +can't/won't (present/future reference) *so that+ couldn't/wouldn't (past reference)

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
 1. If he had practiced more, he wouldn’t have lost the match.
2. If I had known his phone number, I would have called him.
3. If I had saved some money, I could have bought a new laptop.
4. If I had had a camera, I would have taken a picture.
Complete the sentences. Which type of conditional is each one?

1. When she finishes her project, she will email it to her teacher.
2. Unless you are careful, you'll lose your files.
3. If you had been more careful, you wouldn't have deleted the file.
4. If you read the manual, you will know how to save the file.
5. If you had clicked on 'shut down,' the computer would have switched off.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. When you switch on your mobile, it requires your personal identification number.
2. If I were you, I would buy a laptop because you can take it everywhere with you.
3. I won't be able to send you the email unless John sets up my email account.
4. If she hadn't dropped her phone, it wouldn't have broken down.
5. If I don’t charge my phone every night, the battery goes flat.
6. If his computer had more memory, it would run faster.
7. If we had taken our camcorder on the cruise, we would have shot a video of the dolphins we saw.
8. If he had a smartphone, he could access the Internet.

Make conditional sentences, as in the example.

1. If the Internet connection wasn't down, I could send the files.

2. If you leave your laptop on all night, it will overheat.
3. If Maria had signed into her account, she would have seen the email.
4. If Penny’s PC wasn’t too old, she could play the new games on it.

Use the words in bold to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
1 He didn't buy the smartphone because it was too expensive. HAVE
If the smart phone hadn’t been too expensive, he would have bought it…
3 If Sue doesn't finish her homework first, she doesn't play on her games console. UNLESS
Sue won't play on her games console ........ .unless she finishes..........her homework first.
5 I think you should save your money to buy a better camera. WERE
If ………I were you, I would……....save my money to buy a better camera.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
1 I didn't log into my account, so I didn't see your email.
If I had logged into my account, I would have seen your email
Rewrite the following sentences using conditionals
1 I can't access my email account because I've forgotten my password.
If I …hadn’t forgotten my password, I would access my email account….
2 Don't press this button because it shuts down the computer.
If you....press this button, it shuts down the computer
5 I advise you not to install that program.
If I were……you, I wouldn’t install that prgram.
Use the words in bold to complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
1 It's a pity I didn't take up sports when I was younger. WISH
I wish I had taken up sports when l was younger.
2 Why didn't you tell me you'd hurt your wrist? RATHER
I'd…rather you had told............me that you'd hurt your wrist.
3 Lesley can't wait to go skiing. FORWARD
Lesley is really …looking forward to going………..skiing.
4 You'll miss your doctor's appointment if you don't hurry up. BETTER
You……had better hurry up………or you'll miss your doctor's appointment.
5 I had difficulty in finishing the race. DIFFICULT
I found ……it difficult to finish………the race.
6 Rebecca would rather play basketball than do athletics. PLAYING
Rebecca prefers………playing basketball to doing………….athletics.