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Unit 1

Technology & Communication

Topic-related Vocabulary

aid (v) = to help generate (v) = 1. to create; to make people
express their opinion or show
application (n) = 1. a way in which something can interest
be used for a particular purpose
2. if a computer generates a
2. a program or piece of software report, an image etc., it produces
designed for a particular purpose it

cable (n) = 1. the system of sending television harmful (adj) = causing harm or damage
programmes or telephone signals
along wires in the ground
2. a wire that carries electricity or
telephone signals

determine (v) = to control what something will be pacifier (n) = something that is able to make
people become peaceful or calm
development (n) = change, growth, or improvement
over a period of time reference (n) = the act of looking at something to
get information
device (n) = a piece of equipment that is used
for a particular purpose scroll (v) = to move a text or an image on a
computer screen so that you can
digital (adj) = 1. using an electronic system that look at the part that you want
changes sounds or images into
numbers before it stores or sends simulator (n) = a piece of equipment that is
them designed to represent real

2. a digital clock or watch shows conditions
the time in the form of numbers
text (v) = to send a message in writing from
one mobile phone to another

unplugged (adj) = 1. not using any electrical or
disrupt (v) = to interrupt something and stop it electronic devices
continuing as it should 2. (of an electrical device)
disconnected
distract (v) = to make someone stop giving their
attention to something

facilitate (v) = to make it possible or easier for
something to happen

gadget (n) = a small tool or piece of equipment
that does something useful or
impressive

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