TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
What do we call harmful software that attacks computers?
A virus
Change to passive: “People are downloading the file.”
The file is being downloaded.
What is the noun form of “curious”?
Curiosity
What verb matches “a problem”?
Solve
Expression meaning “do what everyone else does.”
Follow the crowd
Which technology term means “a wireless internet connection”?
Wi-Fi
Reduced relative clause: “A person who is looking for adventure…”
A person looking for adventure…
Adjective for someone with discipline?
Disciplined
Use “analyze” correctly.
We need to analyze the situation first.
Past habit using “used to.”
I used to play outside every afternoon.
Name two forms of written communication.
Emails, text messages, banners, fliers, billboards (any two)
Use “except for” in a sentence.
The city is quiet except for the traffic.
Use “on the other hand” in a sentence.
I love traveling; on the other hand, I hate packing.
How do you stay up with current events?
Read the news, watch TV, follow updates online
Use “would” to describe a repeated past action.
When I was little, we would visit my grandparents every Sunday.
Complete the tag question: “Apps are cool, ___ they?”
Aren’t
Combine with non-defining clause: “My sister is a great cook. She never uses recipes.”
My sister, who never uses recipes, is a great cook.
Formal sentence using “as a matter of fact.”
As a matter of fact, the results were better than expected.
Explain “keep things in perspective.”
Not exaggerating problems / seeing the big picture
Use “follow the crowd” in a negative way.
I don’t like to follow the crowd when making decisions.
Give one example of a negative question expressing opinion about tech.
Doesn’t it seem like people use their phones too much?
Rewrite using a reduced clause: “Someone who needs help should ask.”
Someone needing help should ask.
Explain why innovation is important using a connector.
Innovation is essential because it creates new solutions; furthermore, it keeps companies competitive.
Sentence combining “solve a problem” and “stay connected.”
We solved the problem by staying connected through the app.
Compare two cultures using “unlike” or “in contrast to.”
Unlike my country, people here eat dinner very late.