Unit 7 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

"Use a pen to write."

"You can use my computer to finish your project if yours is not working properly today."

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

"A smartphone is an essential tool for modern life."

"The modern smartphone has more computing power than the systems NASA used to guide the Apollo missions to the Moon and back."

a camera that captures an image as digital data that can be kept and viewed on a computer

"Digital camera stores electronic photos."

"Digital cameras capture images as electronic files replacing traditional film with memory cards and digital sensors."

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

"I found the recipe on the Internet."

"We use the Internet to send emails and find information from all over the world."

a hand-held electronic device that is used for reading e-books and other documents in digital format

"She reads novels on her e-reader."

"She reads novels on her e reader and can carry hundreds of books in a lightweight device."

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

"The spot welding was performed by an industrial robot."

"The robot in our factory can assemble over five hundred cars every single day."

a movie that uses special techniques and technologies to create the illusion of depth in the images, making them look more lifelike and realistic than traditional flat, two-dimensional movies

"The 3-D movie was exciting."

"The new animated film uses advanced 3-D technology to create a truly immersive visual experience for audiences."

a vehicle that can operate without a human driver

"The driverless car has no steering wheel."

"The driverless car has no steering wheel and is fully autonomous."

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

"My phone has a global positioning system."

"My phone has a global positioning system so I never get lost while driving."

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

"Technology changes fast."

"Modern technology has made communication faster and easier but some people argue that it has also reduced the quality of face to face interactions."

on many occasions

"We often visit our grandparents."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

"Social media connects people worldwide."

"Social media platforms have changed the way people communicate and share information around the world."

the act putting something into use

"The manual explains proper usage."

"The manual explains proper usage and you should read it before operating the machine."

a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper

"Use a paper clip."

"She couldn't find a stapler, so she used a paper clip to hold the important documents together."

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

"My webcam is broken."

"The webcam on my laptop stopped working, so I had to buy a new one for online meetings."

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

"The pencil is broken."

"The artist used a soft pencil to sketch the outline of the portrait before filling in the details with charcoal and colored pastels."

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

"The air is invisible."

"The invisible man could walk through crowds without anyone knowing he was there because nobody could see him."

to connect something to an electrical port

"Plug in the charger before using it."

"Before you can use the new printer you need to plug it into a power outlet and connect it to your computer."

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

"This kitchen gadget lets you slice an avocado in seconds."

"My grandfather loves collecting unusual gadgets, especially old radios and mechanical watches."

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

"He is really into playing guitar."

"My younger brother is really into video games and spends most of his free time playing them."

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

"A flash drive stores data."

"He saved his important presentation onto a portable flash drive before leaving the office."

a person who is extremely skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area

"He is a computer whiz."

"He is a computer whiz and can fix any software problem within minutes."

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

"The hacker entered fast."

"The hacker tried to break into the system from a hidden server."

the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

"Identity theft is a crime."

"Identity theft can damage a person's finances and privacy for years."

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

"She used a tablet."

"A graphics tablet allows a digital artist to draw directly onto a pressure-sensitive surface and see their creation appear on a monitor."

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

"You can stream movies on this website."

"You can stream the movie online from the streaming service without having to download it to your device."

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

"My printer needs more ink."

"My printer ran out of ink right before I needed to print my important assignment for class."

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

"The drone flew high."

"The drone recorded the area from above and sent the image back quickly."

a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

"This is your assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the course."

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

"Send the letter by mail."

"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

"The music tape played."

"He wrapped the package with tape before sending it to the office."

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

"The house is old."

"The old tree in the backyard had been there for over a hundred years and provided shade for three generations."

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

"The device stopped working."

"This device helps me study more efficiently."

an event that causes a computer, system, or application to stop working

"The computer had a crash."

"The unexpected system crash caused a significant loss of unsaved work."

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

"Please edit this scene."

"The director asked the editor to carefully edit the footage to create a cohesive narrative."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."