Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching (Technology Basics)

Match the words with the correct meanings.

VocabularyMeaning

1. artificial intelligence (AI)A. A connection between devices that allows data sharing

2. cybersecurityB. The protection of computers and information from attacks

3. digital footprintC. Technology that allows machines to think and learn

4. cloud computingD. Information about a person’s online activities

5. connectivityE. Storing and accessing data through the internet

Answers:
1 - C
2 - B
3 - D
4 - E
5 - A

Exercise 2: Word Family Expansion

Complete the table with the correct forms.

NounVerbAdjective

innovation______innovative

communicationcommunicate______

developmentdevelop______

securitysecure______

automationautomate______

Answers:

• innovation → innovate → innovative
• communication → communicate → communicative
• development → develop → developmental
• security → secure → secure
• automation → automate → automated

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks (Contextual Vocabulary)

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Words:
algorithm | privacy | virtual | data | social media | device | digital literacy

1. Students need strong __________ skills to evaluate online information effectively.
2. Many companies use an __________ to recommend products based on user behaviour.
3. Protecting personal __________ is important when using online platforms.
4. Smartphones are portable electronic __________ used for communication and entertainment.
5. Online meetings have become common through __________ platforms.
6. Users generate a large amount of __________ every day through internet activities.
7. __________ platforms allow people to interact and share information online.

Answers:

1. digital literacy
2. algorithm
3. privacy
4. devices
5. virtual
6. data
7. social media

Exercise 4: Synonym Expansion

Replace the underlined words with more advanced vocabulary.

Example:
Technology is changing our lives.
→ Technology is transforming our lives.

1. The internet has made communication easier.
   → ___________________________
2. Many people are worried about online safety.
   → ___________________________
3. Technology has a big effect on education.
   → ___________________________
4. Smartphones are becoming more common worldwide.
   → ___________________________
5. Companies collect information from users.
   → ___________________________

Possible Answers:

1. more convenient / more accessible
2. concerned about cybersecurity
3. significant impact on education
4. increasingly widespread
5. gather / analyse user data

Exercise 5: Academic Vocabulary Upgrade (MUET Writing)

Change the basic words into more academic expressions.

Basic WordAcademic Vocabulary

goodbeneficial / advantageous

badharmful / detrimental

useutilise / employ

changetransform / modify

problemchallenge / issue

helpassist / facilitate

importantsignificant / essential

Task: Rewrite the sentences.

Example:
Technology is important in education.
→ Technology plays a significant role in education.

1. Social media can help students learn.
   → ___________________________________
2. Too much screen time is bad for health.
   → ___________________________________
3. Technology changes the way people communicate.
   → ___________________________________

Exercise 6: Technology Collocations

Match the words to form common phrases.

AB

digitalsecurity

onlinelearning

artificialintelligence

personalinformation

mobileapplications

technologicaladvancement