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
- Students need strong __________ skills to evaluate online information effectively.
- Many companies use an __________ to recommend products based on user behaviour.
- Protecting personal __________ is important when using online platforms.
- Smartphones are portable electronic __________ used for communication and entertainment.
- Online meetings have become common through __________ platforms.
- Users generate a large amount of __________ every day through internet activities.
- __________ platforms allow people to interact and share information online.
Answers:
- digital literacy
- algorithm
- privacy
- devices
- virtual
- data
- 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.
- The internet has made communication easier.
→ ___________________________
- Many people are worried about online safety.
→ ___________________________
- Technology has a big effect on education.
→ ___________________________
- Smartphones are becoming more common worldwide.
→ ___________________________
- Companies collect information from users.
→ ___________________________
Possible Answers:
- more convenient / more accessible
- concerned about cybersecurity
- significant impact on education
- increasingly widespread
- 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.
- Social media can help students learn.
→ ___________________________________
- Too much screen time is bad for health.
→ ___________________________________
- Technology changes the way people communicate.
→ ___________________________________
Exercise 6: Technology Collocations
Match the words to form common phrases.
AB
digitalsecurity
onlinelearning
artificialintelligence
personalinformation
mobileapplications
technologicaladvancement