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TECHNOLOGY

Vocabulary / Definition Example Sentence


Expression

cutting-edge extremely modern and "Our company invests in


advanced cutting-edge technology."

digital divide gap between people "The digital divide can prevent
with/without technology access to education."

tech-savvy knowledgeable about "Young people today are usually


technology very tech-savvy."

AI (Artificial machine learning to mimic "AI is now used in many customer


Intelligence) human behavior service applications."

bandwidth capacity for data transfer "Our internet bandwidth is too low
for video streaming."

Phrasal Definition Example Sentence


Verb

set up establish, start "They set up a new system for remote


work."

log in enter into a system with a "You need to log in to access the
password resources."

back up make a copy of data "Always back up your files to avoid losing
data."

keep up stay informed about "I try to keep up with the latest tech
with news."

roll out release or introduce "The company will roll out new software
next month."

Idiom Meaning Example Sentence


on the same share similar views or "We need to be on the same
wavelength understand well wavelength for this project."

push the go beyond expected "Technology companies often push the


envelope limits envelope."

at the touch of a very easily, with little "Nowadays, information is accessible


button effort at the touch of a button."

state-of-the-art very modern, using the "The lab has state-of-the-art


latest technology equipment."

ahead of the more advanced than "Their products are always ahead of
curve others the curve."

Part 1: Personal Questions

1. How has technology impacted the way you communicate with others?
2. Do you think people are too reliant on technology? Why or why not?
3. What are some ways you use technology daily?
4. Have you ever taken a break from technology? How did you find it?
5. What’s a technological device you can’t live without? Why?
6. What’s the most recent technology you’ve started using?
7. Do you think technology has made life easier or more complicated? Why?
8. Are there any apps or websites you use every day? Why do you use them?
9. What technology do you think will become obsolete in the next 10 years?
10. How do you feel about social media? Do you think it’s more positive or negative
overall?
11. How much time do you spend on your phone each day?
12. What are some skills people need to learn to keep up with technology?
13. Do you prefer communicating with people face-to-face or through technology?
Why?
14. Have you ever had a problem with technology that was difficult to fix?
15. Do you think that technology has changed the way people work? In what ways?
16. What do you think are the dangers of relying too much on technology?
17. Would you say you’re more of a “tech-savvy” person or a “digital minimalist”?
Why?
18. What role do you think technology plays in shaping trends and popular culture?
19. Have you tried any “smart home” devices? What’s your opinion of them?
20. Do you think technology has affected people’s privacy? How so?

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