Solutions Pre-Intermediate Unit 6: How techie are you?

SB p. 54, 129

  1. device– an object that has been designed to do a particular job
  2. camcorder– a video camera that can be carried around
  3. digital– a system of receiving and sending information as a series of numbers showing where an electronic signal is
  4. digital photo frame – a picture frame that displays digital photos without the need of a computer or printer
  5. satnav– a device used to find the way
  6. satellite TV – satelliteTV is a particular kind of broadcast delivery based on using space satellites to deliver signals
  7. tablet PC – a portable computer that is usually smaller and weighs less than a laptop and that uses atouch screeninput device
  8. ebook reader – a handheld computer devicethat makes it possible for books in digital form to be viewed and read by users
  9. HD (high-definition) TV – a television system providing an imageresolutionthat is substantially higher than that of standard-definitiontelevision
  10. hard disk recorder – a type of direct-to-disk recording system that uses a high-capacity hard disk to record digital audio or digital video
  11. notebook (laptop) – a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed
  12. record (v) – to storesoundsormovingpicturesusingelectronicequipmentso that they can beheardorseenlater
  13. charge – to put electricity into sth
  14. battery – a devicethatproduceselectricitytoprovidepowerforradios,cars, etc.
  15. download – tocopyormoveprogramsorinformationfrom a larger computer system (Internet)to a smaller one
  16. rewind– to make arecordinggo back towards thebeginning or a particular place
  17. pause– to stop doing sth for a short time; to make a recording stop for a short time by pressing a button
  18. store – to put orkeepthings (or information) in aspecialplace(hard disk of a computer) to use them in thefuture
  19. turn on / switch on – to startadevicepoweredbyelectricity
  20. turn up – to increasethelevelofsoundorheatthat amachineproduces
  21. take out – to removesomething fromsomewhere
  22. plug in – to connectapieceofelectricalequipmentto anotherpieceofelectricalequipmentor to themainelectricitysupply
  23. put on – to putclothesorshoesontoyourbody
  24. put away – to put something in theplacewhere you usuallykeepit
  25. turn off/ switch off – to stopadevicepoweredbyelectricity
  26. take off – to removesomething
  27. turn down – to reducethelevelofsoundorheatthat amachineproduces
  28. pull out – to take something out of or away from aplace,especiallyusingphysicaleffort
  29. pick up – toliftsomeone or something usingyourhands; (of apieceofelectricalequipment) toreceiveasignal; tocollect, or to go and get, someone or something

SB p. 55, 114

  1. recharge– to fill a battery with electrical power so that the battery can work again
  2. definitely – without any doubt
  3. probably – used tomeanthat something is verylikely
  4. prediction– a statement that says what you think will happen
  5. offer – the actofaskingif someone would like to have something or if they would like you to do something
  6. promise – totellsomeone that you willcertainlydo something
  7. decision – achoicethat you make about something afterthinkingabout severalpossibilities
  8. intention – something that youwantandplanto do
  9. wireless – using a system of radio signals rather than wires to connect computers, mobile phones, etc. to each other
  10. expand – to increaseinsize,number, orimportance, or to make somethingincreasein this way
  11. boil – to reach thetemperatureat which aliquidstartstoturninto agas
  12. heat up– to make or become hot or warm

SB p. 56

  1. social networking site – an online platform that allows users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website
  2. obsession– the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one particular thing
  3. advantage – a conditiongiving agreaterchanceofsuccess
  4. improve – to make sth better
  5. deactivate– to make a device or chemical process stop working
  6. log on – to startusing acomputersystemorprogramby giving apassword
  7. post – to send a letter by post ; to publishsomething such as amessageorpictureon awebsiteor usingsocialmedia
  8. update– to make sth more modern
  9. upload– to copyormoveprogramsorinformationto alargercomputersystemor to the internet
  10. harmless– unable to cause damage or harm
  11. addict – a person who is unable to stop doing or using sth as a habit
  12. addiction– the condition of being addicted to sth
  13. recently – not longago, or at atimethatstartednotlongago
  14. give up– to stop doing sth
  15. demand – to ask for sth very firmly
  16. account – an arrangement in which a person uses the Internet or e-mail services of a particular company
  17. reactivate– to make sth start working again after a period of time

SB p. 57

  1. lie detector – a device used to measure the heart rate, breathing, etc., in order to find out if someone (such as a person suspected of a crime) is being honest
  2. measure– to find the size, quality, etc. of sth in standard units
  3. detect – to notice sth that is partly hidden or not clear
  4. heart rate – the number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute
  5. sweat - theclear,saltyliquidthat youpassthroughyourskin
  6. subtract – to removeanumberfrom anothernumber
  7. app (application) – a computerprogramthat isdesignedfor aparticularpurpose

SB p. 58-59

  1. invent – to designorcreatesomething that has never been made before
  2. invention– sth that has never been designed or created before
  3. inventor – someone who hasinventedsomething or whosejobis toinventthings
  4. necessity– the fact that sth must happen or be done
  5. brainwave – a sudden clever idea
  6. buggy–a lightcarriagepulledby onehorse
  7. vehicle – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land
  8. petrol – a liquidusedas afuelfor carsand othervehicles
  9. warehouse – a largebuildingforstoringthings before they aresold, used, orsentout toshops
  10. motor scooter – a verylightmotorcyclewithsmallwheels
  11. wheel – a circular object, used for makingvehiclesorpartsofmachinesmove
  12. except – not including; but not
  13. balanced – containinganequalamountornumberofsimilarthings orpeople
  14. lean – to movethetoppartof the bodyin aparticulardirection
  15. holder – a devicefor puttingobjectsin or forkeepingthem inplace
  16. attach– to fasten or join one thing to another
  17. exactly – used when you are giving oraskingforinformationthat iscompletelycorrect
  18. dramatically – suddenly and obviously
  19. unroll – to openandmake flatfrom arolledposition
  20. rake – agardentoolwith alonghandleanda row ofpointedmetalteethat thebottom, used for making theearthsmoothor forcollectingleaves
  21. chopsticks– a pair of sticks used for eating with
  22. blow (blew, blown) – to moveand makecurrentsofair, or to bemovedor make somethingmoveon acurrentofair
  23. fan – anelectricdevicewithpartsthatturnquickly, used tomovetheairaround
  24. velсro – a device that consists of twopiecesofcloththatsticktogether with asystemof very smallhooks, used tofastenclothes,bags, etc.
  25. ballpoint pen – a penwith asmallmetalballat the end that putsinkon thepaper

SB p. 60

  1. decline – to refuse (formal)

SB p. 61

  1. run out – to finish, use, orsellall of something, so that there is noneleft
  2. household appliances –piecesofelectricalequipmentused in thehome
  3. kettle– a container with a lid, handle and spout, used for boiling water
  4. microwave (oven)–a piece of electrical equipment that uses waves of energy to cook or heat food quickly
  5. dishwasher – a machine for washing plates, cups, etc.
  6. vacuum cleaner – amachinethatcleansfloorsand othersurfacesbysuckingupdustanddirt
  7. cooker – alargebox-shapeddevicethat is used tocookandheatfood
  8. freezer– a piece of electrical equipment where you can store frozen food for a long time
  9. iron– a chemical element; a tool that can be heated and used to make clothes smooth
  10. toaster – anelectricdevicefor makingtoast
  11. washing machine– an electric device for washing clothes
  12. coffee machine – an electric device for making coffee
  13. fridge– a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold to stay fresh
  14. get back– to returnto aplaceafter you have beensomewhereelse
  15. clear up – to tidyaplaceby gettingridof things that you do notwant; to become bright (about the weather)
  16. load – to put a lot of things into avehicleormachine
  17. electrician - apersonwho puts in,checks, andrepairselectricalwiresandelectricalequipment
  18. drop off – to take someone or something, esp. bycar, to aparticularplace
  19. wash up–tocleantheplates,pans, and other things that you have used forcookingandeating
  20. request – theactofpolitelyorofficiallyaskingfor something
  21. permission – the act of allowing sb to do sth
  22. unload – toremovethethings from a vehicle or a machine
  23. give a lift – to take someone somewhere in your car