cankaya university office of basic and elective courses -english unit-

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WEEK 6

UNIT 5 TECHNOLOGY and YOU

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

1. Laptop (n) :

Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office

Ex: A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the

train.




train.



train.

2. Desktop (n) :

Definition: a type of computer that is put on the top of a desk Ex: My laptop is broken. I should fix its screen and power

supply.


3. Earphone (n) :

Definition: an electronic equipment that you put on your ears so that you can listen privately to radio, recorded music, etc

Collocations: a pair/set of earphones

Ex: I use my earphones when I listen to music in the dormitory not to disturb my roomate.


4. GPS (n):

Definition: global positioning system: a system that can show the exact position of a person or thing by using signals from satellites

Ex: GPS is the abbrevitation of Global Positioning System.


5. DVD player (n) :

Definition: A digital optical disc for storing movies and data.

Ex: I wasted hours yesterday trying to watch a film from

the DVD, but unfortunately it didn’t work.


7. Flash drive (n) :

Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily

Collocations: a 4GB removable USB flash drive Ex: If you have your flash drive with you, you can upload the

files you need from my computer.


7. Digital Camera (n) :

Definition: a type of camera that records images which can be viewed on a computer

Ex: When I was taking the picture of Bosphorus Bridge in İstanbul, a thief stole my digital camera.


8. Headphone (n) :

Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily

Ex: He was wearing headphones and didn’t hear a word I said.


9. Projector (n) :

Definition: a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface


10. MP3 player (n) :

Definition: a machine or computer program that plays music which has been downloaded from the Internet


11. Camcorder (n) :

Definition: a combination of a small video camera and recording device, in a single unit which can be held easily in one hand


12. Speaker (n) :

Definition: piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it

Ex: There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker.


13. Cell phone/ Mobile phone (n) :

Definition: a phone that is can be used anywhere where its signals can be received

Ex: What's your cell phone number?Ex: You can reach me by email or cell phone.


14. Scanner (n) :

Definition: a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system

Ex: a high-tech scanner


15. Photocopier (n) :

Definition: a machine which makes copies of documents using a photographic process


16. Fax machine (n) :

Definition: a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a telephone line

Ex: Important documents in business are generally sent by fax.


17. Broken (adj) :

Definition: damaged, no longer able to work Word formation: break (v)Synonyms: damaged, defective

Ex: My watch is broken. I should get a new one.


18. Obsolete (adj) :

Definition: not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable

Synonyms: out-of-date, out-of-fashion Antonyms: fashionable, up-to-date

Ex: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.


19. Up-to-date (adj) :

Definition: modern, recent, or containing the latest information

Synonyms: current, fashionableAntonym: old, out of date Ex: up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc


20. Defective (adj)

Definition: describes something that has a fault in it and does not work correctly

Synonyms: damagedAntonym: unbroken

Ex: a defective laptop defective eyesight


21. Lemon (n) :

Definition: something that does not work

Ex: This flash drive is an absolute lemon. I dropped it just once

and it doesn’t work now.


22. Antique (adj) :

Definition: something that is old and out-of-fashion Synonym: oldAntonym: new Ex: This scanner doesn’t work because it is antique. It is almost

ten years old.


23. Fix (v)

Definition: to repair somethingWord formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: mend, repairAntonym: break, unfix

Ex: They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one.


24. Upgrade (v)

Definition: to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program

Synonyms: improve, advanceAntonym: downgrade

Ex: It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software.


25. Junk (adj)

Definition: things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality

Synonyms: garbage, rubbish

Ex: We ought to clear out this cupboard - it's full of junk. Ex: I can't stand watching the junk that's on TV these days.


26. Awful (adj)

Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant

Synonyms: terribleAntonym: good, pleasing

Ex: The weather was awful this winter in Ankara. It was snowy all the time.


27. Horrible (adj)

Definition: very unpleasant or badWord formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: repulsiveAntonym: good, pleasing

Ex: What's that horrible smell? It is really disgusting.


28. Flush (phr v)

Definition: If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again

Ex: I can't get the toilet to flush.


29. Clogged (adj)

Definition: blockedWord formation: clog (v)

Ex: The sink is clogged again. I think we should call the plumber to fix it.


30. Portable (adj)

Definition: light and small enough to be easily carried or moved

Synonyms: handy

Ex: a portable radio/telephone/computer


31. Convenient (adj)

Definition: suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty

Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: appropriate, usefulAntonym: unuseful, inconvenient

Ex: Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. Ex: A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.


32. Guaranteed (adj)

Definition: If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time

Word formation: guarantee (v)

Ex: The fridge is guaranteed for three years.


33. Popular (adj)

Definition: liked, enjoyed or supported by many people Word formation: unpopular Synonyms: well-known Antonym: unpopular

Ex: That song was popular with people from my father's generation.


34. Affordable (adj)

Definition: not expensive Word formation: afford (v) Synonyms: inexpensiveAntonyms: expensive

Ex: There are nice clothes at affordable prices in that shop.


34. Food Processor (n)

Definition: an electric machine that cuts, slices and mixes food quickly

Ex: This food processor is a piece of junk. You should buy a new one


34. Hair Dryer (n)

Definition: an electrical device that blows hot air for drying a person’s hair

Ex: This hair dryer is defective. You have to have it fixed. Is it guaranteed?


34. Pressure Cooker (n)

Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure

Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook.

B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker.


34. Dish washer (n)





34. Coffee maker (n)





34. Rice cooker (n)





34. Stove (n)

Definition: a piece of equipment which burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place

Ex: Do you know a shop that I can buy an affordable stove?


34. Oven (n)

Definition: the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food

Ex: After you mix the ingredients, place the cake in the oven at 200°C.


34. Juicer (n)

Definition: a machine for removing juice from fruit or vegetables

Ex: It is so practical to use the juicer to get a glass of orange juice in the morning.


34. Washing machine (n)

Definition: a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth

Ex: Could you empty the washing machine, please?


34. Dryer (n)

Definition: a machine that dries things

Ex: Put those damp clothes in the dryer.


34. Blender (n)

Definition: an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids

Ex: It is easy to make milkshake with a blender.


34. Freezer (n)

Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time

Ex: You can keep food in a freezer fresh for a very long time.


Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time

Ex: You can keep food fresh in a freezer for a very long time.

34. Refrigirator/ Fridge (n)

Definition: a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature

Ex: Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.


34. Fan (n)

Definition: a device that is used to move the air around

Ex: There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling fan turning slowly.


34. Air-conditioner (n)

Definition: a machine which keeps the air in a building cool Ex: It is really difficult to live in İzmir in summer if there is no

air-conditioner in your house.


34. Vacuum cleaner (n)

Definition: a machine which cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt

Ex: Arçelik vacuum cleaner is of high quality.


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