Virtual world - Additional vocabulary

VOCABULARY
Blog A web page where someone writes about a particular subject,
their experiences or topics that interest them.
Chat room A place where people can chat by typing to one another on the
internet.
Chip Short for microchip. A tiny wafer of semiconducting material
used to make an integrated circuit.
Code 1 a system of words, figures, or symbols used to represent others,
especially for the purposes of secrecy.
Compact 1 closely set or packed together; dense.
Contemporary Referring to the present time.
Disc jockey A person who plays records on a radio or in a club so that
people can dance.
Hard disk Also hard drive. Computing a rigid non-removable magnetic disk
with a large data storage capacity.
Headset A pair of headphones with a microphone attached to it.
Laptop A portable computer. The screen and keyboard are attached to
each other and it can be carried easily.
Memory Stick A type of small and flat card to store information electronically.
Mention A reference to someone or something.
Microphone 1 an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy
variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.
Mouse A very small rodent. They are usually grey, brown or white with a
long tail and small ears.
They live in fields and houses. Some people have them as pets.
Online sales The act of giving something to someone in exchange for money
over the Internet.
Restriction A rule or law that limits or controls what people can do.
Separate Different; distinct.
Technical issue A problem or worry that somebody has with their computer.
Technology Referring to modern machines, computers, etc.
Text message 1 an electronic communication sent and received via mobile
phone.
To download To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk.
To fax To send a document using a machine that sends and receives files
along telephone wires and then prints them.
To fill up To make or become full.
To log in To do the necessary actions to be able to use a computer system.
To log out To do the necessary actions to finish using a computer system.
(Also: to log off)

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To sign up To join an organization or make an agreement by writing one's

name.
To upload To transfer data to a larger computer system from a smaller one,
especially over the Internet.
Used 1 having already been used.
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. A wireless connection to the internet.
Wire A piece of thin strand or metal with a layer of plastic around it
used to carry electric current.

VOCABULARY SENTENCES
You need to use a microphone for the
presentation; if not, people won't be
able to hear you well.
My hard disk stopped working, and I
lost a lot of important documents I had
saved.
I had to replace the chip I lost when my
cell phone fell open.
She sent me a text message at 3
o'clock in the morning last night, I was
furious.
I had to throw away my alarm clock, it
looked so used.
I need to buy a wireless mouse for my
computer; I think it's more
comfortable.
It is necessary to have a laptop for my
job because I am always traveling.
I mentioned in the letter that I was
going to quit my job this month.
You must find the code for that item
in order to get a refund.
We must fill up the gas tank before
going on long trips.
He's always wanted to be a disc jockey
since he was a child.
The sisters are always together and
never have time to do separate things.
The contemporary structure of the
building is very much liked by the
people of the town.

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Technology has made many advances

over the centuries and has made our
lives much easier.
At work we use chat rooms in order
to communicate with our coworkers
from other departments.
Nowadays, cell phones carry a very
compact chip, you can easily lose
them.
There are many online restrictions that
many people don't follow.
Over the past years, online sales have
been increasing drastically.
You must have a username in order to
log in.
Remember always to log out, in order
to turn off the computer.
I want to sign up to this website, it
seems very interesting.
It's become very popular to have a
blog, I'm thinking of setting up a
fashion blog myself.
I must call someone to repair my
computer; I think it has a technical
issue.
It is recommended to use a headset for
your calls online.
I have a lot of important documents in
my memory stick; I can't afford to
lose them.
My Wi-Fi connection at home is
excellent; I can download anything in
record time.
Electrical wires should only be
handled by professional electricians.
I downloaded so many applications
for my new tablet; they are so fun!
I am uploading the photo to my cell
phone, so I can print it later.

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We must fax the document to the

client as soon as possible.
Microphone Something that people use when they are
speaking to a lot of people.
A microphone makes the voice louder.
Laptop A portable computer. The screen and keyboard
are attached to each other and it can be
carried easily.
Hard disk Where a computer stores information
Mouse A device connected to our computer. It helps us
to move the cursor on the screen and click on
items we want to select.
Chip A very small component in computers and
other technology.
Verb. To break a small piece from something.
Memory Stick A type of small and flat card to store
information electronically.
Headset A pair of headphones with a microphone
attached to it.
Disc jockey A person who plays records on a radio or in a
club so that people can dance.

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