Technology

Question 1

Banning mobile phones in Public areas

Answer 1

Most public areas have free phones that can be used in case of emergency.

Question 2

Privacy

Answer 2

Noun
The state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people: Mobile phones can be used to take photos and videos and so violate (to act against something that should be treated with respect) other people’s privacy.

Question 3

Interfere

Answer 3

Verb
Take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity; Intrude into: In hospitals and airplanes, they can interfere with sensitive equipment.

Question 4

Distraction

Answer 4

Noun
A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else; Interruption: They are a permanent distraction when they are allowed in the classroom.

Question 5

Verge

To be on the verge of (to be at the point where something is about to happen)

Answer 5

Noun
An edge or border: As public phone booths seem to be on verge of extinction, it would be irresponsible to ban mobile phone use.

Question 6

Emergency

Answer 6

Noun
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action; Urgent situation: Mobile phones save lives as emergency services can easily locate you when you call.

Question 7

Designate

Designated (places set aside for a particular purpose)

Answer 7

Verb
Appoint (someone) to a specified position; Determine- Nominate: Instead of imposing a ban, it would be more practical to have designated areas for cell phone users.

Question 8

Curtail

Answer 8

Verb
Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on; Limit- Cut down- Lessen- Diminish: Many people think that a ban would curtail their personal freedom.

Question 9

Invention

Answer 9

Noun
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device; Innovation- Creation: Cell phones are a relatively recent invention and people just need a little more time too learn how to use them properly in public.

Question 10

Technology has helped people become more social

Answer 10

Everyone can easily belong to multiple online communities.

Certain apps enable families and friends in different corners of the world to chat for free 24/7.

Question 11

Abolish

Answer 11

Verb
Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution); Eradicate- Eliminate: Communication technologies abolish distances and enable everyone to connect around the globe.

Question 12

Build up

Answer 12

Verb

A gradual accumulation or increase: Through social media, anyone can build up a network of like-minded people.

Question 13

Reconnect

Answer 13

Verb

Many people have been able to reconnect with long-lost friends through social networking site.

Question 14

End up

Answer 14

Verb

Many people end up spending more time onscreen than in face-to-face interaction.

Question 15

Cut off

Answer 15

Verb
When in companies, people cut themselves off from their surroundings (all around a particular place or thing) and prioritize phone calls and messages.

Question 16

Disseminate

Answer 16

Verb
Spread (something, especially information) widely; Publish- Distribute: It is easy to disseminate false information online in order to ruin someone's reputation.

Question 17

Ruin

Answer 17

Verb
Reduce (a building or place) to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration; Devastate: 
It is easy to disseminate false information online in order to ruin someone's reputation.

Question 18

Reputation

Answer 18

Noun
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; Renown- Popularity- Credit: It is easy to disseminate false information online in order to ruin someone’s reputation.

Question 19

Veil

Answer 19

Noun
A thing that serves to cover, conceal, or disguise; Covering: Under the veil of anonymity, many people in chat rooms and discussion boards easily become offensive.

Question 20

The gap between old and young has widened due to technology

Answer 20

Most schools teach computer skills, whereas older people have to start learning from scratch (the starting point in a handicap for a competitor receiving no odds).

Question 21

Relevance

Answer 21

Noun
The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate; relation- Correlation: The relevance of new technology is not quite obvious if you have lived happily without a PC or mobile phone for forty years.

Question 22

Widen

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Verb
Make or become wider; Broaden- Expand- Extend: As parents and children spend more time onscreen and less with each other, the generation gap widen.

Question 23

Strengthen

Answer 23

Verb
Make or become stronger; Reinforce: Family bonds are strengthen when children teach their parents and grandparents how to use new technology.

Question 24

Many elderly people wish to keep on learning.

Answer 24

Mobile phones and social media make it easier to grandparents to keep in touch with their children and grandchildren.

Question 25

Pass down

Answer 25

Technological skills and knowledge have always been passed down from on generation to the next.

Question 26

Foster

opposite of impede (delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder)

Answer 26

Verb
Encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
Develop- Encourage- Promote- bring up: Parents and children can play video games together, which fosters family bonding.

Question 27

Mankind is now dependent on modern technology

Answer 27

‘What is your wo-fi password?’ is one of the first questions people ask when they visit you.

Question 28

Detox

Answer 28

Noun
A process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification: Digital detox holidays are growing in popularity.

Question 29

Majority

Answer 29

Noun
The greater number; Major part- Great part: For the majority of people, the issue is not dependency on modern technology but access to it.

Question 30

Disorder

Answer 30

Noun

A state of confusion; Disorderliness- Disarray- Chaos: Internet addiction is now recognized as a mental disorder.

Question 31

Dependency

Answer 31

Noun
A dependent or subordinate thing, especially a country or province controlled by another: Wishing to live with the times is not the same as dependency.

Question 32

Less than half of the world’s population use the Internet.

Many people have found ways to increase face-to-face time with family and friends.

Answer 32

people look at you strangely if you ask for directions in town of for a wake-up call at a hotel.

Question 33

We drive everywhere, so walking and cycling have become hobbies or sports.

Answer 33

We tend to rely on technology more than before, but this does not mean that we cannot live without it.

Question 34

Technology increases the gap between rich and poor

Answer 34

Increasing automation in manufacturing means many workers lose their jobs while factory owners increase profits.

Question 35

Superpower

Answer 35

A very powerful and influential nation (used especially with reference to the US and the former Soviet Union when these were perceived as the two most powerful nations in the world): Thanks to technology, countries that were still underdeveloped half a century ago are now among the world’s superpower.

Question 36

Aviation

Answer 36

The flying or operating of aircraft: Advances in aviation technology have made travelling by air much more affordable.

Question 37

In countries without landline communications, mobile phones provide access to jobs, education and healthcare.

Answer 37

Advances in agricultural technology have improved the health and standard of living of people in developing countries.

Question 38

The internet is mankind’s most important invention

Answer 38

It enables people around the globe to communicate in writing and speaking in real time.

Question 39

Information can be disseminated faster than ever before.

Answer 39

Thanks to Internet, universal access to education will soon be a reality (actuality).

Question 40

The invention of the telephone, the light-bulb and the computer made the Internet possible.

Answer 40

Only about half of the world’s population has access to the Internet.

Question 41

Speculate

Answer 41

Verb
Form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence; Think- Contemplate: It was invented only three decades ago, so we can only speculate about its future impact.

Question 42

Without the wheel, it is unlikely that mankind would ever have reached an advanced stage of technological development.

Answer 42

It is the first invention that turned our planet into a global village.

Question 43

Evolve

Answer 43

Verb
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; Develop- Make progress- Move forward: It is hard to imagine how our civilization would have evolved without the engine.