Internet & computers

Question 1

Internet & computers
Social media benefit communication
Agree

Answer 1

Social media make spoken and written communication between people possible anytime, anywhere.
Social media provide a platform (forum) for people to discuss local or international issues and influence political decisions.

Question 2

Like-minded

Answer 2

Adjective
Having similar tastes or opinions; Thanks to social media, everyone can find countless (Innumerable) like-minded people worldwide and network with them.

Question 3

Immediately

Answer 3

Adverb
At once; Instantly- Directly- Straight away: As more and more people are online all the time, messages are often answered almost immediately.

Question 4

Almost

Answer 4

Adverb
Not quite; Very nearly- Approximately: As more and more people are online all the time, messages are often answered almost immediately.

Question 5

Globe

Across the globe

Answer 5

Noun
Worldwide- Earth- World- Universe: People across the globe can connect with anyone to share their thoughts, photographs and life experiences.

Question 6

Resort

To resort to something

Answer 6

Verb- Phrase
To do or use something because it seems to be the only thing available. Turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation; Fall back on: Social media encourage people to use a telegraphic style and resort to emoticons to express their feelings.

Question 7

Internet & computers
Social media benefit communication
Disagree

Answer 7

Being constantly online cuts people off from their immediate surroundings and disrupt (To prevent something from continuing as usual or expected) face-to-face communications.

Question 8

Truly

Answer 8

Adverb
In a truthful way- To the fullest degree; Genuinely or properly- In fact or without doubt; Really; Accurately- Unquestionably- Undoubtedly- Certainly: How many ‘likes’ our posts get has become more important than saying anything truly meaningful.

Question 9

Meaningful

Answer 9

Adjective
Having meaning; Significant- Worthwhile: How many ‘likes’ our posts get has become more important than saying anything truly meaningful.

Question 10

Constructive

Answer 10

Adjective
Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up; Productive- Useful- Worthwhile: People react quickly to express their opinion but only rarely engage in a constructive dialogue online.

Question 11

Anonymity

Answer 11

Noun
The condition of being anonymous: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.

Question 12

Uncivil

Answer 12

Adjective
Discourteous; impolite- Rude- Insulting: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.

Question 13

Aggressive

Answer 13

Adjective
Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; Hostile- Attacking- Offensive: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.

Question 14

Computers will replace teachers

Agree

Answer 14

Computers cost less than teachers.
Using affordable computers makes education accessible to those in a reduced financial situation.
Computers are reliable. They are always on time, never sick and do not make mistakes.
Teachers vary in skill. Not all teachers are good at their job.
Computers can be programmed to be interactive and a fun way to learn.
Computers have already become valuable teaching tools in the classroom.

Question 15

Computers will replace teachers

Disagree

Answer 15

Lessons are set and cannot be adapted to student needs.
Computers are not able to understand individual differences in learning.
Teachers can offer various perspectives to problems depending on the student.
Computers are only as good as the people who program them.
Teachers get to know students individually and take into account their background
Teachers can help students learn beyond the basic curriculum and develop qualities such as a sense of right and wrong.

Question 16

Talent

Answer 16

Noun
natural aptitude or skill; Gift- Ability- Strong point: Computers are unable to give feedback to students or help them identify their talents.

Question 17

Feedback

Answer 17

Noun
Information about reactions to a product, a person’s performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement; Response- Reaction- Comment: Computers are unable to give feedback to students or help them identify their talents.

Question 18

Inspire

Answer 18

Verb
Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative; Stimulate- Motivate- Cause- Incline- Persuade- Encourage- Influence- Rouse: Computers are unable to inspire.

Question 19

The internet brings people closer together
For
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- With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.
- Social media help you discover friends you never thought you had.
Against
- We should remember that only about half of the world’s population has internet access.
- The more time you spend online, the less you interact with the people in your immediate surroundings.
- Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.
- The internet drives us further apart when we use it to communicate with our neighbors or our office colleagues.
- Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information.

Answer 19

You can make affordable or free voice and video call to friends, relatives and colleagues all over the world.
Social networking platforms enable you to join a global community of people who share similar interests.

Question 20

The internet brings people closer together

For

Answer 20

You can make affordable or free voice and video call to friends, relatives and colleagues all over the world.
Social networking platforms enable you to join a global community of people who share similar interests.
With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.
Social media help you discover friends you never thought you had.

Question 21

long-lost

Answer 21

With the internet, tracking down long-lost friends is relatively simple.

Question 22

Simple

Answer 22

Adjective
Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.
Composed of a single element; not compound.; Easy- Plain- Noncompound- Noncomplex: With the internet, tracking down long-lost friends is relatively simple.

Question 23

At this very moment

Answer 23

With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.

Question 24

Access

Answer 24

Noun
A means of approaching or entering a place; Availability: We should remember that only about half of the world’s population has internet access.

Question 25

Immediate surrounding

Answer 25

The more time you spend online, the less you interact with the people in your immediate surroundings.

Question 26

supplant

Answer 26

Verb
Supersede- Replace- Displace- Take the place of- Take over from: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.

Question 27

Apart

Answer 27

Adverb- Adjective
(of two or more people or things) separated by a distance; at a specified distance from each other in time or space- Away from each other- Segregate: The internet drives us further apart when we use it to communicate with our neighbors or our office colleagues.

Question 28

Malicious

Answer 28

Adjective
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm; Hurtful- Harmful: Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information

Question 29

Gossip

Answer 29

Noun
Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true: Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information

Question 30

Vitual

Answer 30

Adjective
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.

Question 31

Virtual

Answer 31

Adjective
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.

Question 32

Risks for children online

Problems; solutions

Answer 32

Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.

Question 33

Victim

To fall into depression

Answer 33

Noun
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action: Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.

Question 34

Cyberbully

Answer 34

Verb
Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable) via internet: Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.

Question 35

Predator

To come into contact with somebody

Answer 35

Noun
a person or group that ruthlessly exploits others: Teens can challenge each other to come into contact with strangers who turn out to be online predators; online safety is a component of internet literacy and should be taught in each and every school.

Question 36

Component

Answer 36

Noun
A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle; Constituent: Teens can challenge each other to come into contact with strangers who turn out to be online predators; online safety is a component of internet literacy and should be taught in each and every school.

Question 37

To access a website

To engage in leisure activities

Answer 37

It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.

Question 38

Explicit

Answer 38

Adjective
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt; Clear- Obvious: It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.

Question 39

Inappropriate

Answer 39

Adjective
Not suitable or proper in the circumstances; Unsuitable- Unfit- Improper: It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.

Question 40

To neglect one’s homework

Answer 40

Verb
Fail to care for properly; Overlook: Computer games are addictive and cause children to neglect their homework; parents need to talk openly to their children about how to stay safe online.

Question 41

To reveal personal information

Answer 41

Children may inadvertently reveal personal information, which could result in identity theft; children need to be taught how to recognize and report inappropriate online behavior.

Question 42

Addictive

Answer 42

Adjective
(of a substance or activity) causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted; Habit forming- Cause dependency: Computer games are addictive and cause children to neglect their homework; parents need to talk openly to their children about how to stay safe online.

Question 43

Inadvertently

Answer 43

Adverb
without intention; Accidentally- By accident-Unintentionally- Unwittingly- Unawares- Without noticing: Children may inadvertently reveal personal information, which could result in identity theft; children need to be taught how to recognize and report inappropriate online behavior.

Question 44

Security online

Problems; solutions

Answer 44

Petty cybercriminals spread malware and computer viruses just for fun; passwords need to be strong and changed regularly.

Question 45

Suspicious

Answer 45

Adjective
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something; Doubtful: Businesses often connect their computers into networks, which mean malicious attacks can rapidly affect all users; we should never follow a link or open an attachment from a suspicious or unwanted e-mail.

Question 46

To deceive sb=to steal data=to trick sb=to spread a virus

Answer 46

Verb
(of a person) cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage; Seduce- Trick: Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.

Question 47

Secure internet connection=firewall=strong password=anti-virus software

Answer 47

Hackers can get access to computer systems to steal private data and personal information; all devices should be equipped with firewall and reliable anti-virus software.

Question 48

Phishing=hacking=malicious attack=virus=malware

Answer 48

Noun
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers: Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.

Question 49

Trick

Answer 49

Verb
Deceive or outwit (someone) by being cunning or skillful: People can be easily tricked into following a link or opening an e-mail attachment, in this way giving criminal access to their system; we should not share posts from social media indiscriminately.

Question 50

Fall prey

Answer 50

Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.

Question 51

Online shopping

For

Answer 51

The range of products available online is particularly unlimited.
Consumers can easily compare prices.
Consumers no longer have to spend the best part of the weekend queueing in crowded shopping centers.
Online retailers are open 24/7.

Question 52

Virtually

Answer 52

Adverb

Nearly- Almost: Virtually any product you can think of can be delivered straight to your doorstep.

Question 53

Doorstep

Answer 53

Noun
A step leading up to the outer door of a house: Virtually any product you can think of can be delivered straight to your doorstep.

Question 54

Online shopping

Against

Answer 54

You cannot try on or finger the clothes you buy.

Question 55

Knowledgeable

Answer 55

Adjective
Intelligent and well informed: There is no face-to-face interaction with knowledgeable and helpful sales staff, which is part of the pleasure of shopping.

Question 56

Fraud

Answer 56

Noun
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain: Fraud and security breaches remain cause for concern for both consumers and retailers.

Question 57

Breach

Answer 57

Noun
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; Violation- Breaking- neglect: Fraud and security breaches remain cause for concern for both consumers and retailers.

Question 58

Shipping

Answer 58

Noun
Ships considered collectively, especially those in a particular area or belonging to a particular country: Shipping is sometimes as expensive (exorbitant) as the item you order.

Question 59

Unsolicited

Answer 59

Adjective
Not asked for; given or done voluntarily; Uninvited- Unsought- Unasked for- Unrequested- Undemanded- Uncalled for: Once the retailers have got your address, they keep bombarding you with unsolicited e-mails and special offers.

Question 60

Meeting people online

For

Answer 60

What people share and post online gives you a very good insight into their mind and character.
Online dating websites have already enabled thousands of people worldwide to find their soulmate (Partner).
We have become too busy to spend time meeting new people and getting to know them properly.
Chatting with people online removes the pressure (Stress) of face-to-face interaction.

Question 61

To get in touch with sb

Answer 61

Phrase
To contact: You can meet so many new people online that you can choose who you really like and who you would like to get in touch with.

Question 62

Meeting people online

Against

Answer 62

There is no way to know who the person you meet online really is.
Meeting different people online can become so addictive that we may end up cutting ourselves off from the real world.

Question 63

To scam sb

Answer 63

Verb

To deceive: Online predators make friends with people online and then try to scam them.

Question 64

Intention

Answer 64

Noun
A thing intended; an aim or plan- Purpose: People with bad intentions can track you down once they know your name and the town you live in.

Question 65

Fake

Answer 65

Adjective
Made-up- Not genuine- Counterfeit: Subscription fees to sites which check for fake user profiles and offer more security can be exorbitant.

Question 66

Subscription

Answer 66

Noun
The action of making or agreeing to make an advance payment in order to receive or participate in something; Contribution: Subscription fees to sites which check for fake user profiles and offer more security can be exorbitant (expensive).