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Technology at home

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Learn everyday words for using phones, computers and other devices at home, from charge to back up.

Choose the technology word

Choose the best answer.

  1. My phone is at 2%. I need to ___ it.
    • a) download
    • b) charge
    • c) log in
  2. What does back up mean?
    • a) delete old files to save space
    • b) send files to a friend
    • c) make a copy of your files so you don't lose them
  3. I can't find the ___, so I have to get up to change the TV channel.
    • a) remote control
    • b) password
    • c) settings
  4. The app asked for my email address and my ___.
    • a) battery
    • b) password
    • c) device
  5. Phones, tablets and laptops are all ___.
    • a) settings
    • b) updates
    • c) devices
  6. The lamp doesn't work. Is it ___?
    • a) plugged in
    • b) logged in
    • c) backed up
  7. To make the text on your phone bigger, go to ___.
    • a) the download
    • b) the settings
    • c) the charger

Complete the technology sentences

Type the missing word or phrase. Use each one once and change the form if needed. Use: back up, battery, download, log in, password, switch off, update.

  1. Before you go to bed, ___ the computer to save electricity.
  2. This laptop's ___ only lasts two hours, so I always carry the charger.
  3. You can ___ the e-book in a few seconds and start reading straight away.
  4. I forgot my ___, so I couldn't get into my account.
  5. Type your username and click the button to ___.
  6. A new ___ for the app is available. It fixes several problems.
  7. My old laptop broke and I lost all my photos. From now on I'll ___ my files every week.

Answer key

Choose the technology word

  1. b) chargeWhen the battery is low, you charge the phone.
  2. c) make a copy of your files so you don't lose themWhen you back up files, you make a copy in case the original is lost.
  3. a) remote controlA remote control lets you change the channel from a distance.
  4. b) passwordTo use an account, you usually give your email address and a password.
  5. c) devicesA device is a piece of electronic equipment.
  6. a) plugged inA lamp needs electricity, so it must be plugged in.
  7. b) the settingsThe settings are the options you can change on a device.

Complete the technology sentences

  1. switch off / turn off / shut downSwitch off means make a machine stop working.
  2. batteryThe battery stores electricity so the laptop works without a cable.
  3. downloadDownload means copy a file from the internet onto your device.
  4. passwordYou need your password to get into an account.
  5. log in / sign in / log onLog in means enter your details to start using a website or app.
  6. updateAn update is a newer version of software that fixes problems.
  7. back upIf you back up your files, you have a copy when a device breaks.

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