PART 3 Let's talk about places to go shopping… What are some of the different types of places people shop in your country?
Do men and women prefer different types of shops?
Do you think people spend more time shopping these days?
Now let's talk about shopping on the Internet … What types of products are most suitable to buy on the Internet?
What are the advantages of shopping online?
What are some potential drawbacks of shopping online?
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7.10 TECHNOLOGY Language NOUNS MEANING cyberspace
Internet
gadget
any small piece of equipment
revolution
major change in the way of doing something
social media
this usually refers to online tools for communication such as
Facebook and Twitter
technophobe
someone who has a fear of using technology
technophile
someone who embraces technology and uses it often
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VERBS MEANING develop
to make or create
engage in
get involved in
envisage
to conceive or imagine an idea
revolutionize
to make dramatic changes
surpass
to exceed or overtake. For example, technology is developing
so fast that it will one day surpass our ability to use it.
ADJECTIVES MEANING computer
literate
able to understand and communicate about how to use
computers and computer applications
obsolete
something that is no longer used. For example, typewriters
are now obsolete.
up-to-date
something that is still in fashion
virtual
almost, especially as in almost real. For example, when we
play games using virtual reality they seem like they are
almost real.
