Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. Very few of our new laptops have CD drives as CDs are virtually ___.
Lessons 2A–3A Describing trends, technology and synonyms
Digital perspectives · English Language
Subunit questions
obsolete
dated
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. This shop is full of clever little ___ that make excellent presents.
gadgets
glitches
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. The app is designed to work on handheld ___ rather than laptops.
gadgets
devices
Which word or phrase means: The ability of one piece of equipment/software to be used with another?
upgrade
backed up
compatibility
obsolete
Which word or phrase means: Small problems that prevent a device from working well?
glitches
functionality
outdated
state-of-the-art
Which word or phrase means: Stored on a computer/other device so it won’t be lost?
obsolete
glitches
functionality
backed up
Which word or phrase means: Not in use any more because a newer invention exists?
glitches
functionality
outdated
obsolete
Which word or phrase means: Using the most recent ideas and methods?
latest
handle
compatibility
upgrade
Which word or phrase means: Everything a piece of software can do?
outdated
functionality
state-of-the-art
latest
Which word or phrase means: Change for something newer or better?
backed up
upgrade
obsolete
glitches
Which word or phrase means: Old-fashioned?
state-of-the-art
latest
handle
outdated
Which word or phrase means: Most modern?
handle
compatibility
state-of-the-art
Which word or phrase means: Deal with?
compatibility
handle
upgrade
backed up
A preview of “Lessons 2A–3A Describing trends, technology and synonyms” from the unit “Digital perspectives” in English Language: 7 lesson sections, 10 definitions, 13 worked questions.
Source: NCCD, Lessons 2A–3A: Describing trends, technology and synonyms (pp.30-31)