Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Technology & Computing

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

Ex: This application lets you track your fitness goals .

to search the Internet for information about someone or something using the Google search engine

Ex: She googled the answer to her math question .
graphics [noun]

visual representations produced by computers

sophisticated [adjective]

(of a system, device, or technique) intricately developed to a high level of complexity

Ex: The security system in the building is highly sophisticated , with biometric scanners and encrypted access codes .
version [noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: He prefers the original version of the song over the remix .
virtual [adjective]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

Ex: She attended a virtual concert where musicians performed live from different locations .
technological [adjective]

relating to practical applications of scientific knowledge and engineering principles

Ex: Technological solutions in agriculture have increased crop yields and efficiency .

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: I always log off my social media accounts before closing my browser .

to enter information using a keyboard, typically on a computer or electronic device

Ex: To place an online order , you 'll need to key in your shipping address .

to repeat an action or task that has already been completed

Ex: The professor cautioned the students not to duplicate research that had already been covered .
viral [adjective]

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

Ex: The viral photo of the sunset over the city skyline was shared by countless Instagram users .

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

Ex: He introduced an innovation that reduced production costs significantly .

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .
cutting-edge [adjective]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

Ex: The cutting-edge virtual reality headset offers immersive gaming experiences and realistic simulations .
to surf [verb]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

Ex: In the mall , we decided to surf different stores , looking for the perfect gift .
state-of-the-art [adjective]

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

Ex: Their research lab uses state-of-the-art equipment to conduct groundbreaking experiments .
outdated [adjective]

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

Ex: Teachers are encouraged to avoid outdated teaching methods that do n’t engage modern students .

an arrangement where an individual or entity pays a recurring fee or provides contact info to access content, services, or updates from a specific source

Ex: Companies manage subscriptions for software access .
bookmark [noun]

the saved address of a website or file for easier and faster access

to open or start an app or program on a computer or device

Ex: I accidentally closed the app , so I had to launch it again .