English File - Advanced - Lesson 6B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 6B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "coverage", "stream", "obsess", etc.

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English File - Advanced
phone [noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: The ringing of the phone interrupted the meeting .

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Ex: Technology plays a crucial role in the efficiency of modern factories .
screen [noun]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

Ex:
keypad [noun]

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

Ex: The ATM machine had a touch-sensitive keypad for entering PIN numbers .
keyboard [noun]

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

Ex: The laptop 's keyboard is comfortable to use for long periods .
password [noun]

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

Ex: For added security , the system uses a two-factor authentication in addition to the password .
passcode [noun]

a specific group of letters, numbers, etc. that one needs to enter in order to access a computer or smartphone

Ex: The device requires a unique passcode to access the confidential files .
contact [noun]

a connection point or interface that allows the flow of electricity between two components or devices

Ex: He examined the contact between the two connectors to troubleshoot the electrical fault .
setting [noun]

the context or surroundings in which an event, action, or story occurs, influencing its atmosphere and meaning

Ex: The workshop took place in an academic setting at a local university .

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

Ex: The rural community finally gained access to broadband , opening up new opportunities for remote work and online education .
Wi-Fi [noun]

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

Ex: He upgraded his router to ensure a stronger Wi-Fi signal throughout the house .

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience .
pop-up [noun]

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

Ex: The website uses pop-up windows to display important announcements to visitors .
coverage [noun]

the extent or degree to which something is covered or included

Ex: The new health plan provides better coverage for preventive care and chronic conditions .
signal [noun]

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

Ex: The radio picked up a weak signal from a distant station , resulting in static-filled audio .

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

Ex: The platform allows users to stream movies in high definition directly to their devices .

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

Ex: The customer scrolled through product listings on the online store .
to swipe [verb]

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

Ex: The baseball player swiped at the ball with a powerful swing .

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: Do n't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation .

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

Ex: Can you top up my account with $ 20 for additional data ?

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

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to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

Ex: I feel I ’m not getting through to some of the kids in my class .

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex:

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

Ex: It 's a good habit to unplug chargers when they are not in use , as they can still draw power even when not connected to a device .

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

Ex: Some people obsess about their appearance , leading to body image concerns .
addicted [adjective]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

Ex: The addicted gambler could n't resist the urge to place another bet .
hooked [adjective]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

Ex: The rehab center helps hooked patients recover from substance abuse .
mad [adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection .
dependent [adjective]

determined by or needing something else

Ex:
fed up [adjective]

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

Ex: He 's fed up with waiting for his promotion and is considering looking for a new job .
sick [adjective]

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

Ex: His sick thoughts and behaviors were a clear sign that he needed professional help .
aware [adjective]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

Ex: He was n't aware of the consequences of his actions until it was too late .
keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .
unsuitable [adjective]

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Her behavior was deemed unsuitable for the workplace .
suspicious [adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .
dissatisfied [adjective]

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord .
accustomed [adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Moving to a new country , it took some time for him to become accustomed to the local customs and traditions .
attached [adjective]

physically connected or joined to something

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a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

Ex: The touchscreen on the tablet is much larger than on the phone .