Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1 in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "blog", "social networking", "comment", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
digital [adjective]

(of signals or data) representing and processing data as series of the digits 0 and 1 in electronic signals

Ex: Many artists share their work on social media through digital platforms .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .

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

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .

to subscribe to a person or organization's account on a social media platform to check everything that they post or publish

Ex: He follows several news outlets on Facebook to stay informed about current events .
Twitter [noun]

(trademark) a social media platform and microblogging service available online that enables users to share short messages and interact with others

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to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .
game [noun]

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Ex: Hide and seek is a game where one person closes their eyes and counts while others hide , and then the seeker tries to find them .
to read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
to write [verb]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Ex: They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard .
blog [noun]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

Ex: He writes a food blog featuring recipes and restaurant reviews .
to shop [verb]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Ex: Families often shop for groceries together to plan meals for the week .
to use [verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

Ex: The rise of social networking has changed the way people communicate and share information .
site [noun]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

Facebook [noun]

a social media platform that is very popular

Ex: She unfriended him on Facebook after their argument .

the activity, study, or job of using computers and computer programming to perform tasks, analyze data, or manage systems

Ex: The field of computing includes areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity .
comment [noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: I received comments from friends who enjoyed my travel photos .

to send something, such as an email or letter, that you have received, to someone else

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to add a piece of software to a computer system

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to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

Ex: I need to log in to my work computer to access my files .
to print [verb]

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: The school printed flyers to advertise the upcoming event .

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

Ex: The engineer programmed the CNC machine to cut precise patterns into the material .
rate [noun]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

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to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

Ex: They recently searched the house for their lost keys .

to enable a device or system to function properly by adjusting or installing it

Ex: The technician is setting up the home theater system to optimize audio and video settings .

to pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly

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to make improvements or changes to software, apps, or electronic devices to enhance their features or fix issues

Ex: The software developer released a patch to update the game with new features and fixes .

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

Ex: The students were asked to upload their presentations to the class website .
to open [verb]

to make the contents of a file or an application visible on a computer screen

Ex: Before printing the document , make sure to open it in the word processor and check for any errors .
to close [verb]

to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen

Ex: Whenever he finishes editing a document , John habitually closes the word processor to maintain a clutter-free workspace .
to save [verb]

to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location

Ex: She decided to save the spreadsheet on her desktop for easy access .
to enter [verb]

to officially sign up and become a member or participant of an organization or group

Ex: She was eager to showcase her skills , so she decided to enter the school 's music band .