Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Technology

Here, you will learn some English words related to Technology that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
headset [noun]

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

Ex: She adjusted the microphone on her headset before speaking .
sim card [noun]

a small, removable card that stores data for one's mobile device and identifies one to the network

Ex: The phone would n't recognize the SIM card , so he had to try another one .
printer [noun]

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

Ex: The printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers .
scanner [noun]

a device that creates a digital copy of a document or photo and sends it to a computer

Ex: The library ’s scanner allowed patrons to convert book pages into digital text for research and reference .
speaker [noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: She adjusted the volume on the stereo speakers to fill the room with music .
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .
tablet [noun]

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

Ex: He prefers reading e-books on his tablet because it 's easier to carry around than physical books .

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city .
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 .

a small electronic storage device used to store digital data

Ex: She inserted the memory card into her phone to store more music .

the system through which different devices can be connected to each other over short distances wirelessly using radio waves

Ex: The new headphones come with Bluetooth connectivity , so you can listen to music without being tethered to your device .
server [noun]

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

Ex: Gaming servers host multiplayer matches for players worldwide .

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

Ex: Jack forgot his headphones at home and had to endure the noisy commute without his usual music .

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

Ex: The microphone picked up background noise , so they had to move to a quieter room to record the podcast .
computer [noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: She customized the desktop wallpaper on her computer .

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount High Intensity Low Intensity Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Influence and Strength
Uniqueness Complexity Value Quality
Challenges Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Appearance
Age Body Shape Wellness Textures
Intelligence Positive Human Traits Negative Human Traits Moral Traits
Emotional Responses Emotional States Social Behaviours Tastes and Smells
Sounds Temperature Probability Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Opinions Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information Encouragement and Discouragement Request and Suggestion Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval Attempt and Prevention Physical Actions and Reactions Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions Engaging in Verbal Communication Understanding and Learning Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing Touching and Holding Eating and Drinking Preparing Food
Changing and Forming Organising and Collecting Creating and Producing Science
Education Research Astronomoy Physics
Biology Chemistry Geology Psychology
Mathematics Graphs and Figures Geometry Environment
Energy and Power Landscapes and Geography Technology Computer
Internet Manufacture and Industry History Religion
Culture and Custom Language and Grammar Arts Music
Film and Theatre Literature Architecture Marketing
Finance Management Medicine Sickness and Symptoms
Law Crime Punishment Politics
War Measurement Positive Emotions Negative Emotions
Animals Weather Food and Drinks Travel and Tourism
Pollution Migration Disasters Materials
Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Comment Adverbs of Certainty Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time Adverbs of Place Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention Conjunctive Adverbs