40.Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used.

Question 1

40. Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used.
    You should say:
    + what the app is
    + how long/how often you have used it (or, been using it) + what you use it for
    And explain why you think it is useful.

Card
- present simple
- developments > access entertainment > work effectively
+ Skypes < youngsters < about chatting with friends
- Fan of this app since using iPhone > 5 years ago
+ incorporate impressive features > compete with others
- Researcher > keep in touch with colleagues
> tend to use app to communicate with them
- full of useful features > group chat, notification, video call
+ easy to use & work on a lot of devices
+ thanks to .. can easily communicate with friend, colleagues..

Answer 1

Well, developments in technology have been providing a lot of smart applications for users, which allows them to access entertainment and also to work more effectively. One of those apps that youngsters have been using more and more in their tablets and mobile phones is Skype. And I am no exception. This application is all about chatting with your friends and family.

I have been a big fan of this application since I started using my Iphone 5 years ago. Like many other apps, the designer has kept working on it to incorporate more impressive features so that it can compete with any other chatting application.

As a researcher I have to keep …. with my colleagues, so I tend to use this particular app as my favourite tool to communicate with them .

What I really appreciate is that Skype is full of useful features such as group chatting, notification, video call..etc. The application is also easy to use and can on a lot of devices ranging from smart phone to PC. Thanks to this app, I can easily communicate with my friends, colleagues and family.

Question 2

Applications nowadays vs in the past
Applications in the futures
Advantages of applications
Disadvantages of applications
Why people like to use apps

Answer 2

Applications nowadays vs in the past
+ Have better design
+ Intergate many useful features >< Competition

Applications in the futures
+ VR apps will become more popular
+ Mobile apps will replace pc programs

Advantages of applications
+ More convenient > make life easier
+ Help people to work more effectively

Disadvantages of applications
+ Reduce reading & writing skills
+ Waste a lot of time.

Why people like to use apps
+ More convenient > make life easier
+ Help people to work more effectively

Question 3

1. Technology and work
2. Technology in Education: Advantages
3. Technology in Education: Disadvantages
4. Technology in Education: Opinion

Answer 3

1. Technology and work
   Internet, fax and mobile phone technologies have revolutionized working life
   Workers can communicate via email, online networks and video conferencing
   Technology can connect workers in different countries
   they can help each other
   It can also save time and money
   Some people believe that offices could disappear in the future < virtual online offices may replace them
2. Technology in Education: Advantages
   Technology is a powerful tool to engage students
   Technology can make lessons much more interesting Students can do research using online resources Students can study at their own place
   Adults can take distance learning courses
   Students can study whenever and wherever they want
   Students also learn skills which are useful for their future jobs
3. Technology in Education: Disadvantages
   People rely too much on computers
   Young learners do not become proficient [prə’fi∫nt] in some basic skills
   They use word processors [‘prousesə(r)] and spelling may suffer
   People should be able to write a letter by hand
   Technology is no substitute for a real teacher
   Learners need a structured course
   An experienced teacher knows what materials to choose
   Computers are expensive to maintain and can be unreliable
4. Technology in Education: Opinion
   Institutions should supplement [sʌplɪmənt] traditional teaching with the use of technology
   It can enhance a teacher’s lessons
   Students can use online resources to help with homework
   Students must still learn to write by hand
   They should still use traditional sources of information such as books