Internet & computers Flashcards
Internet & computers
Social media benefit communication
Agree
Social media make spoken and written communication between people possible anytime, anywhere.
Social media provide a platform (forum) for people to discuss local or international issues and influence political decisions.
Like-minded
Adjective
Having similar tastes or opinions; Thanks to social media, everyone can find countless (Innumerable) like-minded people worldwide and network with them.
Immediately
Adverb
At once; Instantly- Directly- Straight away: As more and more people are online all the time, messages are often answered almost immediately.
Almost
Adverb
Not quite; Very nearly- Approximately: As more and more people are online all the time, messages are often answered almost immediately.
Globe
Across the globe
Noun
Worldwide- Earth- World- Universe: People across the globe can connect with anyone to share their thoughts, photographs and life experiences.
Resort
To resort to something
Verb- Phrase
To do or use something because it seems to be the only thing available. Turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation; Fall back on: Social media encourage people to use a telegraphic style and resort to emoticons to express their feelings.
Internet & computers
Social media benefit communication
Disagree
Being constantly online cuts people off from their immediate surroundings and disrupt (To prevent something from continuing as usual or expected) face-to-face communications.
Truly
Adverb
In a truthful way- To the fullest degree; Genuinely or properly- In fact or without doubt; Really; Accurately- Unquestionably- Undoubtedly- Certainly: How many ‘likes’ our posts get has become more important than saying anything truly meaningful.
Meaningful
Adjective
Having meaning; Significant- Worthwhile: How many ‘likes’ our posts get has become more important than saying anything truly meaningful.
Constructive
Adjective
Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up; Productive- Useful- Worthwhile: People react quickly to express their opinion but only rarely engage in a constructive dialogue online.
Anonymity
Noun
The condition of being anonymous: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.
Uncivil
Adjective
Discourteous; impolite- Rude- Insulting: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.
Aggressive
Adjective
Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression; Hostile- Attacking- Offensive: Anonymity and the absence of face-to-face interaction can promote an uncivil or even aggressive style of communication.
Computers will replace teachers
Agree
Computers cost less than teachers.
Using affordable computers makes education accessible to those in a reduced financial situation.
Computers are reliable. They are always on time, never sick and do not make mistakes.
Teachers vary in skill. Not all teachers are good at their job.
Computers can be programmed to be interactive and a fun way to learn.
Computers have already become valuable teaching tools in the classroom.
Computers will replace teachers
Disagree
Lessons are set and cannot be adapted to student needs.
Computers are not able to understand individual differences in learning.
Teachers can offer various perspectives to problems depending on the student.
Computers are only as good as the people who program them.
Teachers get to know students individually and take into account their background
Teachers can help students learn beyond the basic curriculum and develop qualities such as a sense of right and wrong.
Talent
Noun
natural aptitude or skill; Gift- Ability- Strong point: Computers are unable to give feedback to students or help them identify their talents.
Feedback
Noun
Information about reactions to a product, a person’s performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement; Response- Reaction- Comment: Computers are unable to give feedback to students or help them identify their talents.
Inspire
Verb Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative; Stimulate- Motivate- Cause- Incline- Persuade- Encourage- Influence- Rouse: Computers are unable to inspire.
The internet brings people closer together
For
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- With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.
- Social media help you discover friends you never thought you had.
Against
- We should remember that only about half of the world’s population has internet access.
- The more time you spend online, the less you interact with the people in your immediate surroundings.
- Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.
- The internet drives us further apart when we use it to communicate with our neighbors or our office colleagues.
- Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information.
You can make affordable or free voice and video call to friends, relatives and colleagues all over the world.
Social networking platforms enable you to join a global community of people who share similar interests.
The internet brings people closer together
For
You can make affordable or free voice and video call to friends, relatives and colleagues all over the world.
Social networking platforms enable you to join a global community of people who share similar interests.
With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.
Social media help you discover friends you never thought you had.
long-lost
With the internet, tracking down long-lost friends is relatively simple.
Simple
Adjective
Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.
Composed of a single element; not compound.; Easy- Plain- Noncompound- Noncomplex: With the internet, tracking down long-lost friends is relatively simple.
At this very moment
With your mobile device, you can update everyone on what you are doing and where you are at this very moment.
Access
Noun
A means of approaching or entering a place; Availability: We should remember that only about half of the world’s population has internet access.
Immediate surrounding
The more time you spend online, the less you interact with the people in your immediate surroundings.
supplant
Verb
Supersede- Replace- Displace- Take the place of- Take over from: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.
Apart
Adverb- Adjective
(of two or more people or things) separated by a distance; at a specified distance from each other in time or space- Away from each other- Segregate: The internet drives us further apart when we use it to communicate with our neighbors or our office colleagues.
Malicious
Adjective
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm; Hurtful- Harmful: Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information
Gossip
Noun
Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true: Social media platforms are too often used to spread malicious gossip or false information
Vitual
Adjective
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.
Virtual
Adjective
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition: Our everyday reality is gradually being-supplanted by virtual worlds.
Risks for children online
Problems; solutions
Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.
Victim
To fall into depression
Noun
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action: Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.
Cyberbully
Verb
Seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable) via internet: Children who are victims of cyberbullying can fall into severe depression; parents need to keep an eye on their children’s online activities and talk to them about the dangers involved in using the internet.
Predator
To come into contact with somebody
Noun
a person or group that ruthlessly exploits others: Teens can challenge each other to come into contact with strangers who turn out to be online predators; online safety is a component of internet literacy and should be taught in each and every school.
Component
Noun
A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle; Constituent: Teens can challenge each other to come into contact with strangers who turn out to be online predators; online safety is a component of internet literacy and should be taught in each and every school.
To access a website
To engage in leisure activities
It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.
Explicit
Adjective
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt; Clear- Obvious: It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.
Inappropriate
Adjective
Not suitable or proper in the circumstances; Unsuitable- Unfit- Improper: It is all too easy to access inappropriate websites and explicit images and videos; parents and children need to spend more time engaging in leisure activities together.
To neglect one’s homework
Verb
Fail to care for properly; Overlook: Computer games are addictive and cause children to neglect their homework; parents need to talk openly to their children about how to stay safe online.
To reveal personal information
Children may inadvertently reveal personal information, which could result in identity theft; children need to be taught how to recognize and report inappropriate online behavior.
Addictive
Adjective
(of a substance or activity) causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted; Habit forming- Cause dependency: Computer games are addictive and cause children to neglect their homework; parents need to talk openly to their children about how to stay safe online.
Inadvertently
Adverb
without intention; Accidentally- By accident-Unintentionally- Unwittingly- Unawares- Without noticing: Children may inadvertently reveal personal information, which could result in identity theft; children need to be taught how to recognize and report inappropriate online behavior.
Security online
Problems; solutions
Petty cybercriminals spread malware and computer viruses just for fun; passwords need to be strong and changed regularly.
Suspicious
Adjective
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something; Doubtful: Businesses often connect their computers into networks, which mean malicious attacks can rapidly affect all users; we should never follow a link or open an attachment from a suspicious or unwanted e-mail.
To deceive sb=to steal data=to trick sb=to spread a virus
Verb
(of a person) cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage; Seduce- Trick: Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.
Secure internet connection=firewall=strong password=anti-virus software
Hackers can get access to computer systems to steal private data and personal information; all devices should be equipped with firewall and reliable anti-virus software.
Phishing=hacking=malicious attack=virus=malware
Noun
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers: Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.
Trick
Verb
Deceive or outwit (someone) by being cunning or skillful: People can be easily tricked into following a link or opening an e-mail attachment, in this way giving criminal access to their system; we should not share posts from social media indiscriminately.
Fall prey
Computer users fall prey to phishing and are deceived into revealing confidential information; we should make sure we use a secure internet connection.
Online shopping
For
The range of products available online is particularly unlimited.
Consumers can easily compare prices.
Consumers no longer have to spend the best part of the weekend queueing in crowded shopping centers.
Online retailers are open 24/7.
Virtually
Adverb
Nearly- Almost: Virtually any product you can think of can be delivered straight to your doorstep.
Doorstep
Noun
A step leading up to the outer door of a house: Virtually any product you can think of can be delivered straight to your doorstep.
Online shopping
Against
You cannot try on or finger the clothes you buy.
Knowledgeable
Adjective
Intelligent and well informed: There is no face-to-face interaction with knowledgeable and helpful sales staff, which is part of the pleasure of shopping.
Fraud
Noun
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain: Fraud and security breaches remain cause for concern for both consumers and retailers.
Breach
Noun
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; Violation- Breaking- neglect: Fraud and security breaches remain cause for concern for both consumers and retailers.
Shipping
Noun
Ships considered collectively, especially those in a particular area or belonging to a particular country: Shipping is sometimes as expensive (exorbitant) as the item you order.
Unsolicited
Adjective
Not asked for; given or done voluntarily; Uninvited- Unsought- Unasked for- Unrequested- Undemanded- Uncalled for: Once the retailers have got your address, they keep bombarding you with unsolicited e-mails and special offers.
Meeting people online
For
What people share and post online gives you a very good insight into their mind and character.
Online dating websites have already enabled thousands of people worldwide to find their soulmate (Partner).
We have become too busy to spend time meeting new people and getting to know them properly.
Chatting with people online removes the pressure (Stress) of face-to-face interaction.
To get in touch with sb
Phrase
To contact: You can meet so many new people online that you can choose who you really like and who you would like to get in touch with.
Meeting people online
Against
There is no way to know who the person you meet online really is.
Meeting different people online can become so addictive that we may end up cutting ourselves off from the real world.
To scam sb
Verb
To deceive: Online predators make friends with people online and then try to scam them.
Intention
Noun
A thing intended; an aim or plan- Purpose: People with bad intentions can track you down once they know your name and the town you live in.
Fake
Adjective
Made-up- Not genuine- Counterfeit: Subscription fees to sites which check for fake user profiles and offer more security can be exorbitant.
Subscription
Noun
The action of making or agreeing to make an advance payment in order to receive or participate in something; Contribution: Subscription fees to sites which check for fake user profiles and offer more security can be exorbitant (expensive).
