Apps and gadgets Outcomes Intermediate

recognize your voice / fingerprint

if something _____, it knows it and accepts it to let you use a phone or computer (neutral / technical)

• This phone can ~

• The app ~s ~ so you don’t need a password

• The door lock ~s ~

• My laptop ~s ~ quickly

run on solar power / a small battery

if something _____, it uses solar energy or a small battery to work (neutral / technical)

• This lamp ~s ~

• My calculator ~s ~

• The device ~s ~, so no cables are needed

• Some watches ~

built in

if something is _____, it is already inside a device or machine (neutral / technical)

• My phone has a ~ camera

• The alarm is ~

• It comes with a ~ speaker

• The microphone is ~

it allows you to

if something _____ do something, it helps or lets you do it (neutral)

• This app ~ learn faster

• The new system ~ send large files

• This tool ~ fix the problem easily

• The software ~ change the settings

come on automatically

if something _____, it starts working without you doing anything (neutral)

• The lights ~s ~ at night

• The heating ~s ~ when it’s cold

• The alarm ~s ~ when someone enters

• The TV ~s ~ in the morning

clear user interface

a _____ is a screen or menu that is easy to use and understand (neutral / technical)

• This app has a ~

• The phone has a ~ for older people

• I like the ~ on this website

• A ~ helps you find things fast

a technophoe /ˈteknəfoʊb/

_____ is someone who is afraid of or doesn’t like using new technology (neutral)

• My grandpa is ~

• She’s a bit of ~ — she never uses computers

• I’m not ~, I love tech

• ~s don’t enjoy using smartphones

scare off attackers

if something _____, it makes dangerous people go away (neutral)

• This alarm can ~

• The loud noise ~s ~

• The dog ~ed ~ last night

• The light helps ~ at night

a remote lock

_____ is a lock you can control from far away, usually using a phone (neutral / technical)

• I use ~ for my car

• This app controls ~

• He opened the door with ~

• The house has ~ on the front door

a neat gadget

_____ is a small, clever device that is useful or fun (informal)

• This is ~ for making coffee

• I got ~ for my birthday

• That’s ~ — what does it do?

• She showed me ~ that helps find lost keys