07 Technology & Communication

online resources

tài liệu hoặc công cụ trực tuyến

materials or tools available through the internet

• I use online resources to practise listening. • Free online resources make learning more accessible.

reliable information

thông tin đáng tin cậy

facts or details that can be trusted

• It's difficult to find reliable information online. • I compare sources to find reliable information.

do a web search

tìm kiếm trên mạng

to look for information using an internet search engine

• I did a web search for repair shops. • I usually do a web search before buying a device.

click on a link

nhấp vào đường liên kết

to select an electronic link to open another page or resource

• I clicked on the link my teacher sent. • I avoid clicking on unfamiliar links.

open an attachment

mở tệp đính kèm

to access a file sent together with an electronic message

• I opened the attachment to read the schedule. • I couldn't open the attachment on my phone.

cloud storage

lưu trữ dữ liệu trực tuyến

storage of digital files on remote systems accessed through the internet

• I use cloud storage for my notes. • Cloud storage helps me access files on different devices.

install anti-virus software

cài phần mềm chống vi-rút

to put a program that detects or blocks computer viruses onto a device

• I installed anti-virus software on my laptop. • My brother helped me install anti-virus software.

charge your phone

sạc điện thoại

to put electrical energy into your phone's battery

• I charge my phone in the evening. • I forgot to charge my phone before leaving.

make a phone call

gọi điện thoại

to contact someone by telephone

• I make a phone call when something is urgent. • I had to make a phone call because nobody replied.

have a chat

trò chuyện thân mật

to have a friendly, informal conversation

• We had a chat after class. • I often have a chat with my grandparents online.

back something up

sao lưu dữ liệu

to make an extra copy of digital information in case the original is lost

• I back up my photos every week. • You should back your files up before replacing your laptop.

log in

đăng nhập

to enter a computer system or account using your identifying details

• I log in to the website every morning. • I couldn't log in because I'd forgotten my password.

log out

đăng xuất

to end your session in a computer system or account

• I always log out on shared computers. • Remember to log out of your account when you've finished.

plug something in

cắm thiết bị vào nguồn điện

to connect a device to an electricity supply

• I plugged in my laptop before the call. • The printer won't work until you plug it in.

turn something off

tắt thiết bị hoặc nguồn điện

to make a device stop operating using its controls

• I turn off my phone during lessons. • Please turn the lights off when you leave.

print something out

in dữ liệu ra giấy

to produce a paper copy of digital information

• I printed out my boarding pass. • Could you print the document out for me?

call someone back

gọi điện lại cho ai

to return someone's telephone call

• I was busy, so I called her back later. • Can I call you back after class?

key something in

nhập dữ liệu bằng bàn phím

to enter information using a keyboard

• I keyed in the booking number. • Make sure you key your details in correctly.

break down

máy móc hoặc xe ngừng hoạt động

to stop working because of a fault

• Our washing machine broke down last week. • I get frustrated when my computer breaks down.

scroll down

cuộn xuống trên màn hình

to move down through content on a screen

• Scroll down to see the next section. • I had to scroll down to find the contact details.

zoom in

phóng to hình ảnh hoặc khung nhìn

to make part of an image appear larger so you can examine it

• I zoomed in on the map to find our hotel. • You can zoom in to see the details more clearly.