progress B2

Smart device

An internet-connected device that can perform various tasks and is often controlled via a smartphone

Server

A computer or system that
provides resources, data, and services to other computers in a network

come across

натолкнуться, случайно встретиться (find/meet by chance)

go online

to connect to the internet

sedentary lifestyle

сидячий образ жизни

advent

долгожданный приход события

spend on

give money as payment for something

break down

1) stop working (machinery)

2) lose control of feelings (person)

3) fail (talks/negotiations)

4) separate (budget)

be on the breadline

be very poor

outbrake

sudden appearance of desease

do away with

отменять, уничтожить, покончить с чем-либо ABOLISH

credible alternative

надёжная альтернатива

be thrilled to bits

extremely happy

make do

manage with something that isn't as good as you'd like

run across/into

meet/find by chance

make friends

begin a friendship with someone

a slip of the tongue

оговорка

precedent

an earlier event that serves as an example

be named after

быть названным в честь

pump the brakes

притормозить slow down or stop

AI

Technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, speech recognition, and decision-making

App

приложение

Search engine

A web service that allows users to find information on the internet by entering keywords or phrases

VR game

A video game that uses virtual reality technology to create an immersive experience for players

Virtual reality

A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, often involving immersive environments

Social media

Platforms that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking

Internet provider

A company that provides
individuals and organizations access to the internet

Gadget

A small device or tool that has a specific function, often with advanced features

Web browser

Software application used to access and view websites on the internet

Wearable technology

Devices that can be worn on the body, often used to track health or fitness data

VR headset

A device worn on the head that provides a virtual reality experience by displaying images and sounds

Freeware

Software that is available for use at no cost

Cybersecurity

Measures and practices designed to protect computers and networks from unauthorized access or attacks

Social networks

Online platforms that allow users to create profiles, share content, and connect with others

WiFi hotspot

A physical location where people can access the internet wirelessly using WiFi technology

Screenshot

An image captured of what is displayed on a computer or mobile device screen

digital addiction

цифровая зависимость

pace

темп

mitigate

смягчение

downsides

недостатки

my take on this situation

my opinion about this situation

corruption of minds

influencing people with harmful ideas

at the helm

be in charge of something

pastime

hobby (reading, playing sports)

personal assistant

helps do various tasks (chores, bureaucratic tasks)

take care of (something for somebody)

do something for another person

the abuse of these advancements

злоупотребление этими достижениями

oppression

угнетение

subjugate

подчинять
➖️🌉

automation

автоматизация

virtual assistant

виртуальный ассистент (voice commands or interfaces)

machine learning

the use of algorithms that allow systems to learn from data and improve over time

ethical considerations

issues related to morality and principles

transparency

processes and decisions are clear and understandable

productivity

продуктивность

healthcare

здравоохранение

interaction

the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity)

animation

the process of creating moving images from static drawings

embodied cognition

a concept in psychology that emphasizes the connection between body movement and thought

method acting

a technique where actors use their body and emotions to create a character

graceful

elegant

address all the issues

deel with or resolve all the problems or concerns

ailment

a minor illness or health problem

bookmark

saving a website or webpage for quick access later

sharing, granting access

giving someone else access to something you have, like information or files

eye strain

discomfort or pain in the eyes caused by staring at screens for long periods

high blood pressure

высокое кровяное давление

insomnia

бессонница

joint pain

discomfort or inflammation in the joints of the body

obesity

a medical condition characterised by excessive body fat

repetitive strain injury

an injury caused by overusing certain muscles or tendons through repetitive movements

in the long run

at a time that is far away in the future

sooner or later

used to say that you do not know exactly when something will happen, but you are certainly that it will happen

in one sitting

during one limited period of time, without stopping

bit by bit

gradually; a small amount at a time

at a time

during any one period

find time

make or have enough time

have time to kill

have nothing to do for a particular period

a spare minute

a short time when you have nothing else to do

in a rush

a situation in which you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly

at once

immediately; at the same time

in no time at all

very quickly

come by

приобретать, получить
(obtain)
зайти в гости

come down to

свестись к чему-то
(rare) переходить по наследству
(be passed on to by inheritance)

come down with

заболеть
(go down with
become ill)

come into

унаследовать
(inherit)

come off

удаваться, получаться
(succeed)
отвалиться
состояться

come out

стать известным/раскрыться правда/секрет
выйти/получиться/окончиться хорошо
цвести
публиковаться
come out of - исчезать (о пятнах) stains

come round/around

1) заходить в гости - visit casually
2) прийти в сознание - recover consciousness

come to

прийти в себя, в сознание

come up

1) быть упомянутым - be mentioned
2) подниматься, появляться возможность, проблема, тема - arise, occur

come up to

1) подходить - approach
2) быть на должном уровне (expectations)

come up with

находить/выйти с предложением ответа/решения
(find an answer/solution)

browse

to look through or navigate a website or files casually

upload

to transfer files from your local device to a remote server or website

download

to transfer files from a remote server or website to your local device

sign in

to access a secure website or service by entering your credentials

sign up

create a new account on a website or service

attach

add a file to an email or message

back up

create a copy of data to prevent loss in case of failure