Lab Report
Vocabulary
pages 78-79
Part 1
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Lab report (n) – a written report by
a scientist on the results of a particular experiment carried out in a
laboratory, eg. Professor Smith has asked me to prepare a lab report on his
latest experiment.
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Science – Study of the physical
world
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Technology – refers to machines and
equipment which have been developed using scientific knowledge
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On
the go (phr) – active, moving, busy
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Handy
(adj) – useful, convenient
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Features
(n) – characteristics
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All
of a sudden (phr) – suddenly, unaware, unexpectedly
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Morph
(v) – mutate, modify, change, transform, alter
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Several
(adj) – a few, a lot, various, handful
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Undoubtedly
(adv) – without doubt, certainly, indeed, definitely
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Functionality
(n) – performance, use
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Chemist
(n) - pharmacy
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Online
banking (phr) OLB – internet/web banking, e-banking; electronic payment system
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To
get smth right / wrong (phr) – to understand it one well / not well
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To
seem likely/unlikely (phr) – the chances are good/bad
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Sensor
(n) – it detects and responds to some kind of input: light, sound, motion,
pressure
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Video-streaming
(n) – sent and displayed by the viewer at the same time, there’s no need to
download a video, it can be played before the whole video has been transmitted.
Part 2
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Widespread
(adj) – common, many people use it or know about it
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Long-lasting
(adj) – it can last long
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Data
(pl/n) – information
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Wifi
(n) = wireless network
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Device
(n) – a machine or piece of equipment that does a particular thing
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Development
(n) – progress, improvement
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Improve
(v) – get better
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Increase/decrease
(v) – go up, become bigger / go down, become smaller
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Quality
(n) – how good smth is
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Reasonably-priced
(adj) – not so expensive
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Functions
(n) – abilities to do different things
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Digital
(adj) – electronic, not physical
Vocabulary page 81
Part 1
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Cable
(n) – wire
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CD-ROM
(n) – Compact Disc--- a disc designed to store computer data in the form of
text and graphics
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DVD-ROM
(n) – digital adaptable disc used for storing large amount of data
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DVD-ROM or a DVD-RAM drive is designed to read a DVD-ROM disc.
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External hard drive is used for storing larger amount of data.
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Key (n) – letter, number or a
symbol on a keyboard
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Keyboard (n) - a device used for typing
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Memory stick (n) – a small disc
drive that can store data --- synonyms: jump drive, pen drive, USB stick, USB
key, finger stick, pocket drive, thumb drive, data stick
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Monitor (n) – a device which
displays videos and information, similar to a TV
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Mouse
(n) – a device used for scrolling and selecting information, among other
functions
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Printer
(n) – a device that prints in black and white or colour
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Screen
(n) – A part of a monitor where the information is displayed
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USB
port (n) – connection between the computer and a USB stick
Part 2
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Do /carry
out an experiment/research
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Have a
theory/memory stick/software
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Come up with
an experiment/ a theory
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Download/install software
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Connect/plug in a memory stick
Unit 9, Page 81, ex. 4
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Go
off --- stop liking smth
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Get
into --- start liking smth
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Make
off --- escape, get away
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Take
off --- remove a piece of clothing or shoes
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Put
on --- get dressed
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Put
off --- delay or postpone to a later date
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Turn
off --- stop a machine
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Turn
on --- start a machine
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Call
off --- cancel a planned event
