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VOCABULARY - Computers Make the World Smaller and Smarter

Sitio: AULA VIRTUAL do IES Ricardo Mella
Curso: English_STI
Libro: VOCABULARY - Computers Make the World Smaller and Smarter
Imprimido por: Invitado
Día: viernes, 16 de enero de 2026, 17:41

Tabla de contenidos

1. Match the Meaning

Instructions (English): Match each word in Column A with the correct definition in Column B.

Column A – Words
  1. device
  2. disabled
  3. illness
  4. enable
  5. environment
  6. connectivity
  7. multimedia
  8. smart card
  9. expert system
  10. telecommute
Column B – Meanings
  1. allows something to happen or makes it possible
  2. a machine or tool designed for a particular purpose
  3. a person who cannot use part of their body easily
  4. the natural or social conditions in which people live
  5. being sick or unhealthy
  6. to work from home using a computer and internet
  7. a card with a computer chip storing information
  8. communication links between computers or systems
  9. computer software that imitates expert decision-making
  10. a combination of text, sound, video, and graphics
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Answer key:

  • A → b (device → a machine or tool…)
  • B → c (disabled → a person who...)
  • C → e (illness → being sick…)
  • D → a (enable → allows something…)
  • E → d (environment → the natural/social conditions…)
  • F → h (connectivity → communication links…)
  • G → j (multimedia → combination of text, sound, video, graphics)
  • H → g (smart card → card with a chip…)
  • I → i (expert system → software that imitates expert decisions)
  • J → f (telecommute → work from home…)

2. Fill in the blanks

Instructions:

Use the words from the box to complete the sentences. Write only one word or phrase in each blank.

Word box:
device · environment · illness · enable · disabled · smart card · connectivity · multimedia · expert system · telecommute
  1. A smartphone is a very useful ________ for daily life.
  2. Modern cars try to protect the ________ by reducing emissions.
  3. A doctor used an ________ to diagnose the patient.
  4. The company decided to ________ workers to log in from home.
  5. A wheelchair helps ________ people move around.
  6. The new ID is a ________ that stores health information.
  7. Thanks to ________, my laptop connects easily to the printer.
  8. Students enjoy learning with ________ resources like videos and animations.
  9. During the flu season, many workers suffer from an ________.
  10. Some employees prefer to ________ because it saves commuting time.
Show answers
  1. device
  2. environment
  3. expert system
  4. enable
  5. disabled
  6. smart card
  7. connectivity
  8. multimedia
  9. illness
  10. telecommute

3. Put your knowledge into practice

 

Instructions:

Work in pairs. Choose three words from the box and create one short sentence in English for each word. Then share one sentence with the class.

Word box (suggested):
device · connectivity · enable · smart card · telecommute · environment · multimedia · disabled · illness · expert system
Show example answers
  • device: “This device helps me save time.”
  • connectivity: “Good connectivity is essential for online classes.”
  • enable: “The new policy enables students to study from home.”
  • smart card: “The smart card stores my health information.”
  • telecommute: “I telecommute twice a week to avoid traffic.”

Note: Any simple and correct sentence showing the meaning of the word is acceptable.