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CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT-

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT-. ENG 111 TOP NOTCH 1 WEEK 6. UNIT 5 TECHNOLOGY and YOU. 1. Laptop (n) :. Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office

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  1. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES-ENGLISH UNIT- ENG 111 TOP NOTCH 1 WEEK 6

  2. UNIT 5 TECHNOLOGY and YOU

  3. 1. Laptop (n) : Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office Ex:A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train. Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office Ex:A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train. Definition: a computer which is small enough to be carried around easily and is designed for use outside an office Ex:A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train.

  4. 2. Desktop (n) : Definition: a type of computer that is put on the top of a desk Ex: My laptop is broken. I should fix its screen and power supply. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  5. 3. Earphone (n) : Definition: an electronic equipment that you put on your ears so that you can listen privately to radio, recorded music, etc Collocations:a pair/set of earphones Ex:I use my earphones when I listen to music in the dormitory not to disturb my roomate. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  6. 4. GPS (n): Definition: global positioning system: a system that can show the exact position of a person or thing by using signals from satellites Ex: GPS is the abbrevitation of Global Positioning System. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  7. 5. DVD player (n) : Definition: A digital optical disc for storing movies and data. Ex: I wasted hours yesterday trying to watch a film from the DVD, but unfortunately it didn’t work. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  8. 7. Flash drive (n) : Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily Collocations: a 4GB removable USB flash drive Ex:If you have your flash drive with you, you can upload the files you need from my computer. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  9. 7. Digital Camera (n) : Definition: a type of camera that records images which can be viewed on a computer Ex: When I was taking the picture of Bosphorus Bridge in İstanbul, a thief stole my digital camera. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  10. 8. Headphone (n) : Definition: a small object for storing electronic data that can be connected to a computer and that can be carried about easily Ex:He was wearing headphones and didn’t hear a word I said. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  11. 9. Projector (n) : Definition: a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  12. 10. MP3 player (n) : Definition: a machine or computer program that plays music which has been downloaded from the Internet CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  13. 11. Camcorder (n) : Definition:a combination of a small video camera and recording device, in a single unit which can be held easily in one hand CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  14. 12. Speaker (n) : Definition: piece of electrical equipment for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played. A speaker can be part of the radio, etc. or be separate from it Ex: There's no sound coming out of the right-hand speaker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  15. 13. Cell phone/ Mobile phone (n) : Definition: a phone that is can be used anywhere where its signals can be received Ex:What's your cell phone number? Ex:You can reach me by email or cell phone. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  16. 14. Scanner (n) : Definition: a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a computer system Ex: a high-tech scanner CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  17. 15. Photocopier (n) : Definition: a machine which makes copies of documents using a photographic process CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  18. 16. Fax machine (n) : Definition: a device or system used to send and receive documents in electronic form along a telephone line Ex: Important documents in business are generally sent by fax. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  19. 17. Broken (adj) : Definition: damaged, no longer able to work Word formation: break (v) Synonyms: damaged, defective Ex:My watch is broken. I should get a new one. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  20. 18. Obsolete (adj) : Definition: not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable Synonyms: out-of-date, out-of-fashion Antonyms: fashionable, up-to-date Ex:Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  21. 19. Up-to-date (adj) : Definition: modern, recent, or containing the latest information Synonyms: current, fashionable Antonym: old, out of date Ex:up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  22. 20. Defective (adj) Definition: describes something that has a fault in it and does not work correctly Synonyms: damaged Antonym: unbroken Ex:a defective laptop defective eyesight CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  23. 21. Lemon (n) : Definition: something that does not work Ex:This flash drive is an absolute lemon. I dropped it just once and it doesn’t work now. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  24. 22. Antique (adj) : Definition: something that is old and out-of-fashion Synonym: old Antonym: new Ex:This scanner doesn’t work because it is antique. It is almost ten years old. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  25. 23. Fix (v) Definition: to repair something Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: mend, repair Antonym: break, unfix Ex:They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  26. 24. Upgrade (v) Definition: to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program Synonyms: improve, advance Antonym: downgrade Ex:It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  27. 25. Junk (adj) Definition: things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality Synonyms: garbage, rubbish Ex:We ought to clear out this cupboard - it's full of junk. Ex:I can't stand watching the junk that's on TV these days. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  28. 26. Awful (adj) Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant Synonyms: terrible Antonym: good, pleasing Ex:The weather was awful this winter in Ankara. It was snowy all the time. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  29. 27. Horrible (adj) Definition: very unpleasant or bad Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: repulsive Antonym: good, pleasing Ex:What's that horrible smell? It is really disgusting. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  30. 28. Flush (phr v) Definition: If you flush a toilet, or if a toilet flushes, its contents empty and it fills with water again Ex:I can't get the toilet to flush. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  31. 29. Clogged (adj) Definition: blocked Word formation: clog (v) Ex:The sink is clogged again. I think we should call the plumber to fix it. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  32. 30. Portable (adj) Definition: light and small enough to be easily carried or moved Synonyms: handy Ex:a portable radio/telephone/computer CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  33. 31. Convenient (adj) Definition: suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty Word formation: fixable (adj) Synonyms: appropriate, useful Antonym: unuseful, inconvenient Ex:Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. Ex:A bike's a very convenient way of getting around. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  34. 32. Guaranteed (adj) Definition: If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a fault develops within a particular period of time Word formation: guarantee (v) Ex:The fridge is guaranteed for three years. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  35. 33. Popular (adj) Definition: liked, enjoyed or supported by many people Word formation: unpopular Synonyms: well-known Antonym: unpopular Ex:That song was popular with people from my father's generation. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  36. 34. Affordable (adj) Definition: not expensive Word formation: afford (v) Synonyms: inexpensive Antonyms: expensive Ex:There are nice clothes at affordable prices in that shop. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  37. 34. Food Processor (n) Definition: an electric machine that cuts, slices and mixes food quickly Ex:This food processor is a piece of junk. You should buy a new one CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  38. 34. Hair Dryer (n) Definition: an electrical device that blows hot air for drying a person’s hair Ex:This hair dryer is defective. You have to have it fixed. Is it guaranteed? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  39. 34. Pressure Cooker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  40. 34. Dish washer (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  41. 34. Coffee maker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  42. 34. Rice cooker (n) Definition: a cooking pan which cooks food quickly in steam under pressure Ex: A:My in-laws are coming to dinner tonight, but I don’t have enough time to cook. B: You can cook in 15 minutes with a pressure cooker. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  43. 34. Stove (n) Definition: a piece of equipment which burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place Ex:Do you know a shop that I can buy an affordable stove? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  44. 34. Oven (n) Definition: the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food Ex:After you mix the ingredients, place the cake in the oven at 200°C. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  45. 34. Juicer (n) Definition: a machine for removing juice from fruit or vegetables Ex:It is so practical to use the juicer to get a glass of orange juice in the morning. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  46. 34. Washing machine (n) Definition: a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth Ex:Could you empty the washing machine, please? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  47. 34. Dryer (n) Definition: a machine that dries things Ex:Put those damp clothes in the dryer. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  48. 34. Blender (n) Definition: an electric machine used in the kitchen for breaking down foods or making smooth liquid substances from soft foods and liquids Ex:It is easy to make milkshake with a blender. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  49. 34. Freezer (n) Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time Ex:You can keep food fresh in a freezer for a very long time. Definition: it preserves food at a very cold temperature so that it can be kept safely for a long time Ex:You can keep food in a freezer fresh for a very long time. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  50. 34. Refrigirator/ Fridge (n) Definition: a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature Ex:Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

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