A2 Unit 19: Science & technology 1
20 A2 words: IT, system, record, online, website, search… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT/ɪt/ n | ITinformation technology | My brother works in IT at a bank.My brother works in IT at a bank. | |
| system/ˈsɪstəm/ n | systema set of connected parts | The new system is easy to use.The new system is easy to use. | |
| record/rəˈkɔrd/ v | to recordto save sound or pictures on a device | Please record the lesson so I can listen again.Please record the lesson so I can listen again. | |
| online/ˈɔnˌlaɪn/ adj/adv | onlineusing the internet | Maria does her shopping online.Maria does her shopping online. | |
| website/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n | websitea place on the internet with many pages | This website has useful English exercises.This website has useful English exercises. | |
| search/sɝtʃ/ n | searchan attempt to find something | My search for a cheap flight took an hour.My search for a cheap flight took an hour. | |
| image/ˈɪmədʒ/ n | imagea picture | The image on this screen is very clear.The image on this screen is very clear. | |
| mobile/ˈmoʊbəl/ adj | mobileable to be carried around | Most people now have a mobile phone.Most people now have a mobile phone. | |
| screen/skrin/ n | screenthe flat front of a computer or TV | The screen on my phone is broken.The screen on my phone is broken. | |
| click/klɪk/ v | to clickto press a mouse button | Click the button to start the game.Click the button to start the game. | |
| function/ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v | to functionto work in the correct way | This old machine does not function well.This old machine does not function well. | |
| software/ˈsɔfˌtwɛr/ n | softwareprograms that run on a computer | This software helps you edit photos.This software helps you edit photos. | |
| web/wɛb/ n | webthe internet | You can find almost anything on the web.You can find almost anything on the web. | |
| electric/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ adj | electricusing electricity | Tom drives an electric car.Tom drives an electric car. | |
| download/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ v | to downloadto copy a file from the internet | You can download the app for free.You can download the app for free. | |
| email/iˈmeɪl/ v | to emailto send a message by computer | Please email me the photos tonight.Please email me the photos tonight. | |
| scientific/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj | scientificabout science | The school has a new scientific laboratory.The school has a new scientific laboratory. | |
| display/dɪˈspleɪ/ n | displaya screen that shows information | The phone display is bright and clear.The phone display is bright and clear. | |
| web page/wɛb peɪdʒ/ n | web pageone page on a website | Click on the web page to read more.Click on the web page to read more. | |
| chemical/ˈkɛməkəl/ adj | chemicalrelated to chemistry | This chemical is used to clean the pool.This chemical is used to clean the pool. |