2. I’ve lost a lot of data. I wonder if my computer has a … .
3. A lot of people carry their … on aeroplanes and work on them during the flight.
4. I’ve got such a lot of photos, music and videos stored on my computer that my …. is almost full.
5. That computer game you gave me has got amazing … - the people just look
so realistic!
6. One of my most important tasks at work is to keep the … up to date so that
customers’ contact details are always accurate.
7. If you put the … in the middle of a paragraph of text and double click, you
select the whole paragraph.
8. I downloaded a fantastic … the other day - it tells me where the nearest cash machine is to wherever I am in the world.
9. … programs make it very easy to write text and to format it.
10. It’s miraculous how much data can be stored on that tiny little computer … inside your mobile phone.
Explanation: A backup system is a method or feature that allows the computer to automatically save a copy of important files or data, so that they can be easily retrieved in case of accidental deletion or system failure.
3. A lot of people carry their laptops on aeroplanes and work on them during the flight.
Explanation: Laptops are portable computers that can be conveniently carried and used while traveling. Many people bring their laptops on airplanes and work on them during the flight to make productive use of their time.
4. I’ve got such a lot of photos, music, and videos stored on my computer that my hard drive is almost full.
Explanation: A hard drive is the component of a computer where data is stored permanently. It has a limited capacity and can become full when it contains a large amount of data, such as photos, music, and videos.
5. That computer game you gave me has got amazing graphics - the people just look so realistic!
Explanation: Graphics refer to the visual elements, such as images and animations, displayed on a computer screen. In computer games, high-quality graphics can make characters and objects appear realistic and lifelike.
6. One of my most important tasks at work is to keep the database up to date so that customers’ contact details are always accurate.
Explanation: A database is a structured collection of data that is stored and organized in a computer system. It is used to store and manage information, such as customer contact details. Keeping the database up to date ensures that the information is current and accurate.
7. If you put the cursor in the middle of a paragraph of text and double click, you select the whole paragraph.
Explanation: The cursor is a symbol on the computer screen that indicates the position where the next character will be inserted. By double-clicking (clicking twice quickly) with the cursor in the middle of a paragraph, the entire paragraph of text can be selected, making it easier to edit or format the text.
8. I downloaded a fantastic app the other day - it tells me where the nearest cash machine is to wherever I am in the world.
Explanation: An app, short for application, is a software program designed to perform specific tasks on a computer or mobile device. In this case, the app has the capability to provide information about the location of the nearest cash machine, or ATM, regardless of where the person is in the world.
9. Word processing programs make it very easy to write text and format it.
Explanation: Word processing programs are software applications used for creating, editing, and formatting text documents. They provide various tools and features to make it convenient for users to write and format text, such as changing fonts, adjusting spacing, and adding images.
10. It’s miraculous how much data can be stored on that tiny little computer chip inside your mobile phone.
Explanation: A computer chip, often referred to as a microchip or integrated circuit, is a small electronic device that contains a large number of interconnected transistors. These chips can store vast amounts of data on a very small surface area, allowing modern mobile phones to hold and access a significant amount of information.