Technology and social media vocabulary - quiz 23

What is a technophobe?

____________  means that although some gadgets could last for decades, companies deliberately shorten their lifespans to get repeat sales and more profit.

• Cancel culture

• Unvaxxed

• Planned obsolescence 

• Staycation

Some people cut off all communication without explanation, rather than having an honest conversation that might lead to conflict. This is called ___________.

We live in an era of ____________  . Anyone who acts or speaks in an unacceptable manner is boycotted.

• catfishing

• cancel culture

• planned obsolescence

When Ellen DeGeneres posted a multi-celebrity Oscar ceremony selfie, it went viral and many millions tried to download it at once. Internet traffic slowed down. She broke the Internet.

• True

• False

Draw the logo of your favourite app!

Are you on social media?

• Yes

• No

Write about the advantages and the disadvantages of social media.