UNIT 10-P1 -SPEAKING VOCAB - TECHNOLOGY

After years of continuous use, my smartphone is finally ____.

• on its last legs
• in mint condition
• a high-tech gizmo
• a technophile

This smartwatch is ____; it barely shows any signs of wear.

• to lag behind
• in mint condition
• to tear something to bits
• to smash something up

The latest software update introduced ____ that allows users to customize their interface more freely.

• a feature
• a predicament
• to sort out the problem
• a brand

He always has to have the latest gadgets because he is such ____.

• a technophile
• to think something through
• to fall to bits
• to realise the untapped potential of something

The company needs ____ before making a significant investment in the new project.

• in mint condition
• to tear something to bits
• to think something through
• a portable device

To remain competitive, the firm must explore new markets ____.

• in mint condition
• on its last legs
• to realise the untapped potential of them.

• a portable device

If your computer starts ____, you might need to upgrade your hardware.

• to smash something up
• to sort out the problem
• to lag behind
• handy

She managed to ____ during the heated argument.

• tear the entire dinner set to bits

• smash the entire dinner set up

• high-tech gizmo

• brand

The team worked together to ____ within the department by the end of the week.

• a feature
• to sort out the problem
• to realise the untapped potential of something
• in mint condition

Although he is ____, he always carries around the latest smartphone model.

• a technophile
• to fall to bits
• a predicament
• a portable device