English for I.T. Professionals | Talking about new technology in English 2

Many I.T. professionals are interested in new, state-of-the-art technology. This particular exercise will help you talk to your co-workers, friends, etc. about new technology, gadgets, etc. and teach you new vocabulary relating to this topic.

Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. The new external Skype phone can __________________________ ( = can be used) as both a telephone and a webcam.
  function
  interpret
  access

2. This new functionality is really __________________________. ( = elaborate, fancy)
  soporific
  sophisticated
  sincere

3. This surveillance system can be set up to send cell-phone __________________________.
  information
  messaging
  alerts

4. In some places, it's already possible to watch live TV ____________________ on a mobile device. ( = cell phone, BlackBerry, etc.)
  broadcasts
  air-time
  sets

5. This surveillance system allows you to ___________________________ your cameras through the internet.
  assess
  click
  access

6. I'm not sure I like this new ___________________________. ( = general tendency *in culture/technology,etc*)
  train
  trend
  tram

7. New technology devices are often referred to as "_______________________".
  gadgets
  goods
  gateway products

8. Sony has always been an innovator in consumer electronics. = Sony has always been on the __________________ of consumer electronics.
  cutting board
  cutting edge
  cut and paste

9. Novatel's new MiFi is a small 3G radio that can create a mobile wi-fi ___________________ almost anywhere.
  hot-connection
  hotspot
  dial-up

10. The MiFi will be sold through wireless network __________________ ( = operators).
  provisions
  professionals
  providers

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