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.


QUESTIONS:
(Choose the best response for each one)

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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