VIRTUAL WORLD

2.1 VOCABULARY

1. Fast Pace (n): rapid rhythm

Technology progresses at such a fast pace that from time to time it is difficult for someone
to keep up with it.
2. High-Tech (n): (technologically advanced)
Some people are scared of high-tech devices/products.
3. Access: self-explanatory
Everybody should have access to the internet.
Advance (n): self-explanatory
Technological advances have brought many benefits to the world.
4. Breakthrough (n): major progress or advance, etc. as in science.
The penicillin was one of the most breakthrough of all the times.
5. Automation: self-explanatory
The automation of production processes has led to increased unemployment.
6. Connection: self-explanatory
Most people are connected to the internet these days.
7. Device: Technologic Object
It is important to have some kind of communication device such as a mobile telephone or
the internet.
8. Up-to-date: Modern, recent.
Teenagers think it is important to have the most up-to-date technology.
9. User-friendly: self-explanatory
Modern mobile phones such as the Iphone are very user-friendly.

Others:
Easy to get into
Suitable for all ages
Boom
Sophisticated
Electronically
Outlook
Drawback/downside