Computer phrases; Phrasal verbs: technology – B1 English Vocabulary Test

1  Complete the words to make computing phrases.

1   download a file or a p……………t

2   do a s……………h

3   delete photos or a p……………d

4   upload v……………s or p……………s

5   have/get a v……………s

6   install an a……………p

7   share a l……………k

2  Complete the sentences with computing words from Activity 1.

1   An ……app…… is short for application.

2   A ………………… is your own personal code to access mobile devices or websites.

3   A ………………… can be harmful to your computer, even destroying all the data you’ve saved.

4   A ………………… is a digital audio file that you can download from the internet.

5   You can store your data in a ………………… in your computer’s memory.

6   You can click on a ………………… to connect you to another website page.

3  Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.

1   You can ……upload…… photos, videos and files.

2   You can ………………. an app, but not a link.

3   You can ………………. a virus, but not a search.

4   You can ………………. podcasts and apps.

5   You can ………………. a link, photos and videos.

6   You can ………………. a search online for your favourite websites.

7   You can ………………. a password and create a new one.

4  Complete the phrasal verbs related to technology with the correct prepositions from the box.

1   turn ……off……   ……on……

2   plug ……………….

3   take ……………….

4   switch ……………….   ……………….

5   look ……………….

6   turn ……………….   ……………….

7   shut ……………….

5  Write phrasal verbs related to technology with the same meaning as the verbs in bold.

1   stop the TV   ……switch off……

2   increase the volume   …………………….

3   remove the USB key   …………………….

4   search for some information   …………………….

5   close the computer   …………………….

6   connect the device   …………………….

7   decrease the volume   …………………….

8   start the computer   …………………….

6  Complete the texts with words related to computing and technology.

What is WhatsApp?

It’s an 1……app…… that you can 2……………… on your mobile device to send messages and make voice and 3……………… calls.

My laptop is really slow. What should I do?

Maybe you have too many 4……………… or 5……………… saved on it. You should 6……………… some to make space. I hope you haven’t got a 7………………!

How can I 8……………… these photos with you?

You can 9……………… in a USB key to your device and 10……………… the photos onto it. Then 11……………… out the USB key so I can 12……………… the photos onto my laptop.

How can I find my favourite song online?

You can 13……………… the song and download it. 14……………… on your mobile phone and do a internet 15……………… . Type in the song name and click on the 16……………… to the website.