Unit 6 - Lesson 3

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly.

a portable device used to take pictures and videos

He used a camcorder to film their vacation.

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event.

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie.

a very thin computer or television monitor that is not curved

They mounted a flat-screen on the living room wall.

to help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better

Friends consoled her after the failure of her project.

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

He bought a new laptop with better processing speed.

a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

He bought a vintage stereo for his record collection.

able to operate without wires

The wireless headphones allow you to move freely without being tethered to your device.

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

She watched her favorite show on the TV last night.