Mass Media + Internet Security - апрель 2024
материал для подготовки к егэ (гиа) по английскому языку (10 класс)

Technical Progress. Mass Media: TV/ the Press/ Radio/ Internet.

Internet Security

Vocabulary List

Mass media: inform, educate and entertain people – help people to navigate in the world of information

A technophile – a person who is enthusiastic about new technology.

- My brother is a true technophile and can tell you about every new gadget on the market.

a techie – a person who knows a lot about technology, especially computers or other electronic equipment.

- I’m not surprised Sue Lin is working for a top computer agency as she was always a real techie at school.

A technophobe – a person who fears or dislikes new technology, especially computers, and does not want to use it.

- I keep telling him how easy it is to send an email but he’s an ardent technophobe and refuses to even have a go.

 An innovative  approach / solution– the adjective form of innovation.

Guti was a much-valued member of the team as he often came up with innovative solutions to a problem.

 Advanced technologies  – a development or improvement.+ to advance (about technologies)

Scientists have made major advances in recent years in their search for a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Revolutionize  the sphere of communication– to radically change something so it is much better.

- There’s no doubt that computers have revolutionized our lives.

To make a breakthrough in smth – important development or discovery.

Some people argue that the invention of the internal combustion engine was the most important technological breakthrough of all time.

To modify – to change something in order to make it better.

- Being disabled, I need a car that can be modified to meet my specific needs.

Cutting-edge – very modern.

- Our new mobile phone is still in development but it is at the cutting-edge of technology.

To be an indispensable part of people’s lives – something you could not manage without; absolutely necessary.

For many people, their mobile phone is indispensable.

To make a great impact on smb/smth  – the effect of something.

- Modern technology has had a massive impact on the way we communicate with each other.

To transform smth – to markedly or dramatically change.

- There can be no denying that computers have transformed the way we work and study.

To affect  smth/ smb – to influence or cause a change in something. (usually negative)

- Social media has radically affected both how we communicate and who we communicate with.

Effect  - noun – outcome

To be computer literate – to have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to use a computer effectively.

- The application form specified that candidates must be computer literate to be considered for the job.

A computer buff – someone who knows a lot about computers and might be considered an expert.

- Although I have a good understanding of the software I use at work, I certainly wouldn’t call myself a computer buff.

To crash – to suddenly stop working.

- Guti was in the middle of his online English lesson when his computer crashed.

Privacy of correspondence – the right to keep personal information secret.

To have a right to privacy/ to respect/value the privacy of other people/to violate smb’s privacy

Many internet users are very concerned about the privacy of their personal information.

Censorship – suppressing or stopping certain information being available to the public.

To introduce/to abolish censorship

- The Chinese have their own social media channels as government censorship means they can’t access Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

 Internet security – computer systems implemented or actions taken by computer users to protect their data while using the internet.

- Internet security is a real concern for people making credit card purchases online.

Cybersecurity – the measures taken to protect against the criminal or unauthorised access of electronic data.

- Cybersecurity has become a major industry as computer hackers have become more and more skilled at breaking into supposedly secures computer systems.

Cybercrime – criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet.

- Identity theft, where someone steals and misuses your personal information, is one of the most common types of cybercrime.

User-friendly – simple to understand and easy to use.

- I didn’t find my new mobile phone user-friendly at first but my grandson was able to show me how to use it and now I understand what to do.

 To be a reliable source of information

Internet Security Rules

1. Don’t give out personal information. It’s important not to share your password, name, address/neighborhood, school or information about your family with anybody online. 
2. Choose safe screen names. When you’re creating screen names, avoid using personally identifiable information like your name, birthday, city, etc.
3. Protect your passwords. Don’t share your passwords with anyone except for your parents. When you log into an account using a public computer, be sure to log out before leaving.
4. Don’t post photos or videos without your parent or guardian’s permission. Even if a photo seems safe to post, it can contain location codes that show where and when the photo was taken which can reveal personal information about you like your address or school. Before posting or sharing photos online, talk to a parent or guardian.
5. Don’t participate in cyberbullying. Don’t send mean or threatening messages online, and don’t engage with these types of messages or comments if you receive them.
6. Be wary of contests or “freebies.” (остерегаться /настороженно относиться «халявы») Contests and freebies are a very common way for scammers to get your personal information. Do not click links, download attachments, or provide personal information such as your name, phone number, address, passwords, etс.
7. If something seems fishy or unsafe, stop and ask for help. Scammers can be sneaky and can even pretend to be someone you know. If something doesn’t seem right or makes you feel unsafe, stop and ask for help from a parent or guardian.
8. Understand that nothing is private. Even content you share via private messaging, text, Snapchat, or “disappearing” message tools can be discovered online. Don’t share anything online or on your mobile device that you wouldn’t be comfortable having made public.

Academic performance

Langart – speaking 29/72/74/76

Langart – 37: 11/ 17/38/

Langart – 38: 1

Discussion Questions

1. How many hours per day do you spend online?
2. There is a lot of information on the internet. How do you know which information is accurate?
3. Do you worry about online security? What are the risks of being online? – scam/ scammers
4. How old should a child be before he is  allowed to use the internet?
5. Do you know anyone who never uses the internet? Why don't they use it?
6. Do you have any experience running a blog or building a website?
7. Do you do online shopping? What do you like to buy online and what do you prefer to buy in a store?
8. What social media do you use these days? Why do you prefer those over other social networks?
9. Do you watch a lot of YouTube? What kinds of content do you watch?
10. What is your favorite smartphone app? What do you do with it?
11. Have you ever played online games? What  games did you play? –
12. Have you tried online dating? What is good and bad about online dating?
13. Many services are online these days. Which parts of our lives will never be online?
14. Are you interested in online business? Have you thought about starting your own? In which area?