اللغة الإنجليزية — Vocabulary: Science and Technology — 2 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

Vocabulary: Science and Technology

This lesson covers essential vocabulary related to science and technology for literary stream students preparing for the Baccalaureate exam. Technology is a common topic in reading comprehension and written expression tasks.

Computing and Internet

• Computer / Laptop: an electronic device for storing and processing data.
• Software: programs and operating information used by a computer.
• Hardware: the physical components of a computer system.
• Internet: a global network connecting millions of computers.
• Website: a location connected to the Internet that contains information.
• Download / Upload: to transfer data to/from a computer.
• Social media: websites and apps for social networking.

Scientific Terms

• Research: systematic investigation to establish facts.
• Experiment: a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis.
• Discovery: finding something previously unknown.
• Invention: creating something new.
• Laboratory (lab): a room equipped for scientific experiments.
• Scientist: a person who conducts scientific research.

Modern Technology

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): simulation of human intelligence by machines.
• Robot: a machine capable of carrying out complex actions.
• Smartphone: a mobile phone with advanced computing capabilities.
• Virtual Reality (VR): computer-generated simulation of a 3D environment.
• Renewable energy: energy from natural sources that can be replenished.

Exercises

1. Match the words with their definitions: (1) Software, (2) Hardware, (3) Internet, (4) AI
2. Complete the sentences: “Scientists conduct ___ in a ___. New ___ are changing our daily lives. We use ___ media to communicate with friends.”
3. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about how technology has changed education in Algeria.

📚 For more lessons, see Environment and Ecology and Writing an Opinion Essay.