Technology and Media
BasicTech words.
- Tech words: device · virus · digital footprint · screen time
- Safety rules: never click unknown links; think twice before you post
- Balance: set a limit on my screen time
文體小知識：Tech words you use every day.
§Text Passage
1My phone stopped working last week because it caught a virus from a strange website. The screen froze, and none of my apps would open. My brother fixed the device in an hour and warned me not to click on unknown links again. He is good with computers because he reads about the internet every day. He told me that the photos in my online album were safe, but I was still worried about my personal information.
2Now I check my digital footprint carefully, and I think twice before I post anything on social media. I also set a limit on my screen time so my eyes can rest. Every evening, I put my phone in a drawer and spend an hour reading or playing basketball. My classmates laugh when I tell them about my rule, but some of them have started to copy it. Social media is fun, but it can waste many hours if we are not careful.
3My favourite study app helps me revise English vocabulary on the MTR. Last month, our teacher used it to give us a quiz, and I got the highest score in class. Technology is a useful tool when we use it wisely. However, we should never let our devices control our lives. Next term, I am going to teach my grandmother how to make video calls so that we can chat more often.
§Sentence-by-sentence translation Sentence-by-sentence translation
My phone stopped working last week because it caught a virus from a strange website.
我的手機上星期壞了，因為它從一個奇怪的網站感染了病毒。
The screen froze, and none of my apps would open.
螢幕當機，所有應用程式都開不了。
My brother fixed the device in an hour and warned me not to click on unknown links again.
哥哥花了一小時修好裝置，還警告我不要再點擊不明連結。
He is good with computers because he reads about the internet every day.
他很熟悉電腦，因為他每天都看互聯網的資訊。
He told me that the photos in my online album were safe, but I was still worried about my personal information.
他告訴我，我網上相簿的照片安全，但我仍然擔心自己的個人資料。
Now I check my digital footprint carefully, and I think twice before I post anything on social media.
現在我會仔細檢查自己的數碼足跡，在社交媒體發佈任何內容前都會三思。
I also set a limit on my screen time so my eyes can rest.
我還設定了螢幕使用時間上限，讓眼睛可以休息。
Every evening, I put my phone in a drawer and spend an hour reading or playing basketball.
每天晚上，我會把手機放進抽屜，花一小時閱讀或打籃球。
My classmates laugh when I tell them about my rule, but some of them have started to copy it.
同學聽我講這條規則時都會笑，但有些人已開始照做。
Social media is fun, but it can waste many hours if we are not careful.
社交媒體很有趣，但一不小心就會浪費很多小時。
My favourite study app helps me revise English vocabulary on the MTR.
我最喜歡的學習應用程式幫我在港鐵上溫習英文詞彙。
Last month, our teacher used it to give us a quiz, and I got the highest score in class.
上個月，老師用它給我們做測驗，我得了全班最高分。
Technology is a useful tool when we use it wisely.
科技只要善用，就是有用的工具。
However, we should never let our devices control our lives.
不過，我們絕不應讓裝置控制我們的生活。
Next term, I am going to teach my grandmother how to make video calls so that we can chat more often.
下學期，我打算教祖母打視像電話，好讓我們可以多聊天。
1Summary 重點摘要
Tech words.
2Vocabulary cards Vocabulary
Electronic gadget; phone, tablet.
Global computer network.
Social platforms.
Phone/computer software.
Computerised; digital photo.
Connected to internet.
Time looking at screens.
Harmful computer program.
3Step by step Steps
- Tooldevice and app: My phone stopped working because it caught a virus from a strange website. The screen froze, and none of my apps would open.
- UseLearn and connect: My favourite study app helps me revise English vocabulary on the MTR. Next term, I am going to teach my grandmother how to make video calls.
- Cautionlimit screen time: I set a limit on my screen time so my eyes can rest. Every evening, I put my phone in a drawer.
- Broken devicesvirus, fix: My brother fixed the device in an hour — device, screen and apps all belong to this word family.
- Online safetyNever click unknown links; protect your personal information: My brother warned me not to click on unknown links again.
- Digital footprintI check my digital footprint carefully, and I think twice before I post anything on social media.
- Use it wiselyTechnology is a useful tool when we use it wisely. However, we should never let our devices control our lives — however marks the turn.
- Future plansbe going to for plans: Next term, I am going to teach my grandmother how to make video calls so that we can chat more often.
5Worked example Example
Based on the passage, write five sentences about using technology safely and wisely: one lesson learnt, your protection habits now, and the benefits of technology.
- Step 1: Use the past tense for the lesson — My phone caught a virus because I clicked on a strange website.
- Step 2: Say what you do now — Now I check my digital footprint and think twice before I post anything.
- Step 3: Mention screen-time limits — I set a limit on my screen time and put my phone in a drawer every evening.
- Step 4: Give a benefit — My favourite study app helps me revise English vocabulary on the MTR.
- Step 5: End with your stand — Technology is a useful tool when we use it wisely.
- Answer: Last week my phone caught a virus from a strange website, and the screen froze — that taught me not to click on unknown links. Now I check my digital footprint carefully and think twice before posting anything on social media. I also set a limit on my screen time, and every evening I put my phone in a drawer and read or play basketball instead. Still, technology is useful: my study app helps me revise English vocabulary on the MTR. Technology is a great tool when we use it wisely, but it should never control our lives.
6Common mistakes Mistakes
7Quick check Quick check
Q1What is a device?
Q2What is social media?
Q3What is an app?
Q4What is screen time?
Q5What is a virus?
8Recap Recap
- Tech words: device · virus · digital footprint · screen time
- Safety rules: never click unknown links; think twice before you post
- Balance: set a limit on my screen time
- From the passage: a study app helps revise vocabulary on the MTR — technology helps learning
- Key line: Technology is a useful tool when we use it wisely.