Lesson 9: Wireless

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Vocabulary Builders:
Listen & Read:

Wireless A phone or computer without a wire
We have a wireless connection at home. It requires a wireless modem.
Networking Connection between many computers
Although they said they would have the network going in a flash, it took them two days.
Broadband Fast internet connection
The internet company is installing broadband in the neighbourhood. That is great news!
Telecommunications Distance communication
Telecommunications was invented in the 20th century. Before we did everything by horse.
Cell phones The American name for portable phones (UK usually uses mobile)
I have 2 cell phones. One for work and one for pleasure.
Mobiles Portable phones
My mobile phone does not work in this sector.
A device A tool or a gadget
As a mechanic there are many devices I need for work.
An electronic device An electronic gadget
I like electronic devices like cell phones.
Handheld A device you hold in you hand for communications and organization
I have a handheld. It includes a cell phone and an email electronic device.
Blackberry A personal cell phone and email handheld
I need my blackberry for work.
GPS Global Positioning System
I have GPS in my car. It would be a long shot if I got lost.
TV Television
I just bought a new TV.

Cordless Without a wire
I have a cordless phone. It is like a wireless but I cannot go far.
WiFi A wireless connection
I use a WiFi connection on my computer.
Remote connections Connection from a distance
I asked my technical support to connect remotely.
Satellite
An outpost
I have a satellite connection.
Bluetooth A form of wireless to connect two devices
My phone uses Bluetooth.
Frequency A physical term for rate of movement
What is the frequency of your cell phone.
DSL Digital Subscriber Line or ADSL. A fast network connection
I have a DSL connection.
Modem A piece of hardware used for a connection between two computers
I have a DSL modem for my internet connection.
Plus Addition
Two plus two is four.
Minus Less
Five minus two is three.

Technique builders Numbers (Remember plus + / minus - / one third / two thirds / one quarter )
2.2 6.95 9.899 23.6 ±58.87 -69.755 +123.6 599.89 899.976 1,256.4 9,899.246 6,369.568 2,877.587
½ ⅓ ⅔ ¼ ⅛ ⅜ ⅝ ⅞