IELTS Task 2 Essay: Modern Electronics

Vocabulary Answers

difficulty acclimating trouble getting used to

main cause primary source

novel nature new kind

computer revolution advent of computers, internet, digital tech

best solutions involve better remedies relate to

have trouble catching up are having a tough time learning

new developments in technology changes in technology

fundamentally novel basically new

require a skill set need new skills/abilities

completely foreign totally different

grow up be raised

type write on a computer

set up online accounts join sites and apps

remember passwords recall your login/password

troubleshoot IT problems fix issues with your computer

navigate find their way through

various internet-based apps applications like Instagram, Messenger, etc.

born into were raised during

second nature natural

learning curve is often too steep too hard to pick up something new

simple process easy way to

locating programs find applications

unfamiliar interface confusing layout

overwhelming too much to handle

serves as the principle is the main

initial barrier first thing stopping people

relate to involve

require special training programs need assistance/guidance

competence ability to do something

detailed instructions clear guides

retired no longer working

particularly if they live far apart especially if they don’t live near each other

extremely motivated very interested in, really wanting to

stay in touch keep in contact

loved ones family, friends

simple instructions clear guides

video-conferencing talking with smartphones/cameras

routine task normal activity

seismic shift in perspective huge change in how you see the world

benefits of technology boons from technology

extended brought to

missed out didn’t have the chance to use

youth young people