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MUET Vocabulary: words related to the Internet

Vocaulary internet use

Here is a list of words and phrases related to the use of the Internet. These phrases are useful when you get questions related to this topic.

You will see that the topic related to ‘use of the Internet’ has repeatedly come up in the speaking and writing paper.

Words related to the use of the Internet:

Try and memorise some of these phrases. Then use them in your MUET speaking and writing.

Positive effects of the Internet

  • tech-savvy 

Meaning: people who are very good with technology especially with computers

Sentence: She normally refers to her younger brother whenever she faces a problem in using the software as he is more tech-savvy even from a very young age.

  • abundant source of information

Meaning: has a huge amount of information that can be used

Sentence: The Internet holds an abundant source of information and could be found through a click of a mouse. 

  • exploring the Internet for advice and know-how

Meaning: Search for  advice, information and how to do things on the Internet

Sentence: We can learn so many new things by exploring the Internet for advice and know-how.

  • reference for school work

Meaning: A source of information when completing school work

Sentence: I normally log on to the Internet as it is a point of reference when completing my school work.

  • e-banking that is very convenient

Meaning:  easily perform our banking needs online

Sentence: My mother no longer needs to leave the house as she could do all her banking needs via e-banking that is very convenient for her.

  • at a click of a mouse

Meaning: It shows how easily you can do things now using the computer.

Sentence: I could complete my weekly grocery shopping at a click of a mouse. It is great that the store has recently added a delivery service.

  • shop online

Meaning: To buy things online

Sentence: You can review the different products on the shopping app and easily shop online for the best deal.

  • avoid the hassle of queuing at checkout counters

Meaning: To not have to face the difficulty of having to stand in a long queue when paying at the counters.

Sentence: Shopping online has so many benefits and one of them is that we can avoid the hassle of queuing at checkout counters.

  • social networking sites to foster friendship

Meaning: Strengthening friendships using social media

Sentence: It is second nature for youths nowadays to use social networking sites to foster friendships.

Negative effects of the internet:

  • socialising on the internet is addictive

Meaning:  Too enthusiastic to mix with others on the Internet

Sentence: Socialising on the Internet is addictive as you can see people spending hours on social media connecting with friends new and old.

  • playing online games

Meaning: Playing games that are made available on the Internet

Sentence: It is evident to see students neglecting their studies as they spend hours playing online games.

  • cyberbullying

Meaning:  Sending messages online to bully someone.

Sentence: Body Shaming is an example of cyberbullying. It is when a person is sent a post online that targets certain parts of the person’s body to cause some degree of embarrassment.

  • uploading compromising pictures and videos

Meaning: Online sharing of revealing photos and videos

Sentence: Without thinking some youngsters make the huge mistake of uploading compromising pictures and videos of themselves.

  • internet porn

Meaning: Display of sexual pictures and videos online

Sentence: One danger is that Internet porn could be accessed by underage children without their parents knowing. 

  • parents are unable to control

Meaning: Even the parents are unable to curb certain actions

Sentence: Some teenagers are too hooked on social media that parents are unable to control its use.

  • parents must set boundaries

Meaning: To provide clear guidelines of what is acceptable and not acceptable

Sentence: Parents must set boundaries around the use of gadgets on a school night. 

  • develop a dependency on technology

Meaning:To rely on technology more and more

Sentence: We tend to develop a dependency on technology as we continuously rely on our gadgets to complete even the mundane of tasks.

  • spend hours on gaming consoles

Meaning: wasting too much time on computer games

Sentence: She could see that her brother’s studies has begun to suffer as he spends hours on the gaming console.

  • spend time texting

Meaning: Wasting time sending text messages

Sentence:  He could sit at the corner oblivious to what is happening around him as he spends time texting on his phone.

  • interfering in students’ focus

Meaning: Make a person lose concentration on something

Sentence: They should put away their phones when it is time to hit the books as the notifications received prove to be interfering in the students’ focus on their studies.

  • reduced amount of time spent with family members

Meaning: the time that we spend with our family has become less

Sentence: Another negative effect of spending too much time on social media is the reduced amount of time spent with family members.

  • lead a sedentary life 

Meaning: our life tend to be less active

Sentence:   We spend the whole day at the office and as a result most of us tend to lead a sedentary life.

  • priority should be given to our studies

Meaning: our studies should be more important

Sentence:   More priority should be given to our studies as it gives a big impact on our future. 

  • be prudent 

Meaning: Show a lot of care on what will happen in the future

Sentence: As students we need to be prudent in how we spend our precious time in the day.

These are the phrases and words that will help you relate your point clearly. In using these words and phrases you are on your way to getting the high band that your deserve!

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