Unit 2: Describing Daily Tech Activities

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In this unit, you will learn simple words to talk about your daily tech habits. You will practice describing how you use your computer and phone every day.

Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học những từ vựng đơn giản để nói về thói quen sử dụng công nghệ hàng ngày. Bạn sẽ thực hành mô tả cách mình dùng máy tính và điện thoại mỗi ngày.

Unit Goal

Can-do: I can talk about what I do with technology every day.

In this unit, you will learn:
  • Common technology verbs.
  • How to talk about daily tech activities.
  • How to give simple computer instructions.
  • How to say what you can do with technology.

Technology Vocabulary

Important Words

  • login = enter a website or system with a username and password
  • logout = leave a website or system
  • open = start a file, app, or website
  • close = stop a file, app, or website
  • click = press a mouse button
  • download = move a file from the internet to your device
  • upload = move a file from your device to the internet
  • watch = look at videos
  • read = look at text and understand it
  • write = create text
  • type = use a keyboard to enter text
  • send = give information to another person
  • receive = get information from another person
  • share = give access to information or files
Exercise Context

Grammar 1: Present Simple

Use

We use the present simple to talk about habits and daily activities.

Pattern

Subject + Verb

  • I work.
  • I study.
  • I read emails.
  • I watch videos.
Examples:
  • I login to my computer every morning.
  • I read messages after lunch.
  • I upload files to the cloud.
Time Words: every day, every morning, every evening, usually, often

Grammar 2: Imperatives

Use

We use imperatives to give instructions or commands.

Pattern

Verb + Object

  • Open the file.
  • Click here.
  • Close the window.
  • Download the document.
Computer Instructions:
  1. Open the browser.
  2. Click the link.
  3. Download the file.

Grammar 3: Can for Ability

Use

We use can to talk about ability.

Pattern

Subject + can + base verb

  • I can use a computer.
  • I can type quickly.
  • I can send emails.
  • I can upload files.
After can, use the base verb:
  • can read ✓
  • can write ✓
  • can downloads ✗
  • can downloading ✗

Worked Examples

Example 1: Present Simple

Question: What do you do every day?

Answer: I read emails every day.

Why? This is a daily habit, so we use the present simple.

Example 2: Imperative

Question: How do you tell someone to start a document?

Answer: Open the document.

Why? This is an instruction, so we use an imperative verb.

Example 3: Can for Ability

Question: How do you say you know how to upload files?

Answer: I can upload files.

Why? We use can to talk about ability.

Useful Sentences

  • I login to my computer every morning.
  • I open my email and read messages.
  • I write reports and type notes.
  • I send emails to my team.
  • I receive messages from clients.
  • I upload files and share documents.
  • I watch videos to learn new skills.
  • I can use many software tools.

Quick Summary

  • Use the present simple for daily technology activities.
  • Use imperatives for instructions.
  • Use can to talk about ability.
  • Learn and use common tech verbs such as login, click, download, upload, send, and share.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Tóm tắt ngữ pháp:

  • Present Simple: dùng để nói về thói quen hoặc việc làm hằng ngày. Ví dụ: I read emails every day.
  • Imperative: dùng để đưa ra hướng dẫn hoặc mệnh lệnh. Ví dụ: Open the file., Click here.
  • Can: dùng để nói về khả năng. Ví dụ: I can upload files.

Mẹo học từ vựng:

  • download = tải xuống
  • upload = tải lên
  • send = gửi
  • receive = nhận
  • share = chia sẻ
  • login = đăng nhập
  • logout = đăng xuất

Hãy luyện nói về các hoạt động công nghệ bạn làm mỗi ngày bằng mẫu: I + verb + every day.