File 8 A Workbook Reading

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Vocabulary

Turn up: Put in an appearance; arrive:

half the guests failed to turn up

Up-to-date : Incorporating the latest developments and trends:

a modern, up-to-date hospital

Firewall:  Computing A part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.

Hacker: A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.

Log out Go through the procedures to conclude use of a computer, database, or system.

Landline: A conventional telecommunications connection by cable laid across land.

Purchase: Acquire (something) by paying for it; buy:

Mr Gill spotted the manuscript at a local auction and purchased it for £1,500

Cooling of: An interval during which two sides in a disagreement can try to settle their differences before taking further action:

a cooling-off period before industrial action can be taken

Padlock : A detachable lock hanging by a pivoted hook on the object fastened:

a padlock on the garden gate