Lesson 1
Language
1. Complete the table with the phrasal verbs.
| The noun comes after the phrasal verb |
Can either be separated or not separated by a noun |
The noun comes in |
| look into catch up |
turn off turn up turn on turn down switch on switch off |
turn up (example answer) turn off |
Reading
2. Complete the online help forum with the correct form of these verbs.
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IT Support Forum
Nevine: I've bought some new headphones and have plugged them in but now I can't (1) mute my microphone and everyone can hear me all the time.
Hana: I'm having problems with a video conference call. I can't hear anything when people are talking to me. I have just downloaded and (2) installed the latest version of the software but nothing is happening. I have tired (3) turning off the computer and turning it an agin. Any other ideas?
Mazin: I need to show someone what is on my computer when we're on a call, but I don't know how to (4) share my screen.
Ziad: There is a long delay when I'm playing games online and I can never (5) keep up with my friends. I always lose the races in the games. Do I need to (6) look into getting a better internet connection?
Malak: When I (7) join a meeting online I can't (8) switch on my camera. So people can hear me, but they can't see me!
3. Read the forum again. Answer the questions.
1. What is Nevine’s problem? She can’t mute her microphone.
2. How can she solve her problem? She could try a different headphone or ask a technician for help.
3. Who can’t hear other people on video calls? Hana
4. Who doesn’t know how to use one of the tools of a video call? Mazin
5. What makes the internet connection slow? The router being too old or too far might cause connection issues.
6. Who had a problem after buying something new? Nevine