{"id":390,"date":"2026-07-21T16:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmh.bi\/news\/?p=390"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:40:13","slug":"english-practice-technology-cybersecurity-b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmh.bi\/news\/2026\/07\/21\/english-practice-technology-cybersecurity-b1\/","title":{"rendered":"ENGLISH PRACTICE \u2013 TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY (B1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here is an updated B1 classroom exercise sheet<\/strong> focused on technology and cybersecurity vocabulary<\/strong>, with an answer key. The structures are still intermediate, but the content is ICT\u2011oriented.[test-english<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENGLISH PRACTICE \u2013 TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY (B1)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Part A \u2013 Technology vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A1. Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

server \u2013 password \u2013 web browser \u2013 search engine \u2013 app \u2013 cloud \u2013 cybersecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Google is a that helps you find information on the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Chrome is a that you use to visit websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You should never share your with other people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Our website files are stored on a .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. I use a banking on my phone to check my account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Many people store their documents in the .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. is the practice of protecting computers and data from attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Part B \u2013 Phrasal verbs and computer actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    B1. Complete with: log in, log out, back up, shut down, plug in, turn on<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Before you use your email, you have to with your username and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Don\u2019t forget to when you finish; someone could read your messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. You should your files regularly in case your laptop is stolen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Please save your work and the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. The battery is low; can you the laptop?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. It\u2019s dark in here. Can you the projector?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Part C \u2013 Cybersecurity vocabulary in context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      C1. Choose the best word to complete each sentence.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      (phishing \u2013 malware \u2013 antivirus \u2013 firewall \u2013 hacker \u2013 data breach \u2013 ransomware)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. A is a person who tries to get into systems without permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. is a type of software that can damage your computer or steal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. A program helps detect and remove dangerous software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. A network helps block unauthorized traffic from the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. In a attack, criminals encrypt your files and ask for money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. A email pretends to be from a real company to steal your information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. A happens when sensitive information is exposed or stolen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Part D \u2013 Present perfect \/ past simple (IT incidents)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        D1. Choose the correct option.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Our company has installed \/ installed<\/strong> a new firewall this week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Last year, we had \/ have had<\/strong> a serious data breach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. I have just updated \/ just updated<\/strong> the antivirus software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. They didn\u2019t notice \/ haven\u2019t noticed<\/strong> the malware until yesterday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. We have never lost \/ never lost<\/strong> customer data because of a cyberattack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Part E \u2013 Modals for rules and advice (IT & security)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          E1. Complete with: must, mustn\u2019t, should, shouldn\u2019t, have to, don\u2019t have to<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Employees change their passwords every three months. (company rule)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. You open attachments from unknown senders. (strong warning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. You install updates immediately; it\u2019s better to plan them. (not necessary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Users report suspicious emails to the IT department. (obligation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. You use the same password for all your accounts. (bad idea)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Part F \u2013 First conditional (cybersecurity situations)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            F1. Complete the sentences using the first conditional.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. If you (click) on that link, you (install) malware on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. If we (lose) the backup, we (have) serious problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. If the server (go) down, our website (be) offline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Part G \u2013 Error correction (tech English)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              G1. Each sentence has one mistake. Correct it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              1. I did a research on cybersecurity threats.
                \u2192 _<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. The system was hacked because the passwords was weak.
                \u2192 _<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. We didn\u2019t made a backup before the attack.
                \u2192 _<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Part H \u2013 Short writing (email about an incident)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                H1. Writing task (80\u2013100 words)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Write an email to your IT manager<\/strong> explaining:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n