Computerisation & Society - Tri Duc English TRI DUC ENGLISH IELTS Speaking Part 3 Computerisation & Modernity Evaluating Digital Efficiency, Privacy Concerns, and the Human Element in the IT Age Topic Vocabulary IT & Sociology Downsizing /ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/ (n) The act of reducing the number of employees in a company to cut costs. Rapport /ræpˈɔːr/ (n) A good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them. Adaptability /əˌdæp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (n) The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or uses. Alienated /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪ.tɪd/ (adj) Feeling that you do not belong in a particular group or society; isolated. Privacy invasion (n) The intrusion into the personal life of another, without just cause. Statistical ops /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ (n) Mathematical procedures used to analyze and interpret numerical data. Computer literacy (n) The knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Soulless /ˈsəʊl.ləs/ (adj) Lacking human feeling, energy, or warmth; mechanical. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Advantages (Pros) Superior speed, accuracy , and memory capabilities. Ability to perform complex mathematical and statistical operations . Efficient data storage, processing, and machine control. Enhances research through simulated operations and modeling. Global connectivity via the Internet and electronic communication. Disadvantages (Cons) Causes industrial downsizing and wo...