1.in the digital age
? ? In the digital age, nothing can get in the way of productivity as long as you are connected to the Internet.
2.a die- hard fan
????If you are a die- hard rom-com movie fan, it means you are a romantic person and have a laid-back attitude towards life.
3.buff
? ? I never was a movie buff, but it does provide a way of temporary escape.
4.bring sth. to our fingertips
? ? The Internet has become a liberating tool, with a limitless source of information brought to your fingertips.
5.game changer
? ? Virtual reality technologies can be a game changer for many fields, changing the way we work, play and connect with each other.
6.widen the scope of knowledge
? ? Not only does news widen the scope of your knowledge, but it also provides topics for conversation.
7.news outlet
? ? News outlets today present the text peppered with charts, graphs, and maps.
8.blockbuster
? ? A drug may be a blockbuster one day and tolled as a public health concern the next.
9.movie-goer
? ? Movie-goers can learn about box office updates and analysis by checking out review websites.
10.cash cow
? ? These drugs have generated so much profit for the industry that they have become a cash cow.
11.hit theaters
? ? Every time when a Hollywood blockbuster hits theaters, movie-goers cannot wait to check it out.
12.bring ... to public attention
? ? Foreign movies help bring the exotic cultures and traditions to worldwide attention,
13.keep up with? ? ? ?
? ? Various websites can keep us to date on the latest news regarding career prospects.
14.receive good reviews
? ? The James Bond movie received good reviews and became a big hit at the box office.
15.pay tribute to
? ? I want to pay tribute to all those working in these exceptionally difficult situations.
16.give sb. a glimpse into
? ? Biopic and movies on historical figures often give you a glimpse into the simple truths of life.
17.relate to sb.
? ? Learning about different cultures can make you more tolerant and make it easy for you to relate to other people.
18.pertain to
? ? Newspapers carry information of various topics that pertain to economy, politics, international affairs and pop cultures.
19.universal appeal
? ? In spite of cultural differences, certain funny situations have a universal appeal.
20.a medium of
? ? Social networks have become a medium of communication.
21.daily routine
? ? For many people, watching TV has become apart of your daily routine.
22.digital devices
? ? Some kids have unrestricted, unmonitored use of their own digital devices and spend tens of hours each week with them.
23.shape one's worldview
? ? Television can be very educational, helping people shape a larger worldview.
24.pull an all-nighter
? ? I had to pull an all-nighter to make the deadline.
25.around the clock
? ? People who work around the clock may have a higher risk of heart disease.
26.be geared towards
Unlike basic local newspaper, news channels are geared towards nationwide or even worldwide audiences.?
27.cover
? ? News cover a large variety of topics.
28.on the spot
? ? The immediate, on the spot access to events lends TV programs an edge over published books.
29.current events
? ? Morning programs about currents events are geared directly towards an audience of school-aged students.
30.raise one's awareness about
? ? The media can raise the awareness about human rights issues.
31.keep/make sb. well-information
? ? Not surprisingly, people who regularly watch, read, or listen to the news are better-information than those who don't.
32.assimilate to
? ? It takes time for immigrants to assimilate to mainstream culture.
33.qualify for/qualify sb. for sth.
? ? A bank of traveling experiences qualifies a person for making easily.
34.a vibe
? ? People who craves for comedies send a playful, fun and energetic vibe.
35.bring out
? ? Children are born curious, and new environments bring out their natural curiosity.
36.a bank of experiences
? ? A rich bank of traveling experiences increases a person's likehood of becoming more resilient and tolerant.
37.ditch
? ? You should ditch the tour guide. Instead, explore the environment on your own.
38.on the road
? ? Spending some time on the road alone can help you clear your mind and collect your thought.
39.strike?up a conversation
? ? Striking up with locals can teach you a lot more than you can imagine.
40.the real deal
? ? The best way to learn about a country is to be there and see the real deal.
41.tech gear
? ? Conventional wisdom says that the holidays are the best time to pick up tech gear.
42.well informed
? ? He was well informed and updated with all kinds of current affairs.
43.electronic gadgets
? ? As high-end electronic gadgets of modern times, cell phones have become one of the basic of our lives.
44.on the go
? ? We can hardly imagine how our ex-generation lives when these phones on the go aren't available.
45.go viral
? ? Small business can also create a cause campaign that will go viral, but it doesn't just happen overnight.
46.encounter unexpected troubles
? ? Cell phones can be life-saving tools when we are alone and encounter unexpected troubles.
47.maintain correspondence with
? ? Cell phones enables business people do their work by maintaining correspondence with customers, suppliers, business partners and financial institutions.
48.all in one
? ? Today's mobile devices keep you lighter on your feet, cramming them all in one.
49.inform sb. of/about sth.
? ? Newspapers have been regarded as a mainstream source of media to inform us about current events.
50.distance sb. from
? ? Each and every new gizmo pr application that comes out distances us an inch further from the outside world.
51.drop off the grid
? ? Without a cell phone, you drop off the grid and become unreachable when you leave your home or your office.
52.take ... seriously
? ? Every netizen should take digital privacy seriously.
53.check up on sb.
? ? Social media provides a good opportunity to check up on family and friends.
54.maintain privacy
? ? When we intend to share moments with friends and family online, we should also bear in mind the importance of digital privacy.
55.stumble upon
? ? I once stumble upon a website features that allow people to post photos and share moments online.
56.log in to
? ? When you log in to Facebook, you'd face a?never-ending feed of updates on our timeline.
57.have an urge to do
? ? According to recent studies, we have a biological urge to overshare out of anxiety.
58.news feed
? ? You can make a list of 'notorious over-sharers' then keep them out of your news deed.
59.kill time
? ? Watching sports broadcasts remains a popular means of killing time on lazy Sundays.
60.be made public
? ? You should carefully examine your photos before they are made public.
61.have a risk of/put sb. at risk for
? ? Overexposure to technology puts children at risk for poor performance at school.
62.feed on/off
? ? Racism feed on fear.
63.relieve/ease/alleviate stress
? ? An appropriate amount of time spent on video games and social media can be a good way to relive stress, but too much of anything can be a problem.
64.lighten the mood
? ? Watching a foreign movie is as much a way to enrich knowledge as it is a way to lighten the mood.
65.inappropriate for young children
? ? TV shows and programs abounds with sex and violence, which can be highly inappropriate for young children.
66.be overwhelmed by sth.
? ? Those who feel overwhelmed by all that they have to do, hobbies can provide a slice of work-free and responsibility-free time in their schedule.
67.shorter attention span
? ? Overexposure to technology would lead to poor self-control, little empathy and shorter attention span.
68.be exposed to
? ? Children would have a greater risk of physical and mental fatigue after being overexposed to the cyber world.
69.eye fatigue/strain
? ? Though heredity seems to play a significant role in the development of myopia in childhood, some research suggests that eye strain, and specifically computer eye strain, also may involved.
70.socialize with
? ? Computers should supplement, not replace educational activities such as art, books, music, outdoor exploration and socializing with other children.
71.well-though-out
? ? E-mails can be a good means to offer praise, acknowledgement or some well-though-out help.
72.food for thought
? ? Documentary movies enable the audience to enjoy some food for thought.
73.leverage
? ? You can still leverage social media in your job search.
74.exempt sb. from
? ? Working at home does not exempt you from meeting deadlines.
75.do wonders
? ? If you want to freshen up your mind, breakfast and morning exxercise can do wonders.
76.make wave
? ? Social media has just started to make waves and change the way people connect.
77.the underlying risk
? ? For someone who lives on junk food and takeouts, the underlying risk has been lurking.
78.fall for
? ? Beauty products make up lies about turning back the clock, yet women tend to fall for it.
79.below the radar
? ? Accumulating facts doesn't help you understand the world because powerful movements usually develop below journalists' radar but have a transforming effect.
80.sensationalize
? ? The media will always sensationalize and simplify a story.
81.uncover truth
? ? It is hardly possible to rely on one source of news to uncover the truth.
82.adopt a skeptical attitude
? ? Critical thinking means you can adopt a skeptical attitude toward things poeple take for granted.
83.hidden motives
??? When you are selecting sources, go for those lacking hidden motives and showing quality control.
84.be open to
? ? Be open to opposing ideas and not discount them just because you don't like them or because they conflict with your planned direction.
85.base on
? ? Movies based on real events can speak more directly to contemporary concerns.
86.bring ... to light
? ? The boom of talk shows and reality shows have brought to light many different kinds of people. ?
87.pass along
? ? Good communication pass information along.
88.with the advent of
? ? With the advent of modern technology, more flexible working mode like telecommuting has been gaining popularity all across the globe.
89.social media
? ? Many people's natural inclination with social media has been to post first, and think about potential consequences later--whether drunk night out pics on Myspace, my boss is awful upadtes on Facebook, or clothes shedding shots on Snapchat.
90.a selling point
? ? The fact that pricacy is becoming a selling point in the latest generation of social apps isn't a bad thing, by any means.
91.digitally literate
? ? There are many benefits of using technology in the classroom, especially as students become increasingly digitally literate.
92.web illiterate
? ? Today technology has advanced to the point where people are convinced that web illiteracy could easily put one at a disadvantage.
93.change the way sb. do sth.
? ? Virtual reality technologies will change the way we work, play and connect with each other.
94.catch on
? ? Social media has caught on very quickly among young people.
95.far and wide
? ? Technology has made it possible for this information to reach far and wide.
96.a buzz word
? ? Freedom of speech has been a buzz word for years
97.on a ... scale
? ? In such a?short time, he rose to fame on a national scale.
98.be on/ off the air
? ? It was a shame to see the talk show going off the air.
99.word of mouth
? ? A hundred years age, we relied on word of mouth to convey messages and news.
100.take hold of
? ? People who want to take hold of their own life are ready to push some boundaries when facing roadblocks.