CLASSROOM Grammar Elite
for Junior Secondary Students
Words by Theme

Theme: The internet (p.150)

1. 
   Meme (n.): an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is passed very quickly from one internet user to another, often with slight changes that make it humorous
   
   
   e.g.
   Memes (網路迷因) are often used by netizens to emphasize their opinions as most people believe that they are more vivid (生動的) than words alone.


2. 
   Insightful (adj.): showing a clear understanding of a person or situation
   
   
   e.g.
   Most online forums protect users’ privacy (隱私), which gives people a chance to express insightful (有洞察力的) opinions on hot (熱門的) social issues (話題).


3. 
   Transmit (v.): to broadcast or send out something
   
   
   e.g.
   The increase in the number of satellites (人造衛星) has strengthened the signals of telecommunication (通信) networks. The speed of transmitting (傳輸) information is much faster than before.


4. 
   Instant (adj.): happening immediately, without any delay
   
   
   e.g.
   Customers can now receive instant (立即的) replies after making inquiries (詢問) on online shopping platforms.