curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-discuss-popular-trends-in-technology/6856dfc6f2ea371e3d49a130.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
basic ideas, encryption, quantum computing, research, familiar with, calculating, and complicated.
James: Sarah, have you heard about BLANK? I just heard about it for the first time. Are you BLANK it?
Sarah: I know a little. Quantum computing uses special computers to perform calculations extremely quickly.
James: That's cool. But what can it do besides BLANK things?
Sarah: Well, it's not just for one thing. Quantum computers can also help scientists with BLANK. They're useful for studying things like molecules and drugs. They can help people invent new medicines. Some people also use quantum computing for protecting information with BLANK.
James: Wow, that's amazing! Is it hard to understand how quantum computers work?
Sarah: They may seem BLANK, but there are lots of simple videos that can help you understand the BLANK.
quantum computing
A new kind of computing that uses special physics to solve problems much faster.
familiar with
This means you know something because you've seen or used it before.
calculating
This means doing math or finding an answer using numbers.
research
This means studying or finding information to learn more about something.
encryption
This is a way to protect information so only the right people can read it.
complicated
This means something is hard to understand or has many parts.
basic ideas
Simple or main points that help you understand a topic.