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Every year, millions of Americans see their personal information leak into the wrong hands. Maybe there’s spyware on the their computer, or a service they use suffered a security reach, leaving customers at the risk of exposure. Or perhaps their password is easy to guess.

Don’t fear: You can easily set up proper defenses. Here’s how.

 ● Clean Your Computer and Smartphone

Before you put new security measures into place, make sure your devices are as spotless as possible. This means installing a good antivirus program and taking the time to clear out any spy — or malware that may have already infected your system. These days, it’s also worth it to make sure your phone is safe from viruses. iPhones are less likely to be targeted by spyware, but Android users should download the Lookout app to scan their devices and ensure everything is as it should be.

● Secure Your WiFi

It’s fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if they’re able to share your connection — that’s why you want to be careful when using public WiFi. Even though you put security measures into place a couple of years ago, it’s a good idea to refresh your settings.

● Use passwords

What you’ve heard is true: Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numerals, letters, and cases when possible.

● Check the shopping security

Take care when shopping online. Always check the security symbols when using an online site for shopping. If the lock icon encryption (加密)  is not there, do not give out credit details. Also, check that the site is legal — never go to a site from a random email and start shopping online.

    Keep a separate credit card just for online shopping. This will make it easier to cancel if something bad does happen and your other credit card for “in real life” can still be used uninfluenced.

Don’t store information on any store’s website. It may be convenient but it’s also a possible loss to you if the site is hacked.

12. This passage is mainly about ___________.

A. ways of avoiding identity theft          B. tips of freeing computers from viruses

C. measures to ensure network security      D. steps to keep track of passwords

13. To put new security measures into place, we need to ___________.

A. clear out everything in the system        B. make a random selection of network

C. get rid of potential spyware             D. refresh the infected system

14. According to the passage, the risk of exposing personal information may possibly be caused by ___________.

A. the applications of antivirus programs    B. the practice of using public WiFi

C. the difficult access to passwords         D. the separate credit card for online shopping

15. Which of the following is an improper way to shop online?

A. Adopting a unique password for every website.

B. Shopping online at reliable websites.

C. Keeping credit details safe by checking security symbols.

D. Monitoring credit card by storing information online.

第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

  根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

 As the saying goes, you can not change the environment, but can change their own. ___16___ You can not change the past, but can be changed now.

___17___ Winners will put setbacks and difficulties down to the imperfection of personal ability and experience, to emphasize the inherent factors, and they are willing to continuously improve and develop the right direction. However, the losers are always emphasizing external and uncontrollable factors that have created the position of their life. ___18___ They always complain, wait and give up!

In many cases, it is a humble person who looks down upon his own. A priori condition, such as one’s appearance and family, can’t be changed, but at least the inner state and the spirit of the will are entirely under their own control. ___19___There is nothing absolutely bad, but the mentality of the absolutely poor people. If even the state of mind will not be adjusted, how they deal with things more complicated than the mentality of it!

___20___ Passion put to work and numbness to work are completely different. Failure is seldom because we do not have the strength, but always because we are susceptible to all around us, and get used to going along with the lack of assertive, unstable attitude, and easily frustrated reason. As long as we change our attitude and face a number of disappointments in life bravely, we can feel the power of attitude, which decides the height of the final decision.

A. Only when we are the masters of our own, can we do everything well.

B. They will blame on injustice of the opportunity and the environment.

C. Mentality is the final decision of life high.

D. You can’t change the facts, but can change attitudes.

E. As long as we try our best, we can be successful.

F. No matter what the situation, a person's attitude is very important.

G. The difference between successful people and the losers lies in their mind.