高中基础 (2299 期 ) 45 版 Change Your Code, Change Your Life

Pre-reading A password is a series of letters or numbers that you must type into a computer in order to use it. How often do you change your password? Why?

Pre-reading Please create a password with at least one uppercase character ( 大写字母 ), one lowercase character ( 小写 字母 ), one symbol, and one numeral. Make sure it consists of at least eight characters. ********

While reading Scan the article and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Scan the article and decide whether the following statements are true or false The password used in the author’s company can be repeated in half a year The author felt relaxed and pleased after he got divorced.

While reading Scan the article and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Scan the article and decide whether the following statements are true or false The author’s former boss inspired him to change his life The photo of the author’s ex-wife was used as his screen saver on his mobile phone The author was able to give up smoking because of his new password.

While reading Answer the following questions. Answer the following questions What annoyed the author at the beginning? How did the author change the way he looked at his ex-wife? What was the author’s third goal? The company’s requirement for changing the password monthly. By typing the password several times a day. Saving enough money for his trip to Thailand.

Language study Find a word in the article that best matches each definition. The first letter has been given. Find a word in the article that best matches each definition. The first letter has been given c___________: happening all the time or repeatedly d___________: the feeling of not being able to believe something e___________: to be no longer valid because the period of time for which it could be used has ended f___________: to stop feeling angry with someone who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you m___________: to make you feel determined to do something onstant isbelief xpire orgive otivate

Language study Translate each sentence with the word in the brackets. Translate each sentence with the word in the brackets 这是一周内你可以想到的最好主意吗？ (come) 当我们离开营地的时候，天气已经放晴了。 (by) 只要你坚持，就能看到晨练带来的益处。 (keep) Is this the best idea you have been able to come up with in one week? By the time we left the campsite, the weather had cleared up. You will see the benefits of morning exercises, as long as/providing/provided you keep at it.

After reading and are another two passwords used by the author and motivated him. Set yourself a short-term goal and include it in a password.********