meaning privacy-compromising information such as your location won’t leak out either. However, your phone won’t get any calls while it’s in the bag.
Of course, the safest approach is not to buy a new gadget in the first place. That might not be practical these days, but do you really need a smart speaker or a television set that’s connected to the Internet?
56. What does the author suggest we should do in order to be risk-free? A. Be cautious about using smart devices. B. Be particular about the devices we buy. C. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. D. Kill the power or not buy devices at all. 57. If a CEO needs to organize a video conference while on a trip, he is advised to ________. A. kill the MIC B. limit the MIC C. cover the camera D. block the signals
B
Cheating is nothing new. But it’s becoming a lot more sophisticated. Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin was caught out once. A photo taken after the speech she’d given on a “return to conservative principles” showed her left hand covered with crib notes. These included the words “energy, budget cuts, tax” and “lift Americans’ spirits”. The word “budget” had been crossed out. Video footage also showed her reading from her hand when asked what top three things a conservative-led congress should do. Writing notes on your hand is one way to cheat in an exam. But these days, it’s a lot easier ... especially with the Internet.
Anyone who wants to cheat in an exam can probably find the answers online. There are hundreds of sites offering solutions to all sorts of tests. And it’s a lucrative business. One operator in Oregon made $700,000 in about nine months before his arrest. The owner of a website in Ohio pocketed more than $300,000