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1. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer.　(第32期考題)　

2. 　　Facial recognition technology is coming of age. The new iPhone can be unlocked simply by looking at it, and accessing your smartphone is just one of many ways that facial recognition will change our daily lives. Soon we'll be using our faces to pay for groceries, catch trains, pass through airport security, and more.
　　In China, you can already use your face to gain access to office buildings and authorize ATM withdrawals. In Europe, high-end hotels and retailers use it to identify celebrity customers to make sure they get special treatment. Australian airports are installing a system that lets airline passengers glide through security without passports--and facial recognition systems are beginning to appear in U.S. airport too.
　　"Everybody's face is slightly different, so it's almost like a 3D fingerprint," says Lyndon Smith, professor of computer simulation and machine vision at the University of the West of England. According to him, we can even differentiate between identical twins when we're applying this kind of technique. Smith is developing a system that he believes could replace train tickets. Like the new iPhone, it uses infrared scanning to recognize patterns in facial features and then compares them against a database of known facial patterns. He claims the system would work well in stores and banks as well as train stations, so wherever we go in the world, we could, rather than carrying a card around with a PIN and all the complexity, just simply use our faces.
　　Experts say facial recognition systems can be extremely reliable. Apple claims its new iPhone has no trouble telling a real face from a photo--and can even recognize individuals if they grow a beard or wear eyeglasses. And researchers in the U.K. and India have developed a system that they say can peer through disguises--including fake beards and scarves that obscure part of the face. It uses 14 key landmarks around the eyes, nose, and lips. That is, if some factures are hidden, it uses others to make the identification.
　　The system is intended to "take a lot of criminals off of the streets," says Amarjot Singh, a graduate student and one of the researchers in engineering the University of Cambridge. He is excited that the system can function well as an X-ray to look into people's identity. Excitement aside, Singh is among those who worry that the rise of facial recognition technology raises privacy concerns. Some worry governments could abuse the systems to assert inappropriate control over their citizens and stifle protests. Others worry that facial recognition systems will reveal information that individuals might wish to keep private. Last year, Stanford University researchers sparked a controversy when they published research suggesting that facial recognition can predict an individual's sexual orientation.
　　The bottom line? Facial recognition technology is already out there, although how to use it without putting people at risk invading their privacy remains a hot debate topic. Smith insists that their intention is certainly not to have some kind of Big Brother thing going on; they wouldn't want this system to be used by anybody who didn't want to use it. He reassures the public that they're not trying to monitor people--they're trying to help people in their everyday lives.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the uses of facial recognition technology?　(第37期考題)　

3. Brian was depressed for a long time because he couldn’t find a job. When he finally received a job offer, he was _____.　(第41期考題)　

4. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

5. To Mandy's -----, she forgot to bring her wallet with her and couldn't pay. She didn't know what to do.　(第38期考題)　

6. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts.　(第41期考題)　

7. An intelligent discussion can quickly _____ into a battle if the two parties allow it.　(第41期考題)　

8. With so many cases of murder and mass shootings in the city, the government must take drastic _____ to reduce crime.　(第36期考題)　

9. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

10. The corpse was _____ on the basis of dental records. That is, by examining the teeth of the dead, we can find out who the body is.　(第33期考題)　

11. Charlotte _____ a shower when the power suddenly went out.　(第41期考題)　

12. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes.　(第41期考題)　

13. _____, Alora remained seated during the whole parade.　(第41期考題)　

14. _____ all the detailed guidelines printed on the box, everyone is capable of operating the device with ease.　(第36期考題)　

15. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to.　(第37期考題)　

16. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power.　(第39期考題)　

17. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why.　(第38期考題)　

18. It is important to be logical and clear when you write. You have to make yourself ----- by your readers.　(第38期考題)　

19. It is dangerous for us to _____ without grasping the whole picture. We need to clarify all the uncertain points before we make decisions.　(第42期考題)　

20. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

21. The capable student was _____ the chairperson of the Student Association. He will be in charge of the coming school anniversary.　(第42期考題)　

22. Mackenzie Narbonne is a _____ athlete who has excelled in softball, soccer, floor hockey, powerlifting, and athletics.　(第41期考題)　

23. She was _____ during the surgery, so she didn’t feel any pain.　(第33期考題)　

24. Unable to stand his daughter’s bad attitude anymore, Mr. Collins flew into a rage and slapped her across the face _____. 　(第36期考題)　

25. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word.　(第42期考題)　

26. We have to _____ the connection between these two events in order to solve the problems they have caused.　(第40期考題)　

27. Lucy _____ temptation and ate the last piece of chocolate.　(第33期考題)　

28. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911.　(第40期考題)　

29. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

30. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French.　(第40期考題)　

31. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service.　(第39期考題)　

32. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm.　(第34期考題)　

33. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities.　(第42期考題)　

34. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

35. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt.　(第33期考題)　

36. Out of intense curiosity, Linda _____ the temptation and opened her sister’s letter.　(第36期考題)　

37. The tires of your car are _____. You should replace them now so that they won't burst on the road.　(第39期考題)　

38. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen.　(第42期考題)　

39. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct.　(第39期考題)　

40. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one.　(第36期考題)　

41. The police are _____ a tall, middle-aged man who was seen outside the bank just before the robbery.　(第39期考題)　

42. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

43. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____.　(第42期考題)　

44. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections.　(第41期考題)　

45. You can't see the CEO now. She ----- dinner and nobody should disturb her mealtime.　(第38期考題)　

46. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised.　(第38期考題)　

47. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world.　(第32期考題)　

48. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life.　(第42期考題)　

49. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair.　(第33期考題)　

50. _____ that the leader of the labor union decided to protest against the unfair treatment to the workers.　(第42期考題)