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1. The students had a heated _____ over the issue of the death penalty in their civics class.　(第34期考題)　

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

3. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety.　(第32期考題)　

4. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion.　(第42期考題)　

5. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood.　(第32期考題)　

6. 　　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?

Where are we most likely to find this article?　(第37期考題)　

7. 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)　

8. A singer, songwriter, and actor, Bon Jovi is definitely one of the most _____ artists working today.　(第32期考題)　

9. The more you work, the more you gain. The money you receive will be _____ the amount of work that you accomplish.　(第36期考題)　

10. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one.　(第37期考題)　

11. Our homeroom teacher was _____ when she knew two students skipped class and smoked on campus.　(第42期考題)　

12. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____.　(第33期考題)　

13. 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)　

14. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft.　(第32期考題)　

15. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks.　(第37期考題)　

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

17. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____.　(第37期考題)　

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

19. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic.　(第33期考題)　

20. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

21. Samuel was late again. He _____ up earlier this morning, but he didn't.　(第40期考題)　

22. Don't push yourself too hard; taking a vacation _____ enables one to restore energy, so stop being tense all the time.　(第37期考題)　

23. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.”　(第41期考題)　

24. Astronauts will experience loss of appetite at the beginning of their time in space because their bodies are trying to _____ the new environment.　(第42期考題)　

25. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight.　(第36期考題)　

26. The supervisor plans to talk to his team _____ the meeting. He thinks a pre-discussion is needed to facilitate the meeting.　(第42期考題)　

27.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "abused"?　(第38期考題)　

28. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen.　(第42期考題)　

29. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

30. 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)　

31. Stop being so childish. _____ you like it or not, you must learn to be responsible and fulfill your obligations.　(第36期考題)　

32.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean?　(第39期考題)　

33. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself.　(第41期考題)　

34. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team.　(第39期考題)　

35. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

36. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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

38. Technological and industrial development not only led to economic growth and _____ but also posed a threat to the ecological system.　(第32期考題)　

39. Isabella doesn't like to discuss her personal problems publicly; she prefers to talk about them _____.　(第40期考題)　

40. 　　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?

What can we infer from the passage?　(第37期考題)　

41. This young man was left paralyzed from the neck down _____ a serious car crash, which also claimed three lives.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

44. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety.　(第38期考題)　

45. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment.　(第37期考題)　

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

47. Due to the heavy rain, the citizens couldn't drive their cars, ----- take buses because the roads were flooded.　(第38期考題)　

48. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

49.

What can influence the effectiveness of the research mentioned in this article?　(第39期考題)　

50. 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)