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警專正期班 » ☆考前最後衝刺☆ 歷屆試題隨機成卷,打破備考慣性 » 試題 » 甲乙組英文 » (每次隨機抽取50題)
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1. The competition has to be postponed
-----
some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised. (第38期考題)
(A)in spite of
(B)on account of
(C)regardless of
(D)other than
2. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm. (第34期考題)
(A)contrast
(B)overcome
(C)measure
(D)evaluate
3.
____
_
, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match. (第42期考題)
(A)Short as he was
(B)He was short
(C)While he is short
(D)Short although he is
4. 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)
(A)Consumers protest against the Face ID function on the new iPhone.
(B)Coverings that obscure most of the face are never a problem for identification.
(C)The revelation of private information is no longer an issue citizens worry about.
(D)In the near future, all we need will be our face to take a train or make a purchase in a store.
5. Did Penelope tell you _____? (第40期考題)
(A)which bus did she take
(B)when was she going to leave
(C)what had caused the problem
(D)who had she invited to the party
6. Michael regrets when he was young, he
____
_
day by day without making good use of his time and now he still hasn't yet accomplished anything. (第37期考題)
(A)burst out
(B)idled around
(C)paid off
(D)wore out
7. To cut costs, Veronica suggested
____
_
her apartment for shooting the scene. (第39期考題)
(A)that we could use
(B)we use
(C)us to use
(D)us to using
8. Studies indicate that too much
____
_
to the sun harms our skin. Before going out, please put on some sunscreen. (第39期考題)
(A)resistance
(B)temptation
(C)exposure
(D)adjustment
9. 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)
(A)integrity
(B)serenity
(C)prosperity
(D)deficiency
10. Kate Middleton, _____ marriage to Britain’s Prince William made her Duchess of Cambridge, has played a key role in softening the royal image. (第32期考題)
(A)who
(B)when
(C)whose
(D)with whom
11. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it. (第40期考題)
(A)face the music
(B)beat about the bush
(C)make ends meet
(D)give it your best shot
12. A singer, songwriter, and actor, Bon Jovi is definitely one of the most _____ artists working today. (第32期考題)
(A)official
(B)intimate
(C)versatile
(D)attracted
13. 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)
(A)on occasion
(B)on the off chance
(C)in time
(D)around the clock
14. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be
____
_
animals. They are respected in religious activities. (第42期考題)
(A)naive
(B)sacred
(C)courageous
(D)anxious
15. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears
____
_
down her cheeks. (第37期考題)
(A)to stream
(B)stream
(C)streaming
(D)streamed
16. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood. (第32期考題)
(A)considerately
(B)objectively
(C)originally
(D)permanently
17. 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)
(A)singled out
(B)worn down
(C)tucked away
(D)set aside
18. 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)
(A)senior to
(B)junior to
(C)prior to
(D)inferior to
19. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home
-----
and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan. (第38期考題)
(A)equipment
(B)facility
(C)institution
(D)appliance
20. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they
____
_
having nowhere to stay. (第39期考題)
(A)slipped away
(B)turned down
(C)dug in
(D)wound up
21. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time? (第32期考題)
(A)will be
(B)had been
(C)are
(D)were
22. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C. (第40期考題)
(A)record-breaking
(B)record-broken
(C)breaking record
(D)broken record
23. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions. (第33期考題)
(A)get over
(B)stick to
(C)pay off
(D)take over
24. 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)
(A) on cloud nine
(B)down in the dumps
(C)in a blue funk
(D)hot under the collar
25. Ned is determined to go to college
____
_
he has very little support from his family. (第39期考題)
(A)as if
(B)as though
(C)even though
(D)so that
26. While the election campaign was filled with fake news, important public issues were often
____
_
. (第39期考題)
(A)interrupted
(B)overlooked
(C)constructed
(D)executed
27. 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)
(A)In a travel brochure.
(B)In a science magazine.
(C)In a chemistry journal.
(D)In a geography textbook.
28. The woman is new in our neighborhood. Do you know
____
_
? (第39期考題)
(A)where does she live
(B)where she lives
(C)where has she lived
(D)where she'll have lived
29. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it
-----
with guests. (第38期考題)
(A)in the meantime
(B)for a while
(C)in time
(D)once in a while
30. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends. (第32期考題)
(A)He is addicted to
(B)Addicted to
(C)Be obsessed with
(D)To obsess with
31. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts. (第40期考題)
(A)understand
(B)understanding
(C)to understand
(D)to understanding
32. What bad luck! Most of his luggage
-----
stolen. (第38期考題)
(A)is being
(B)has
(C)may
(D)is
33. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are
-----
it earnestly. (第38期考題)
(A)looking forward to
(B)turning a deaf ear to
(C)talking into
(D)going off
34. 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)
(A)measures
(B)nutrients
(C)privileges
(D)signatures
35. Singing a _____ while rocking a baby to sleep can help early language development. (第40期考題)
(A)helmet
(B)lullaby
(C)medium
(D)property
36. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours
____
_
of my family life. (第42期考題)
(A)come to power
(B)make a fortune
(C)get in the way
(D)catch a glimpse
37.
The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because
____
_
. (第39期考題)
(A)laughter can push the blood circulation up
(B)laughter makes people young again
(C)laughter connects different parts of one's brain
(D)laughter helps with people's communication
38. Anne will never let anything
____
_
her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter. (第37期考題)
(A)demonstrate
(B)employ
(C)persuade
(D)deter
39. Parents have the responsibility to teach their children to draw a clear
____
_
between right and wrong. (第39期考題)
(A)distinction
(B)attraction
(C)expression
(D)adoption
40. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum,
-----
there are always great exhibitions and events going on. (第38期考題)
(A)which
(B)where
(C)that
(D)in
41. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes. (第41期考題)
(A) grumbled
(B)descended
(C)humiliated
(D)migrated
42. 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)
(A)satisfaction
(B)contentment
(C)embarrassment
(D)engagement
43. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down. (第41期考題)
(A) analyze
(B)embarrass
(C)horrify
(D)wrinkle
44. The restaurant in Taipei
____
_
I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service. (第39期考題)
(A)where
(B)which
(C)when
(D)what
45. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species
____
_
extinct. (第39期考題)
(A)were to become
(B)will become
(C)would become
(D)would have become
46. The blind lawyer was rejected by over twenty law firms because of his disability,
____
_
he had a Harvard Law degree. (第42期考題)
(A)even though
(B)even
(C)only if
(D)as though
47. The core of Mediterranean diet is high _____ of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables. (第32期考題)
(A)consumption
(B)variation
(C)fertility
(D)possibility
48. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession. (第33期考題)
(A)retreat
(B)discovery
(C)contract
(D)compromise
49. If they
____
_
about your difficulty, they
____
_
a different decision. Yet, it is all too late now. (第39期考題)
(A)know; may make
(B)knew; might make
(C)have know; would make
(D)had known; might have made
50. You should take the _____ and create chances for yourself instead of waiting passively. (第32期考題)
(A)principal
(B)circumstance
(C)recreation
(D)initiative