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1. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris.　(第38期考題)　

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

3. 　　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)　

4. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus.　(第42期考題)　

5. 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)　

6. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

7. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time?　(第32期考題)　

8. 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)　

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

10. Love, respect, trust, and acceptance are important _____ in a happy and lasting marriage.　(第34期考題)　

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

12. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

15. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city.　(第37期考題)　

16. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

17. 　　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?

The word stifle is closest in meaning to _____ .　(第37期考題)　

18. 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)　

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

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

21. 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)　

22. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down.　(第42期考題)　

23. 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)　

24. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings.　(第37期考題)　

25. Singing a _____ while rocking a baby to sleep can help early language development. 　(第40期考題)　

26. Liam got a letter from his girlfriend and he knew she was not happy. She didn’t say anything but Liam could tell by _____ that something was upsetting her.　(第41期考題)　

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

28. The angry manager ordered that the mistakes in the report _____ right away and then stormed out of the room.　(第36期考題)　

29. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene.　(第39期考題)　

30. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist.　(第33期考題)　

31. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel.　(第42期考題)　

32. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date.　(第32期考題)　

33. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home ----- and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan.　(第38期考題)　

34. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence.　(第38期考題)　

35. My grandparents have difficulty _____ used to the fast pace of city life.　(第32期考題)　

36. Some people _____ that spiders are insects. But in fact, they are relatives of insects.　(第40期考題)　

37.

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

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

39. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

40. _____, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match.　(第42期考題)　

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

42. 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)　

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

44. On top of the hill _____.　(第32期考題)　

45. 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)　

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

47. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race.　(第38期考題)　

48. To pay his way through college, Allen takes a couple of part-time jobs, one of _____ is tutoring elementary school students.　(第37期考題)　

49. Parents have the responsibility to teach their children to draw a clear _____ between right and wrong.　(第39期考題)　

50. Maggie considers that hustle and bustle of New York annoying as she _____ in the tranquil countryside.　(第37期考題)