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1. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911.　(第40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. Leo decided to get divorced, _____.　(第40期考題)　

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

5. 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)　

6. James asked his father to drive him to the airport early; he wanted to _____ two hours before the flight. He was afraid to miss the flight.　(第41期考題)　

7. The core of Mediterranean diet is high _____ of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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

11.

What is the best title for this article?　(第38期考題)　

12. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others.　(第36期考題)　

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

14. 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)　

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

16. Mount Jade（玉山）is taller than ----- mountains in Taiwan.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

20. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already.　(第36期考題)　

21. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

24. Emily is _____ the summer because she can pay a visit to her grandparents living in Japan.　(第32期考題)　

25. _____, he was killed together with his whole army.　(第40期考題)　

26. Don’t lose faith in yourself; keep trying and someday your efforts will _____.　(第32期考題)　

27. Dying to lose weight, some people _____ by eating nothing at all the entire day.　(第36期考題)　

28. Even though he seems _____ most of the time, none can be more careful than he in terms of handling thorny situations.　(第37期考題)　

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

30. The plot of the novel was so _____ that Mary couldn’t help but read on and finish it within one day.　(第34期考題)　

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

32. During tourism seasons, this coastal town is _____ with visitors who expect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery to their heart's content.　(第37期考題)　

33. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable.　(第37期考題)　

34.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone? 　(第38期考題)　

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

36.

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

37. It is likely _____ she is just jealous seeing you talking to other girls.　(第33期考題)　

38. 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)　

39. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

40. Tina has to work two part-time jobs after school to _____.　(第32期考題)　

41. A Syrian boy, who attempted to reach Greece along with other refugees, was found lying dead on a Turkish beach, which _____ global refugee crisis.　(第37期考題)　

42. Ned is determined to go to college _____ he has very little support from his family.　(第39期考題)　

43. Anne will never let anything _____ her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter.　(第37期考題)　

44. Some young people _____ about having a job that is well-paid and easy to do.　(第32期考題)　

45. Despite the disabilities, Nathan's parents treated him like an ordinary child ----- he felt inferior to others.　(第38期考題)　

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

47. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy.　(第37期考題)　

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

49. The reason millennials are called "strawberry generation" is _____ they are believed to be "easily bruised."　(第37期考題)　

50. The clever device _____ on the wall makes the room dry and comfortable even during humid days.　(第36期考題)