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


2. For decades, the vegetable vendor _____ most of her income to charities, which makes her such a great role model. (第37期考題) 


3. The boxing legend inspired his fans to never give up. When he got _____, he got back up again and kept fighting. (第33期考題) 


4. 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) 


5.

※請依上文回答問題※ According to the passage, which of the following is true? (第40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. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus. (第42期考題) 


8. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative. (第39期考題) 


9. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum, ----- there are always great exhibitions and events going on. (第38期考題) 


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


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


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


13. Did Penelope tell you _____? (第40期考題) 


14. 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) 


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


16. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper. (第36期考題) 


17. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____. (第32期考題) 


18. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men. (第40期考題) 


19. 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) 


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


21. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now. (第40期考題) 


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


23. Once someone is suspected to be infected with coronavirus, he or she has to be kept in _____, so that others won't be infected. (第40期考題) 


24.

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


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


26. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down. (第41期考題) 


27. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


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


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


30. 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) 


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


32. 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) 


33. Kids usually _____ Christmas and New Year. That's when they have a lot of fun eating and playing. (第39期考題) 


34. 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) 


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


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


37. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession. (第33期考題) 


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


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


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


41. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much. (第38期考題) 


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


43. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament. (第39期考題) 


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


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


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


47.

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


48. 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) 


49. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they _____ having nowhere to stay. (第39期考題) 


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