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1. 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)　

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

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3. 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)　

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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)　

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5. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance.　(第39期考題)　

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

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7. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

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

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9. The young couple, unable to bear children, chose to _____ a child to expand their family.　(第40期考題)　

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10. 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)　

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11. 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)　

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

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13. Out of intense curiosity, Linda _____ the temptation and opened her sister’s letter.　(第36期考題)　

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14. 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)　

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15. 　　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)　

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16. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

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17. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season.　(第41期考題)　

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What doesn't happen to the brain when it gets old?　(第39期考題)　

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

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20. Many truck drivers aren't aware that driving while they are _____ could also have disastrous consequences. Therefore, while feeling sick, they should avoid driving.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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23. The _____ of the company’s service has been greatly improved, and there are now fewer customer complaints.　(第36期考題)　

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24. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world.　(第32期考題)　

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25. It is the _____ moment for him, so instead of feeling depressed, he'd better pull himself together and try his upmost.　(第37期考題)　

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26.

What is the best title for this article?　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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31. Pressured by public anger, the mayor finally admitted his mistake and _____ for his rude remarks.　(第36期考題)　

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

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33. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____.　(第33期考題)　

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

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35.

The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because _____.　(第39期考題)　

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

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37. 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)　

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38. Chen Shu-Chu is a person of _____ character. Although she is just a vegetable vendor, she donates lots of money to the charitable organizations without expecting anything in return.　(第42期考題)　

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39. 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)　

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

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41.

※請依上文回答問題※ All the following words can be used interchangeably in the passage except for　(第40期考題)　

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42. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed.　(第42期考題)　

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

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44. Since I first stepped foot on this beautiful island, I _____ by the country.　(第33期考題)　

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45. 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)　

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

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47. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ .　(第37期考題)　

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

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49. Leo decided to get divorced, _____.　(第40期考題)　

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50. 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)　

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