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1. 　　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)　

2.

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

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

4. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

5. _____ makes life worth living is not what you can get but what you can give.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

8. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

11. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety.　(第32期考題)　

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

13. 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)　

14. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared.　(第32期考題)　

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

16. 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)　

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

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

19. The customer service manager asked all the staff to be _____ in responding to complaints.　(第39期考題)　

20. 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)　

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

22. Kim is _____ going to be furious when she sees the mess you made in the office.　(第33期考題)　

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

24. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word.　(第42期考題)　

25. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income.　(第34期考題)　

26. A girl saw two thieves _____ her neighbor’s house. She called the police immediately.　(第32期考題)　

27. 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)　

28. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly.　(第38期考題)　

29. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health.　(第36期考題)　

30. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

33. 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)　

34. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities.　(第42期考題)　

35. 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)　

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

37. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t _____ until tomorrow what you can do today.” We should not delay doing anything we can do today. It’s good advice for all of us.　(第41期考題)　

38. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are ----- it earnestly.　(第38期考題)　

39. Feeling like an outsider in the family, John doesn’t know how to chat with his siblings easily and always has a sense of _____.　(第42期考題)　

40. 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)　

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

42. 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)　

43. Much of Ethan's house had already been destroyed before the firemen finally _____ the fire.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

46. 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)　

47. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen.　(第38期考題)　

48.

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

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

50. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct.　(第39期考題)