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1. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life.　(第42期考題)　

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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?

Which of the following statements is true about the technology?　(第37期考題)　

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3. 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)　

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4. Michigan Stadium has a seating _____ of 107,601. It is the second largest stadium in the world and the largest in the United States.　(第40期考題)　

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

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6. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911.　(第40期考題)　

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

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8.

※請依上文回答問題※ According to the passage, which of the following is true?　(第40期考題)　

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9.

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

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10.

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

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

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12. 　　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)　

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

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15. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power.　(第39期考題)　

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16. 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)　

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

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18.

※請依上文回答問題※ What is this passage mainly about?　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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22. 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)　

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

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24. 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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25. 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)　

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

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

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28. 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)　

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29. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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

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31. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C.　(第40期考題)　

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

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33.

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

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

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

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36. 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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37. 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)　

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38. The building plan ----- by Frank Lin, who has no idea what the clients need.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

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42. Lucy _____ temptation and ate the last piece of chocolate.　(第33期考題)　

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43. 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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44. Try to stay calm. Under no circumstances can we _____ violence to settle conflicts.　(第36期考題)　

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

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46. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen.　(第42期考題)　

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47. 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)　

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

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

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50. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes.　(第41期考題)　

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