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

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

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

4. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race.　(第38期考題)　

5. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago.　(第36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?

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

7. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

10. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

13. 　　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)　

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

15.

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

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

17.

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

18. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

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

20. 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)　

21.

Based on your understanding of the article, what does the Fourth Amendment protect the people against?　(第38期考題)　

22. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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

26. 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)　

27. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____.　(第42期考題)　

28. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

31. The woman is new in our neighborhood. Do you know _____?　(第39期考題)　

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

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

34. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft.　(第32期考題)　

35. 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)　

36. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

39. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

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

43. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer.　(第32期考題)　

44. 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)　

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

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

47. 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)　

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

49. 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)　

50. 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)