73. Despite the initial vehement opposition, the architect's empirical evidence regarding structural integrity finally ______ and secured the necessary institutional backing. (A)went against the grain (B)set a new benchmark (C)rested on its laurels (D)tipped the scales 第2頁，共7頁桃園市 115 年國民中學新進教師甄選【專業科目：英語文科】試題卷 IV. Cloze (74-83 题，共 10 题) A. 74-78 题 In many offices today, both women and men keep small potted plants on their desks. Mint is a favorite. So are succulents and tiny herbs. Some choose them for beauty. _74_ like their practical use.A few just enjoy having something alive nearby. From a psychological perspective, this trend reflects everyday self-regulation at work. Green plants provide micro-restorative breaks for tired attention. Even a brief glance can _75_ the build-up of cognitive overload. Plant care also creates small _76_—watering, trimming, rotating the pot—that restore a sense of control. That matters in fast, unpredictable workplaces. Scented plants such as mint may function as _77_ cues for “reset” moments before meetings. Over time, these _78_ can support emotional steadiness and perceived readiness. The plant then becomes more than decoration. It becomes a quiet coping tool. In short, desk plants are shared by office men and women not simply because they look nice, but because they help people think, feel, and work better.