327. I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father ______ me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.
(A) rescued
(B) assured
(C) inspired
(D) conveyed
363. As a(n) _____ society, Taiwan has no problem accommodating people of all sexual orientations, whether they are gay or straight.
(A) tolerant
(B) extravagant
(C) oppressive
(D) stingy
372. In order to expand its foreign market, the company decided to_______ its products and provide more varieties to the customer.
(A) exceed
(B) dismiss
(C) retrieve
(D) diversify
384. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je received a threatening phone call a few weeks ago; therefore, Ko’s bodyguards were asked to be extra alert when ______ Ko in public in case of any possible danger.
(A) jeopardizing
(B) escorting
(C) preserving
(D) facilitating
455. Many academics would contribute papers to scientific _____ so that they can share their discovery in their chosen field and win recognition.
(A) catalysts
(B) editorials
(C) journals
(D) editions