Ⅲ. Complete the following passage with the proper words in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词填入空格。每个单词只能填一次）
A. recognized
B. talent
C. pursue
D. encouraging
E. opportunity
F. confident
G. supportive
Sophia, 13, had always loved music, but she never thought she had any real 1. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano in her free time, yet she rarely performed in front of others.
One day, her music teacher noticed her skills and 2 her potential. He gave Sophia the 3 to perform in the school talent show. At first, she felt nervous, but her teacher and classmates were very 4, cheering her on and giving helpful advice.
With the encouragement, Sophia decided to 5 her passion for music more seriously.
She practiced every day and gradually became more 6 in her abilities. The experience taught her that discovering one’s natural talent and having a 7 environment can help anyone grow and shine.
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1. B 2. A 3. E 4. D 5. C 6. F 7. G

【分析】
本题为选词填空题，需结合上下文语境、单词词义及词性，匹配方框内的单词（每个单词仅用一次）。解题时先通读全文理解大意，再逐个分析空格处所需的词性和语义，最后对应匹配选项。
【解析】
1. 句意：Sophia热爱音乐，但她从不认为自己有真正的天赋。"have talent"是固定搭配，符合语境，选B。
2. 句意：音乐老师注意到她的技能，意识到她的潜力。"recognized"表示“意识到”，符合语境，选A。
3. 句意：老师给了她参加学校才艺表演的机会。"give sb the opportunity to do sth"是固定搭配，选E。
4. 句意：老师和同学非常鼓励她，为她加油。"encouraging"表示“鼓励的”，符合语境，选D。
5. 句意：她决定更认真地追求对音乐的热爱。"pursue"表示“追求”，符合语境，选C。
6. 句意：她逐渐对自己的能力更自信。"be confident in"是固定搭配，选F。
7. 句意：有支持性的环境能帮助人成长。"supportive"表示“支持的”，符合语境，选G。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.E 4.D 5.C 6.F 7.G
【知识点】
英语词汇运用、语境理解
【点评】
本题考查选词填空，侧重词汇在具体语境中的运用，需结合固定搭配和上下文逻辑解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5