江苏连云港东海城北高级中学2025-2026学年高二第二学期第二次月考英语试题

2025-2026学年第二学期第二次质量监测 高二英语 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman want to do with the scarf? A. Return it. B. Repair it. C. Exchange it. 2. Why did the woman send Alice flowers? A. To cheer her up. B. To wish her luck. C. To celebrate her birthday. 3. What might the weather be like now? A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold. 4. How will the girl probably get home today? A. By car. B. By bike. C. By bus. 5. What problem does the man have? A. He has brought the wrong lunch. B. He is sick from his lunch. C. He can’t find his lunch. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。 6. How are the speakers feeling? A. Nervous. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed. 7. What is Lily like? A. Shy. B. Funny. C. Messy. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a gaming center. B. Near a river. C. At home. 9 What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Go fishing. C. Go out for dinner. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Author and reader. C. Teacher and student. 11. What type of writing does Mike focus on? A. One-directional fiction. B. Adventure path fiction. C. Multi-path fiction. 12. What does Mike say about reader feedback? A. It inspires new writing techniques. B. It shows preferred story paths. C. It suggests new characters. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13. What time will the man arrive? A. At 7:15p.m. B. At 7:30p.m. C. At 8:00p.m. 14. What season is it? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 15. Why is Charlcombe Lane closed for some time every year? A. For its maintenance. B. For the safety of some animals. C. For some community activities. 16. What event will the speakers probably attend tonight? A. A birthday party. B. A volunteer activity. C. A wildlife rescue class. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17. What is the main topic of the talk? A. The career advice given by a disabled person. B. The employment challenges faced by a disabled person. C. The inspiring life and achievements of a disabled person. 18. Who helped Cox develop her positive attitude? A. Her doctor. B. Her instructor. C. Her parents. 19. How old was Cox when she became a pilot? A. 23. B. 25. C. 28. 20. What does Cox do for a living nowadays? A. She works for a disability charity. B. She is an inspirational speaker. C. She trains people to fly planes 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A NYPL James Baldwin Teen Creative Contest To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer James Baldwin (1924-1987), The New York Public Library (NYPL) invites NYC teens to submit original creative work for a chance to be published and win up to $250. Participant Rules: ●U. S. residents who live, work, or study in the five NYC boroughs (行政区) (Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens), aged 13-19 at the time of entry. ●Library staff, officers, and their family members are not allowed to join the contest. Entry requirements: ●Written Work: an essay/ short story/ letter of 500-2,000 words (in a format readable by Microsoft Word). ●Art Work: Comic art of up to five letter-sized pages. ●Your work must be original. Generative AI may be used only for research, image editing, or spelling or grammar checking — and must be stated on the entry form. AI- generated content may not be submitted as your own. Submission Guidelines: ●Limit: one entry per person. ●Entries must be submitted online via the contest website at nypl.org/baldwincontest. Deadline: ●Online submissions are accepted from Jan. 21, 2025 (12:00 a.m. EST) to Mar. 23, 2025 (11:59p.m. EDT). Awards & Publication: ●Prizes(two age groups: 13-15; 16-19): 1 winner ($250), 1 runner- up ($100), and 3 honorable mentions ($50) per group. ●All winners appear in an NYPL publication. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged by an NYPL staff committee (around May 1, 2025) on the basis of three criteria: ●Relevance to the theme. ●Creativity and novelty. ●Literary and artistic quality. 1. Who can participate in the contest? A. International literature lovers. B. Family members of NYPL staff. C. Kindergarteners from Bronx. D. Teen residents of New York City. 2. What are participants required to do? A. Write entries longer than 2,000 words. B. Indicate any use of AI on the entry form. C. Send entries to the organizer by email. D. Submit more than one original work online. 3. Which factor counts in the evaluation? A. The originality of the ideas. B. The popularity of the theme. C. The number of literary devices. D. The complexity of the structure. B This summer I came face-to-face with three deep-rooted fears: heights, bears, and ageing. Two friends joined me on a four-day wilderness getaway, and since we were all in our seventies, we decided we’d better go while we still could. Our adventure began with a scary drive up a winding mountain road. On one hike, I found myself hanging onto a wire on a bridge made of two partly rotten (腐烂的) logs, suspended high above rushing rapids. I would never have attempted it without our guide ahead, mouthing encouraging words. Fixing my eyes on her boots, I inched along the shaky logs. Somehow, I made it across, flooded with a rush of intense excitement and huge relief. Later, after spotting bear tracks, we were told to make loud noises, which soon became a game once the tension faded. Until suddenly, time stood still. We had just crossed a stream when the guide whispered, “There’s a bear.” I looked up in disbelief and saw not one, but two, about ten meters above us— the brown mother in front, her cub behind. Though scared speechless, I couldn’t help noticing how beautiful they looked in their natural setting. I wondered if it would be my last memory. As they started towards us, we recovered enough to shout and wave our hiking poles. Taken aback, they stopped, and then slowly turned away. Another fear was overcome! On our final morning, after a quiet, thoughtful walk through the forest, we were asked to bring back a “meaningful” stick, rock, and leaf to share what would “stick” with us, what “rocked,” and what we would “leaf” behind. The bond of friendship would stick with me. Women supporting one another truly rocked. And I hoped to leave some fears behind. Our guide ended by expressing her admiration, praising not only our fitness but also our positive attitude, and saying she hoped to be like us in another thirty or forty years. Those unexpected words warmed my heart and eased my fear of being “over the hill.” Being valued for what we had accomplished felt like winning an Olympic medal — even if just for participation. 4. How did the author cross the bridge? A. By taking mindful steps. B. By rushing across it bravely. C. By using her sense of direction. D. By having the guide drag her over. 5. Why did the bears leave? A. They were attracted by the natural setting. B. They were afraid of the noise of the rapids. C. They were surprised at the group’s actions. D. They were threatened by the guide’s rocks. 6. Why did the guide ask them for a stick, rock, and leaf? A. To pick up some souvenirs. B. To reflect on the journey. C. To symbolize their teamwork. D. To check their observation skills. 7. What does the underlined phrase “over the hill” in the last paragraph mean? A. Past the peak of youth. B. Too high to go down. C. Out of place in society. D. Beyond physical limits. C Today, AI models can do an astonishing variety of tasks from writing detailed reports to creating video on demand. Some people worry they will soon be surplus (过剩的) to requirements. But is AI actually putting anyone out of work? Lots of experts claim that it is. They point to a recent paper by Carl Benedikt Frey and Pedro Llanos-Paredes, from the University of Oxford, which suggests a link between automation and declining demand for translators. At the same time, however, official American data suggest that the number of people employed in translation and the like is 7% higher than a year ago. Others search the economic data for signs of the forthcoming AI job-loss, saying young graduates are now more likely than the average worker to be jobless. Well, no. American young graduates’ relative unemployment rate, which is actual unemployment rate minus (减) national average unemployment rate, started to rise in 2009, long before generative AI came along. And their actual unemployment rate (2025), at around 6%, remains low. As we examine American data on employment by occupation, we pick out workers believed to be vulnerable (易受影响的) to AI. These are white-collar employees, including people in back-office support, financial operations, sales and much more besides. We find that over the past year the employment in white-collar work has risen slightly. Across the board, America’s national average unemployment rate (2025) remains low, at 4.2%. Wage growth is still reasonably strong, which goes against the concern that AI is causing demand for labor to fall. And, outside America, earnings growth in many countries also remains strong. There are two competing causes of these trends. First, despite the endless announcements about integrating AI into operations, few companies make much use of the technology for serious work. The second is that even when companies do adopt the tech, they do not let people go. That said, whatever the cause, for now there is no need to panic. 8. What fuels people’s fear of being unemployed? A. Limitations of human labor. B. Modern technological advances. C. Complexity of tasks in the AI era. D. Heavy workload in various fields. 9. Which chart best shows American young graduates’ relative unemployment rate? A. B. C. D. 10. Why does the author mention two reasons in paragraph 6? A. To cite the data sources. B. To identify the likelier reason. C. To further justify his prediction. D. To model valid research methods. 11. What’s probably the author’s attitude towards human employment? A. Puzzled. B. Alarmed. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic. D When a plant is stressed, it doesn’t keep quiet about it. You won’t hear the plant’s cry because it’s in the ultrasonic (超声的) range — too high-pitched for human ears — but, for decades, scientists have been using special devices to listen in. For the first time, a team of researchers in Israel has documented that insects can hear and interpret plants’ distress sounds. The research team recorded sounds from tomato and tobacco plants that were dehydrated (使脱水). The noise created was a result of changes in the plant’s water balance. During periods when the plants lack water, air bubbles form, expand and collapse in xylem tissues (木质部组织), which are responsible for distributing water from the roots, creating shaking and click-like sounds. In the study published in eLife, scientists tested Egyptian cotton leafworm moths (飞蛾). The researchers conducted a series of experiments where they observed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths detecting ultrasonic signals emitted by drought-stressed tomato plants. These subtle sounds help female moths choose where to lay their eggs. In one experiment, when there were no plants present, the female moths preferred the side where the sounds of stressed plants were played, indicating that the moths may have associated the sound with the presence of vegetation. However, when healthy plants were placed on two sides, where only one played the sound of distressed plant clicks, the moths chose to lay their eggs on the silent side. As part of the research, when the moths’ sense of hearing was removed, they no longer showed a preference for where to lay their eggs. This suggests that sound plays a key role when it comes to moths choosing the best environment for their eggs. The new discovery sheds light on the possibility of this invisible ecosystem. Professor Yossi Yovel called this “the first proof of animals responding to plant sounds”. Another expert Rya Seltzer added, “This is just the tip of the iceberg. Countless organisms hear these frequencies, and more plant sounds await discovery.” These “secret lives” of plants and moths aren’t just fascinating — they may also have real-world uses as scientists learn more. As scientists continue to tune in, much may still be waiting to be discovered, just beyond our perception. 12. What is the main finding of the Israeli research? A. Insects react to sounds from stressed plants. B. Moths lay their eggs based on plant sounds. C. Dehydrated plants have more xylem tissues. D. Plants produce sounds human beings can’t hear. 13. Why did moths choose the silent side to lay their eggs? A. The moths preferred silence to noise. B. There were a larger number of healthy plants. C. The moths adjusted to the quiet environment. D. The silent side meant better survival chances. 14. What can be inferred about the significance of the new discovery? A. It confirms many stressed plants produce ultrasonic signals. B. It challenges the traditional view of plant and insect interactions. C. It proves plant sounds are the key factor in ecosystem balance. D. It explains why moths are more sensitive to sounds than other insects. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The “Secret Sounds” Between Plants and Insects B. How Moths Choose Places to Lay Their Eggs C. Why Drought Makes Tomato Plants “Click” D. Forests: The Quietest Ecosystem on Earth 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The high-speed trap is a good example of how serious sport can make physical activity less enjoyable. Pressure to get good results, racing the clock, and always trying to improve make running harder for many people, both physically and mentally. _____16_____ Just be slower, easier, focused on enjoyment and a healthy lifestyle-like slow jogging. _____17_____ Its creator, professor Hiroaki Tanaka, was also a long-distance runner. His own health problems inspired him to create a training method based on low-intensity sessions and focusing on running technique. The style became popular in Japan and the USA during the 1990s and 2000s. The core of slow jogging is smile. _____18_____ Instead of pushing for speed and intensity, we go for movement that boosts our mood. With slow jogging, you can enjoy a smile and a conversation while you run. Slow jogging is built around three main elements, making it different from other kinds of running. _____19_____ Slow jogging is a low-intensity activity. The pace is very relaxed, with the heart rate staying below 70% of its maximum. While slow jogging can be done at any low speed, rhythm is what matters most. The best value is 180 steps per minute, which is typical for long-distance running. In slow jogging, instead of rolling from heel to toe, we land and push off from the middle of the foot. _____20_____ When running, keep your posture upright-shoulders relaxed, arms bent and moving naturally. And of course, don’t forget to smile-that’s exactly what it’s all about! A. Slow jogging started in Japan. B. This is a natural running technique. C. Training should feel good, not painful. D. You have to deserve to run hard and fast. E. Its variations have made it even more popular. F. They are running pace, rhythm and landing technique. G. That is why trying a new way of running is a good idea. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 On summer vacation in 2023, I felt it was time to get some real-world experience. So, I went to a (n) ____21____ at the local fast- food restaurant for a part-time job. The manager asked me to serve a customer with the ____22____ shown next to her order number on the screen. However, I couldn’t ____23____ a single word on the display and was ____24____ on the spot. I was, at age 7, diagnosed (诊断) with retinal dystrophy — a group of incurable eye disorders. As a child, I remember ____25____ to see the whiteboard in class, even sitting right at the front. I ____26____ this by copying notes from my friends. As I got older and more self-conscious, I buried the ____27____ even more. I hated asking for help — so much that I would say I wasn’t hungry at restaurants to avoid taking an awkwardly ____28____ look at the menu. Having failed the job interview, I realized hiding was more ____29____ and decided to live a life with a disability: ____30____. I began to ____31____ to those around me when necessary. This ____32____ even brought me close to my parents and friends, who surrounded me with understanding. Now I feel worlds away from the anxiety-ridden girl. I remain ____33____ disabled, yet more ____34____ and alive. I also know I was never meant to face this ____35____. 21 A. gathering B. interview C. training D. advertisement 22. A. fees B. questions C. items D. routes 23. A. tear down B. make out C. weigh on D. allow for 24. A. convinced B. adopted C. bothered D. rejected 25. A. claiming B. pretending C. struggling D. promising 26. A. hid B. interrupted C. facilitated D. prayed 27. A. desire B. faith C. secret D. mood 28. A. close B. casual C. curious D. urgent 29. A. taxing B. astonishing C. illegal D. effective 30. A. support B. blessing C. gratitude D. acceptance 31. A. take B. turn C. submit D. stick 32. A. plot B. shift C. leisure D. pursuit 33. A. barely B. mentally C. exceptionally D. visually 34. A. real B. reliable C. available D. academic 35. A. apart B. again C. alone D. together 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Paper-weaving painting is a traditional art form with a long history, celebrated especially in Gansu, China. The craft involves cutting an ink painting into thin strips (条), about 2 millimeters wide, ____36____ serve as the “base strips”. Plain rice paper, prepared in ____37____ same way, is used as the “cross strips”. These strips are woven together ____38____ carefully that the connections between pieces are almost invisible. This art requires exceptional skill and ____39____ (precise), as the weaving allows the original painting and the rice paper strips to combine harmoniously. The result ____40____ (highlight) the beauty of the painting and the craftsmanship behind it. The craft gained further recognition through Wei Wei, an artisan ____41____ (encounter) paper-weaving paintings in 1983. After years of practice, he developed a new style by introducing gold paper as the “cross strips”. This ____42____ (innovate) involves a detailed 16-step process, including brushing the paper with gold, cutting, sorting, weaving, and framing. Thanks ____43____ Wei’s efforts, gold paper-weaving painting has been ____44____ (official) recognized as an intangible cultural heritage in Pingliang City. Wei has trained over 50 apprentices (学徒), ensuring that this treasured tradition ____45____ (pass) on to future generations. His dedication to the craft reflects the importance of safeguarding traditional arts. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，上周你校举办了一场校园慈善音乐会，请你以“Charity Concert goes off with a bang!”为题为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.活动内容； 3.活动意义。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 Charity Concert goes off with a bang! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The airport announcement informed passengers that due to bad weather, the flight would be delayed for two hours before boarding. Mary’s mom commented quietly that the delay seemed to have ruined everyone’s mood. But eleven-year-old Mary stayed calm, softly humming (哼) a new song she had just learned. She was looking forward to the weekend trip to visit her grandparents, excited to share the song with them. To her, music was like an invisible string that could tie strangers together, creating a warm community. She remembered the first time she had felt this connection: at six years old, waiting for the bus with her mom on a hot, boring day. Then a cheerful tune came from a store loudspeaker—a song about a girl and her dreams: “Dreams of sunshine and fields of gold, Where the heart is never old, Singing songs that never end, In a world that’s my best friend...” Without thinking, Mary sang along—her voice soft and gentle at first, like a whisper carried on the gentle wind, which gradually growing stronger and more confident. The melody was simple yet engaging. Time passed without her noticing. When the bus arrived, passengers smiled; an old man beat his walking stick to the beat. As the doors closed, everyone was humming. Mom whispered to her, “You just lifted all our spirits.” Nothing seemed better than music for calming a restless heart, and Mary remembered that. After boarding the plane, the passengers were told of another weather delay— at least another 45minutes. The cabin (机舱) grew tense with restless movements and complaints. Then a sudden cry cut through the air. Across the aisle (通道) to Mary’s left, a tiny girl, barely three years old, began to cry. Her mother tried everything—rocking her, offering snacks, water, toys—but nothing worked. The child’s face was wet with tears, her cries loud and broken. Passengers shifted uncomfortably in their seats as the crying filled the cabin. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Mary hesitated for a moment, and then turned to her mom ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Slowly, the baby’s cries softened. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025-2026学年第二学期第二次质量监测 高二英语 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman want to do with the scarf? A. Return it. B. Repair it. C. Exchange it. 2. Why did the woman send Alice flowers? A. To cheer her up. B. To wish her luck. C. To celebrate her birthday. 3. What might the weather be like now? A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold. 4. How will the girl probably get home today? A. By car. B. By bike. C. By bus. 5. What problem does the man have? A. He has brought the wrong lunch. B. He is sick from his lunch. C. He can’t find his lunch. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。 6. How are the speakers feeling? A. Nervous. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed. 7. What is Lily like? A. Shy. B. Funny. C. Messy. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a gaming center. B. Near a river. C. At home. 9. What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Go fishing. C. Go out for dinner. 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A Classmates. B. Author and reader. C. Teacher and student. 11. What type of writing does Mike focus on? A. One-directional fiction. B. Adventure path fiction. C. Multi-path fiction. 12. What does Mike say about reader feedback? A. It inspires new writing techniques. B. It shows preferred story paths. C. It suggests new characters. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13. What time will the man arrive? A. At 7:15p.m. B. At 7:30p.m. C. At 8:00p.m. 14. What season is it? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter. 15. Why is Charlcombe Lane closed for some time every year? A. For its maintenance. B. For the safety of some animals. C. For some community activities. 16. What event will the speakers probably attend tonight? A. A birthday party. B. A volunteer activity. C. A wildlife rescue class. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17. What is the main topic of the talk? A. The career advice given by a disabled person. B. The employment challenges faced by a disabled person. C. The inspiring life and achievements of a disabled person. 18. Who helped Cox develop her positive attitude? A. Her doctor. B. Her instructor. C. Her parents. 19. How old was Cox when she became a pilot? A. 23. B. 25. C. 28. 20. What does Cox do for a living nowadays? A. She works for a disability charity. B. She is an inspirational speaker. C. She trains people to fly planes 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. C 19. F 20. B 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. which 37. the 38. so 39. precision 40. highlights 41. encountering 42. innovation 43. to 44. officially 45. is passed 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】 Charity Concert goes off with a bang! Last week, our school witnessed an exciting charity concert, which was a huge success. The concert aimed to collect funds for poverty-stricken children in remote areas. During the event, students from different grades took to the stage. There were soul-stirring songs, energetic dances, and moving instrumental performances. This charity concert was of great significance. It not only helped raise a considerable amount of money but also cultivated students’ sense of social responsibility. It truly brought warmth and hope to those in need. 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】例文 Mary hesitated for a moment, and then turned to her mom. She asked if she could sing for the baby. Mom smiled and nodded in agreement. Encouraged, Mary gently asked the mother if she could sing for the baby. The mother, clearly exhausted after trying everything she could, nodded gratefully. Mary took a deep breath and began to sing. Her voice was soft and gentle at first, like a whisper carried on the gentle wind, which gradually growing stronger and more confident. The song was simple yet engaging. She sang of sunshine and dreams, which was easy to catch. Slowly, the baby’s cries softened. Her little body relaxed as Mary’s gentle voice filled the air. The song was simple, yet it seemed to weave a calming spell over the cabin. The baby stopping crying and the air filled with comforting song, other passengers, who had been restless, began to quiet down, drawn into the soothing melody. The mother’s tense expression eased, and she gave Mary a grateful smile. As the song reached its end, everyone clapped with cheers, which turned the boring and annoying delay into a musical feast. Mary’s mom leaned over and whispered, “You did it again, lifting all our spirits.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $