湖北省武汉中学2025-2026学年度高三下学期4月月考 英语（含答案，无听力音频含听力原文）

湖北省武汉中学2025-2026学年度高三下学期4月月考
英 语
考试时间：120分钟；命题人：高三备课组
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷(选择题)
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a customer service desk.
B. At a self-checkout area in a store.
C. At a bank’s ATM machine.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Explore the city. B. Eat out. C. Go to the library.
3. What is probably the man
A. A house owner. B. A repairman. C. A house agent.
4. Why does the woman support the project
A. It creates more public parking.
B. It provides an indoor play space.
C. It benefits both wildlife and education.
5. Where are the speakers probably
A. At their home. B. At an Italian restaurant. C. At a hot pot restaurant downstairs.
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、7题。
6. Where did the conversation most probably take place
A. In the office. B. In the classroom. C. At the campus clinic.
7. What’s the matter with Lucy
A. She fails the final exam. B. She is scared of acupuncture. C. She suffers a severe headache.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which exhibition will the speakers go to
A. The calligraphy exhibition. B. The clay sculpture exhibition. C. The sugar painting exhibition.
9. What can the speakers do at the exhibition
A. Have a DIY experience.
B. Enjoy the performance of a master.
C. Attend a lecture on twelve lucky animals.
10. How will the man get to Elm Street Station
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In the speakers’ home. B. In a stadium. C. In a pie shop.
12. Which kind of pie does the man like most
A. The butter one. B. The meat and potato one. C. The chicken and sweetcorn one.
13. What does the man praise the woman for
A. Her cooking skills. B. Her sports performance. C. Her environmental awareness.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A new diet for bees. B. Dangers to bee populations. C. The professor’s research career.
15. What is Professor Clark probably doing
A. Teaching a class. B. Chatting with a friend. C. Accepting an interview.
16. What has mainly affected the bee population according to Professor Clark
A. Farming chemicals. B. Phone signal. C. Disease.
17. How long has Professor Clark been involved in this project
A. 10 years. B. 15 years. C. 20 years.
听下面一段独白，回答18至20题。
18. What is the speaker’s job probably
A. A city leader. B. A tour guide. C. A museum worker.
19. Who cared for Bobby when he was young
A. John Gray. B. Mr. Greyfriars. C. Sir William Chambers.
20. What happened after Bobby became popular
A. He acted in famous films.
B. His owner wrote him a story.
C. An official covered the cost of his license.
第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What’s the advantage of Anmum PediaPro3
A. Relies mainly on Probiotic DR10TM. B. Natural nutrients for newborn babies.
C. Tailored to toddlers’ eating demands. D. Various sugars for toddlers to taste.
22. Which action may INCREASE the risk
A. Preserve leftover milk powder. B. Pre-clean the bottle and cover.
C. Use well-warmed boiled tap water. D. Refrigerate the powder within a day.
23. How much can be saved when buying 4 tins of powder
A. 110. B. 90. C. 80. D. 100.
B
Lin Mo is an obscure film darkroom printer who runs a cramped, sunless studio tucked away from the bustling urban commercial district, a solitary figure clinging to a fading niche craft in the digital age. As digital imaging technology and AI-powered retouching tools have monopolized the global photographic industry, manual analog film developing has become a nearly obsolete skill, abandoned by most young practitioners in pursuit of fast efficiency.
In his sparse spare time, he never browses trendy photography blogs or viral short videos, but immerses himself in professional periodicals like Traditional Photographic Conservation Quarterly and authoritative academic reports issued by the International Archive Imaging Research Institute. These rigorous research documents conclude that chemically processed film prints possess unparalleled tonal layers and physical preservation stability, with a service life 30 times longer than ordinary digital printed works, a conclusion that has long solidified his stubborn adherence to pure traditional techniques.
One drizzly afternoon, a young documentary photographer brought several rolls of field-shot rural film to him. After carefully appreciating the finished prints, the young man spoke earnestly: “Your meticulous manual craftsmanship endows photos with irreplaceable human warmth, yet proper digital tone calibration can retain that warmth while restoring subtle, obscured details in the shadow areas.”
At first, Lin Mo rejected the proposal disdainfully, deeming any digital integration a betrayal of traditional craftsmanship integrity. But after repeated cautious trials, he was stunned by the perfect blend of soft film grain and vivid, complete details.
This sudden epiphany made him completely abandon his long-held rigid mindset. He finally comprehended that genuine craft inheritance is never blind conservatism or total rejection of novelty. Instead, it means holding fast to the core sincerity of manual creation while embracing moderate, rational innovation. It is this delicate balance that endows ancient traditional crafts with lasting vitality amid the rapid progress of the times.
24. Why does Lin Mo stick to manual film developing at first
A. To cater to young practitioners’ needs. B. To preserve traditional craft’s authenticity.
C. To pursue fast work efficiency. D. To gain popularity in the industry.
25. What does the young photographer mean by his words
A. Digital tools will replace film craft entirely.
B. Manual work fails to restore photo details.
C. Film prints lack warmth compared with digital ones.
D. Moderate digital adjustment can complement traditional film work.
26. In paragraph 4, the word “epiphany” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. a sudden and powerful realization B. a gradual and careful plan
C. a deep sense of regret D. a brief moment of doubt
27. How can Lin Mo be best described
A. Persistent and open-minded. B. Stubborn and reckless.
C. Rigid and indifferent. D. Ambitious and humorous.
C
Can music help you concentrate at work Researchers from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff conducted a new study, and it has some interesting results.
The research examined the ability of 25 people, aged 18 to 30, to remember information while listening to various sounds. In one task they had to remember a list of eight consonant (辅音) letters, which were dictated to them.
Participants in the study were tested under three different conditions: in a quiet environment, while listening to music they liked, and while listening to music they didn’t like. The participants generally did better when they were working in silence. The background music seemed to make memorization and recall more difficult. However, scientists also found that listening to music before doing the tests seemed to help concentration.
“Despite describing their self-selected music as more pleasant, their performance was poor, just as it was when they listened to music they disliked,” explained one of the researchers. So, even if you’re listening to music you like, it’ll still interfere with your work.
This would appear to contradict the findings of scientists who have researched what is popularly known as the “Mozart Effect”. This concept was invented by French scientist Dr. Alfred A. Tomatitis in 1991. Tomatitis published a book, Why Mozart , which described what he believed were the healing powers of listening to Mozart’s music.
He also suggested that Mozart’s music could aid brain development. Later studies indicated it might enhance children’s spatial intelligence, leading to a widespread belief that classical music could boost a child’s IQ. The governor of the state of Georgia even once advocated allocating over $100,000 annually to supply classical CDs to every newborn in the state.
Another study seemed to further contradict the idea that music could help with concentration. The researchers found that surveyed university students mostly preferred studying in silence. Those listening to music preferred instrumental songs, saying that lyrics are distracting.
So, if you’re studying for an exam, turn off your music!
28. Under which condition did participants perform best in the University of Wales study
A. Prior exposure to music. B. Listening to disliked music.
C. Working in silence. D. Listening to favorite music.
29. What is suggested about the impact of the “Mozart Effect”
A. It has led to some real-world practices.
B. It has been proven to enhance adult intelligence.
C. It mainly promotes the enjoyment of classical music.
D. It originates from governmental educational policies.
30. What is paragraph 7 mainly about
A. Lyrics distract more than tunes. B. Instrumental music aids concentration.
C. Students’ music tastes vary widely. D. Quiet is often preferred for study.
31. What can be inferred about background music
A. It best aids creative work. B. Its effects are inconsistent across studies.
C. It improves performance in concentration tasks. D. It affects people differently based on preference.
D
Global climate labs have heavily invested in trillion-parameter AI models, aiming to refine long-term climate projections and extreme weather warnings by analyzing massive historical data (temperature profiles, ocean currents, and atmospheric humidity gradients). Traditional wisdom assumes larger models guarantee higher accuracy, but recent research from the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) challenges this assumption, focusing on how model scale impacts real-world prediction reliability.
The study sampled 12 leading climate AI projects, comparing regional-scale models (e.g., European medium-range forecast systems) with global-scale giants (e.g., CMIP6 series models) across 10-year trend fitting and extreme event prediction. It measured how each system interprets the chaotic nature of Earth’s climate system, a critical variable often overlooked in oversized models trained on raw data rather than physical constraints.
Findings reveal a stark trade-off: hyper-scaled models outperform smaller ones in short-term (1–3 months) warnings, with tropical cyclone path prediction errors reduced by 22%, but they struggle with long-term (6–12 months) projections. Overfitting becomes rampant, as large models mistake historical climate anomalies (e.g., extreme heatwaves, heavy droughts) for fixed trends, widening prediction biases by 34% compared to physics-constrained small models, which maintain 18% higher accuracy in regional anomaly detection at 1/5 the computational cost.
Beyond precision issues, over-reliance on large AI models creates a skills gap in climate research. Young researchers trained on automated tools often lose the ability to manually adjust key parameters (e.g., boundary layer settings, cloud droplet concentrations), weakening their capacity to fine-tune models for regional needs. Policymakers, meanwhile, are misled by large models’ “global optimality” claims, ignoring local climate disparities and undermining the effectiveness of adaptation plans.
The WCRP study concludes that climate AI progress hinges on balance, not scale. Future models should adopt a hybrid architecture: small models capture regional climate nuances, while large models handle global trends — both anchored to Earth’s physical constraints. True predictive power lies not in bigger data, but in smarter integration of global and regional realities.
32. What do traditional researchers assume of hyper-scaled AI vs small models
A. Cut costs with precise long-term forecasts. B. Outperform small models in all forecasts.
C. Fail long-term trends via data overfitting. D. Stick to physical laws not raw data.
33. What does the 2026 WCRP study find about the two AI models
A. Lower long-term error margins by 34%. B. Mix random shifts with fixed climate trends.
C. Boost short-term warning accuracy by 22%. D. Produce more false climate signals overall.
34. What harm comes from over-reliance on large AI models
A. Reduce global climate research funding greatly. B. Weaken researchers’ manual parameter skills.
C. Mislead policymakers on local climate gaps. D. Stop automated data analysis tool development.
35. Which is the best title for the text
A. Balance scale and bigger AI models fully B. Balance trends with small physics-based models
C. Balance model scale and physical constraints D. Balance big data and climate AI applications
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。
People favor humor, as it lights up daily moments, eases awkwardness and makes every interaction warm and enjoyable. This magic of humor doesn’t just work in daily life; it also shines in the field of science, especially online. 36
Firstly, humor simplifies tough scientific knowledge. 37 For example, explaining AI in self-driving cars with a funny analogy about “machines learning like clumsy toddlers” makes abstract ideas easy for non-professional groups to understand. 38 Scientists sharing clever and humorous stories about laboratory experiments on social media often attract more interactions than dry academic posts. Additionally, humor humanizes scientists, as seen in popular science lectures where light-hearted jokes help audiences feel closer to researchers.
39 The hidden risks deserve our attention. If the content itself is untrue, humor can even replace facts, leading the audience to form wrong opinions about scientific knowledge just based on the amusing posts they see. Overusing sarcasm or negative humor also has the opposite effect, as it will quickly make scientists lose the public’s trust and damage their credibility.
Proper humor use requires a balance between vivid expression and professional precision. It should neither overshadow the core scientific information nor be so shallow that it loses seriousness. 40 Scientists who master this balance can effectively narrow the divide with the public, making science more welcoming and popular.
A. Overuse harms professionalism.
B. It also boosts audience engagement effectively.
C. It helps break the impression of scientists being cold and distant.
D. A little humor can greatly enhance scientists’ communication effect.
E. Humor in scientific communication is a double-edged sword, though.
F. It’s a helper in making complex concepts understandable to ordinary people.
G. It is believed humor needs to be used with great care in such communication.
第II卷(非选择题)
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。
Kate, a little girl, lost her grandfather to cancer. So she was 41 to her elderly neighbor in particular. She often understood and cared about his problems, and was eager to 42 her neighbor’s day.
One day, when enjoying homemade cookies with her family, Kate couldn’t 43 thinking of her 86-year-old neighbor-Larry. After a foot surgery, Larry wasn’t able to 44 on his own very well. Kate wanted to do something nice for him, so she asked her mom if she could take some cookies to Larry. The mom was 45 of her daughter, saying, “Dear, I’m pleased and satisfied to see you care so much about someone else!”
Upon getting 46 from her mom to bring Larry cookies, Kate brought cookies, walked on 47 and ran over excitedly to give him a surprise. She couldn’t wait to see the look of 48 on his face. She remembered well that Larry asked 49 if she could bring him cookies before he went to the hospital. She was sure that he was looking forward to her arrival.
Many neighborhood children were deeply moved by Kate’s kindness in 50 the cookies with their sick neighbor. They followed Kate’s 51 . Some blew bubbles (气泡) for Larry to ease his 52 . Some even brought him toys to 53 him up. “It was amazing to find how kind and 54 the children can be! I was so happy that I felt my feet stop hurting then,” Larry said. Later, some parents successively shared stories about their children who 55 Larry a great deal online.
41. A. equal B. faithful C. grateful D. sympathetic
42. A. brighten B. simplify C. plan D. record
43. A. admit B. help C. mind D. imagine
44. A. hang up B. turn over C. get around D. break away
45. A. aware B. proud C. envious D. confident
46. A. cash B. advice C. permission D. requirement
47. A. air B. duty C. edge D. purpose
48. A. relief B. delight C. anxiety D. impatience
49. A. blindly B. innocently C. expectantly D. curiously
50. A. booking B. making C. purchasing D. sharing
51. A. analysis B. example C. instructions D. habits
52. A. fright B. burden C. guilt D. pain
53. A. cheer B. dress C. pick D. wake
54. A. brave B. honest C. ambitious D. thoughtful
55. A. accommodated B. congratulated C. evaluated D. investigated
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
City jogging has grown into a popular lifestyle among urban youth in recent years. Having wandered on urban paths at dawn for years, 56 (explore) the hidden cultural beauty of cities, runners have 57 (gradual) developed a special bond with the streets they run on.
Runners jog 58 old alleys and historic blocks, passing by ancient buildings and traditional stores that carry the memories of generations. This sport is not merely a way to keep fit, and 59 runners connect with urban culture has become a heated topic among fitness lovers.
Many local runners admit that they never notice the delicate 60 (warm) of urban culture until they slow down their paces and focus on the details around them. Some old streets with unique regional features, which have been renovated for jogging, attract more fitness lovers every day.
This healthy trend 61 (regard) as a bridge for physical exercise and cultural experience by more citizens. Local governments have carefully designed jogging routes that integrate cultural landscapes, making exercise 62 (meaningful).
This lifestyle enriches the depth of urban spiritual life 63 brings inner peace to busy modern people. Up to now, the trend of cultural jogging 64 (win) the hearts of millions of youngsters. 64 (discover) the charming side of cities and share the vitality of urban culture in a healthy way is what it helps them do.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校英文报将举行“艺术与心理健康”主题征文活动。请结合下图写一篇短文投稿，内容要点如下:
1. 艺术对心理健康的好处;
2. 发出倡议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Art Lifts Spirits
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
My name is Shaquille O’Neal, but no, I am not the legendary basketball star everyone knows. My parents are big basketball fans, so they named me after him, sparking my love-hate relationship with the name. We share only our passion for basketball; he’s a tall, famous icon, while I’m a short boy who can barely dribble (运球) the ball without dropping it.
Every Saturday, the Central District’s Boys and Girls Club sponsors league-play for all age groups. My age group, 9 to 11, is the biggest. For years, I was always the last picked. “He’s too small!” Louis, a team captain, would say coldly while my teammates laughed. I’d sit on the hard bench the whole game, then lie to my dad about having fun, my heart aching to do my part for the team instead of just watching from the sidelines.
Last November, I got to play, thanks to Thanksgiving trips and flu season. I tried to make up for my poor skills by being really aggressive. I would always defend the biggest kid on the other team, and ended up with a bloody nose.
The Boys and Girls Club has a great nurse’s room. I know because I spent more time in there than on the court. The nurse was a Vietnamese lady, and because none of the kids could pronounce her name, they called her Skimmy. Skimmy didn’t know anything about basketball or any other American sports, but she was nice and had a pretty smile.
By my twelfth nosebleed, Skimmy was my friend. It was she who finally helped me become a better player. “Mr. Shaq,” she said one Saturday, “I watch you play. You always get hurt. Why do you play that way Why don’t you take advantage of what you are I watch you — you are fast. You are speedier than a meteor. Why don’t you get faster ”
注意：1.写作词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
What Skimmy had said made a lot of sense: _____________________________________________________
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The next Saturday, I stepped onto the court with a different plan. ____________________________________
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湖北省武汉中学2025-2026学年度高三下学期4月月考
英语答案及听力录音原文
听力：
1-5 BBCCA 6-10 BCCAC 11-15 BACAC 16-20 ACBAC
阅读理解：
21-23 CAD 24-27 BDAA 28-31 CADB 32-35 BCCC 36-40 DFBEA
完形填空：
41-45 DABCB 46-50 CABCD 51-55 BDADA
语法填空：
56. exploring 57. gradually 58. through/along 59. how 60. warmth 61. is regarded 62. more meaningful 63. and 64. has won 65. To discover
写作：
第一节
One possible version:
Art Lifts Spirits
As we can see in the picture, drawing an apple with a pencil brings peace and focus. Art, in fact, is a powerful helper for our mental health.
It lets us express feelings that are hard to put into words, calms our busy minds, and gives us a sense of achievement. When creating art, we forget stress and find inner joy.
Let’s pick up a brush, pen or crayon! Spend 10 minutes a day on simple art—drawing, coloring or doodling. It will lift our spirits and keep our minds healthy.
第二节
What Skimmy had said made a lot of sense: I had been so busy trying to act tough and guard the tallest players that I completely ignored my own strength — speed. For the first time, I stopped focusing on my height and poor dribbling. Instead, I started practicing running every day after school, racing along the street and practicing quick turns. I no longer tried to fight with big guys but learned to use my speed to move freely on the court. Skimmy’s words lit up a path for me, and I was determined to show my value in my own way.
The next Saturday, I stepped onto the court with a different plan. When the game began, I ran quickly across the court, stealing the ball from opponents before they could react. My speed surprised everyone, including Louis. I passed the ball accurately to teammates and helped score several times. I didn’t get hurt or sit on the bench anymore. At the end of the game, my teammates cheered for me. For the first time, I truly felt like a useful part of the team, and my heart was full of pride and joy.
听力录音稿
Text 1
M: Excuse me, could you help me with the self-checkout
W: Of course, I’d be happy to help. Press the start button and scan your purchases, then press the pay button. We accept cards and mobile payments.
Text 2
M: So what do you fancy tonight, Amber I’m pretty starving.
W: Well, Max, we haven’t tried that new Korean place across from the city library, so why don’t we check it out
M: Sounds perfect.
Text 3
M: Hello, Miss Carter. Thanks for meeting me here at the apartment.
W: Oh, I’m excited to take a closer look.
M: This is one of our most popular listings. It is well maintained by the current owners, so you shouldn’t have to worry about major repairs anytime soon.
Text 4
W: Did you hear they are turning that empty lot into a butterfly garden
M: Really That’s better than more parking or buildings. We need more green spaces for nature.
W: Exactly. Plus, schools nearby can use it for nature lessons.
Text 5
W: Where should we go for dinner tonight How about the Italian restaurant on Willow Street
M: It’s so cold today. I’d prefer to eat hot pot at home.
W: Sounds nice. We can buy some food downstairs and cook it at home.
Text 6
M: Lucy, I noticed your face looked a bit pale during your presentation just now. Have you caught a cold
W: No, I’ve been burning the midnight oil for the final exams for weeks. Now I have a terrible headache, so I can’t fall asleep at night.
M: Did you go to the campus clinic
W: I did, but the painkillers didn’t work well. My roommate suggested I visit a Chinese medicine doctor nearby. She said acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are super effective for this.
M: Acupuncture Sounds a little scary. Are you sure you want to try it
W: I’ve already made an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. I think it will work.
Text 7
M: Hi, Lisa. Any plan for this Sunday
W: Nothing yet. Any ideas
M: The city gallery is hosting a range of exhibitions including calligraphy, sugar painting, clay sculpture and so on.
W: I am a big fan of painting. What is the theme of the sugar painting exhibition
M: Let me check it on my phone. It’s featuring Chinese twelve lucky animals. Oh, you can even end up crafting a sugar painting of your lucky animal with the help of a master.
W: I’d love to. How do we get there
M: I’ll take the subway to Elm Street Station. It’s just two stops from my place. We can meet at the bookshop on Elm Street at three thirty. It’s just a five-minute walk from the gallery.
W: That’s perfect. I can take the No. 5 bus and get there in fifteen minutes.
Text 8
M: One of the best things about going to a football match is the half-time pies!
W: Yes, it’s better than watching from home! Mine’s a meat and potato pie. Did you get chicken and sweetcorn like last time
M: No, I went for something completely different — a butter pie.
W: Butter
M: Yes, and there’s more to it, like potatoes or other vegetables. It burnt my mouth, but I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a pie this good! Now, where shall I put the empty pie case There is no rubbish bin around.
W: I have a garbage bag. You can use it.
M: Why do you carry this with you
W: For such a situation. Protecting the environment begins with not littering.
M: Good for you.
W: Look, how exciting — the players are coming out for the second half!
M: Yeah! It will be a close game!
Text 9
M: I’m here with Professor Clark. Professor, do you bring us any good news about bees today
W: Yes. In recent years, bee numbers have dropped a lot, mainly due to chemical-heavy farming and climate change. Phone signal and diseases also have impacts. But we have created a bee “superfood”! It can help increase their numbers.
M: That’s great. So, how can this new feed help
W: In tests, the number of bees increased by fifteen times after they ate it. This feed is rich in plant protein. Bees can eat it when there are not enough flowers, so they stay strong and keep raising babies.
M: Amazing. You must have been doing this for many years.
W: Since graduation. It’s taken me 20 years to focus on this project. I love bees. I’ve been interested in biology since I was 10.
M: Having a brilliant mind like yours on board made all the difference. Let me thank you on behalf of every bee. Thank you for talking to us!
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Across the road is the National Museum of Scotland, but that’s not our next point of interest. It’s actually right here. Please say hello to one of Scotland’s most famous dogs, Greyfriars Bobby! As you can see, this is just a statue of Bobby. The real dog died years ago. It was January 14th, 1872, to be exact. When he was very young, his owner, John Gray, sadly died. Bobby spent the next fourteen years guarding John’s grave (坟墓)! He loved his owner so much that he never wanted to be parted! Every day, people would see him sitting there. He became quite the celebrity! He was so popular that the leader of Edinburgh city at the time, Sir William Chambers, paid for Bobby’s dog license in 1867. Bobby eventually died and was buried not far from his beloved owner, which means that even today, he remains by his owner’s side! Over the years, people have told many versions of this story. Countless books have been written, and films made! Greyfriars Bobby is a symbol of love and devotion (忠诚) to this day! In my opinion, this is the most touching part.