Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of ____ surrounding summer vacations, and this one in particular holds a special place in my heart.
My parents and I traveled ____ London to visit my brother, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring ____ city with my family were undoubtedly the sweetest moments of all.
Here ____ some highlights of my London stay.
Day 1 First Impressions ____ London
Walking around the area ____ were staying in, I couldn’t help but notice several signs along the streets that read, “TO LET.”
____ first, I assumed that these signs were missing the letter “I”, and that the UK was incredibly toilet friendly.
I excitedly shared my thoughts ____ my brother, mentioning that it seemed like London had many public restrooms.
He explained that “TO LET” actually ____ “for rent” in British English.
It was one of the ____ moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we headed ____ the British Museum.
It ____ impressive collections from all over the world.
I was delighted to ____ the world-famous Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that it was the ____ important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Our ____ continued, and it led us to a display of Egyptian mummies.
Witnessing ancient ____ in person was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy ____ these mummies being exhibited in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
____ we explored the Greek Parthenon temple and its sculptures.
While the temple itself is a copy, some stones and many ____ were actually brought from Greece.
The statues made of smooth ____ marble were elegant and beautiful.
After a coffee break at the Queen Elizabeth II court under the beautiful ____ we stopped by the Chinese Gallery on our way to the Korean Gallery.
The ancient Chinese warriors, all riding clay horses, ____ fascinating.
When we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention ____ immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing ____ sarangbang made from trees taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people ____ different countries appreciating Korean arts and crafts, such as the moon jar.
A visit to the British Museum was ____ a journey through time and across the continents.
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
Today was ____ special day dedicated to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the ____ and most stunning bookstores in London, known for its classic charm.
My dad ____ books, and it was a place he had always wanted to explore.
We were not ____
It was built during the Edwardian era ____ had three floors made of wood.
The best part was how much natural light flooded in, making it ____ more beautiful.
This place was ____ for my dad.
His eyes shone with delight as he looked through ____ shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton bags, well-known ____ Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had been for my dad and ____ books, the later half of the day was about my mom’s love for afternoon tea.
Stepping into the tea room, I felt a bit ____ due to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly faded away when we were presented with a generous pot of tea and a three-level ____ filled with delicious treats.
I used to think that having afternoon tea was ____ expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon ____ with my family at such an elegant place made me feel like a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family made ____ experience truly meaningful.
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in ____ musical club in my middle school, I’ve loved to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast ____ of my favorite musical in its hometown of London.
I could not ____ my eyes off of the magical sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of two leading ladies in particular were ____ of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good ____ to follow some parts of the musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh with others.
However, it was still a really ____ experience.
No vacation lasts forever, ____ I eventually had to return to Korea.
I enjoyed every aspect of ____ London trip.
____ I liked most about London was the variety.
From exploring the ____ bookstore to experiencing the magic of musical theater, there was something for everyone in my family to enjoy.
London has ____ captured our hearts, and I can’t wait to visit more of London’s most interesting places.