Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of excitement surrounding summer vacations, and this one in particular ____ a special place in my heart.
My ____ and I traveled to London to visit my brother, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring the city with my family were undoubtedly the sweetest moments of ____.
Here are ____ highlights of my London stay.
Day 1 ____ Impressions of London
Walking around the area we were ____ in, I couldn’t help but notice several signs along the streets that read, “TO LET.”
At first, I assumed that these signs were ____ the letter “I”, and that the UK was incredibly toilet friendly.
I ____ shared my thoughts with 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 funny moments that left us ____ laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we headed to the British ____.
It ____ impressive collections from all over the world.
I was ____ to see the world-famous Rosetta Stone.
I read in the ____ history textbook that it was the most important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a display of Egyptian ____.
Witnessing ancient ____ in person was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these ____ being exhibited in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
Next, we ____ the Greek Parthenon temple and its sculptures.
While the temple itself is a copy, some stones and ____ statues were actually brought from Greece.
The statues made of smooth white marble were elegant and ____.
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, were ____.
____ we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the sarangbang made from trees ____ from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people from different countries appreciating Korean ____ 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 a special day ____ to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and ____ 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 ____ era and had three floors made of wood.
The ____ part was how much natural light flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was ____ for my dad.
His ____ shone with delight as he looked through the shelves.
My ____ purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton bags, well-known among Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had been for my ____ and his books, the later half of the day was about my mom’s love for afternoon tea.
Stepping into the tea room, I felt a ____ uneasy 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 stand filled with delicious ____.
I used to think that having afternoon ____ was an expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my family at such an elegant place made me feel ____ a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family made the experience truly ____.
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in the musical club in my middle ____, I’ve loved to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in ____ hometown of London.
I could not take my eyes off of the ____ sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of two leading ladies in particular were ____ of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t ____ enough to follow some parts of the musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh with others.
However, it was still a really great ____.
No vacation lasts forever, and I ____ had to return to Korea.
I enjoyed ____ aspect of my London trip.
What I liked most about ____ 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 truly captured our hearts, and I can’t wait to ____ more of London’s most interesting places.