Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of excitement surrounding summer vacations, and this one in particular holds a ____ place in my heart.
My parents and I traveled to London to visit my ____, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring the city with my family were ____ the sweetest moments of all.
Here are some ____ of my London stay.
Day 1 First ____ of London
Walking around the area we were staying in, I couldn’t help but notice several signs along the streets that ____, “TO LET.”
At first, I assumed that these ____ were missing the letter “I”, and that the UK was incredibly toilet friendly.
I excitedly shared my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it seemed like London had ____ 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 ____, we headed to the British Museum.
It has impressive collections ____ all over the world.
I was ____ to see the world-famous Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that it was the most important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian ____ system.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a ____ of Egyptian mummies.
Witnessing ____ mummies 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 explored the Greek Parthenon temple and its ____.
While the ____ itself is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought from Greece.
The statues made of ____ white marble were elegant and beautiful.
After a coffee break at the Queen Elizabeth II court under the beautiful roof, we stopped by the Chinese Gallery on our ____ to the Korean Gallery.
The ancient Chinese warriors, all riding clay ____, were fascinating.
____ we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the sarangbang ____ from trees taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people from ____ countries appreciating Korean arts and crafts, such as the moon jar.
A visit to the British Museum was indeed a journey ____ time and across the continents.
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
____ was a special day dedicated to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and most stunning bookstores in London, known for ____ classic charm.
My dad ____ books, and it was a place he had always wanted to explore.
We were ____ disappointed.
It was built ____ the Edwardian era and had three floors made of wood.
The best part was how much natural light ____ in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was heaven for my ____.
His ____ shone with delight as he looked through the shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton bags, ____ among Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning ____ been for my dad 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 bit ____ due to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly faded away when we were ____ with a generous pot of tea and a three-level stand filled with delicious treats.
I used to think that ____ afternoon tea was an expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my ____ at such an elegant place made me feel like a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family ____ the experience truly meaningful.
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 ____ in its hometown of London.
I could not take my eyes off of the magical sets and ____ costumes.
The powerful voices of ____ leading ladies in particular were out 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, and I eventually had to ____ to Korea.
I enjoyed every ____ of my London trip.
What I ____ most about London was the variety.
From exploring the historical bookstore to experiencing the magic of musical theater, there was ____ for everyone in my family to enjoy.
London has truly captured our hearts, and I can’t ____ to visit more of London’s most interesting places.