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