Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s ____ an air of excitement surrounding summer vacations, and this one in particular holds a special place in my heart.
My parents and I ____ to London to visit my brother, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring the city with ____ family were undoubtedly the sweetest moments of all.
____ are some highlights of my London stay.
Day 1 First Impressions of London
Walking around the area ____ were staying 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 excitedly shared my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it seemed like London had ____ public restrooms.
He explained that “TO LET” ____ means “for rent” in British English.
It was ____ of the funny moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, ____ headed to the British Museum.
It has impressive ____ from all over the world.
I ____ delighted 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 display of Egyptian ____
Witnessing ____ mummies in person was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these mummies being exhibited in front of foreigners in ____ unfamiliar land.
Next, we explored the Greek Parthenon temple ____ its sculptures.
While the temple ____ is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought from Greece.
The ____ made of smooth white marble were elegant and beautiful.
After ____ coffee break at the Queen Elizabeth II court under the beautiful roof, we stopped by the Chinese Gallery on our way to the Korean Gallery.
The ancient Chinese warriors, all riding clay horses, were ____
When we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was ____ captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the sarangbang made from trees taken ____ Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people from different countries appreciating Korean arts and crafts, ____ as the moon jar.
A visit to the British Museum was indeed a journey through time and across the ____
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
Today was a special day ____ to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and most stunning bookstores in ____ known for its classic charm.
My dad loves books, and it was a place he had always ____ to explore.
We ____ not disappointed.
It was built during the Edwardian era and had ____ floors made of wood.
The best part was how much ____ light flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was ____ for my dad.
His eyes shone with delight ____ 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 dad and his books, the later half of the day was about my mom’s love ____ afternoon tea.
Stepping into the tea room, I felt a bit uneasy due ____ 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 used to think ____ having afternoon tea 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 ____ share stories with my family made the experience truly meaningful.
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in the musical ____ in my middle school, I’ve loved to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in its ____ of London.
I could not take my eyes off of ____ magical sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices ____ two leading ladies in particular were out of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good enough to follow some parts of ____ musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh with others.
However, it was still a really great ____
No vacation lasts ____ and I eventually had to return to Korea.
I enjoyed ____ aspect of my London trip.
What I liked most about London was the ____
From exploring the ____ bookstore to experiencing the magic of musical theater, there was something for everyone in my family to enjoy.
London has truly ____ our hearts, and I can’t wait to visit more of London’s most interesting places.