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 my family were ____ the sweetest moments of all.
Here are ____ highlights of my London stay.
Day 1 First Impressions 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 signs were missing the ____ “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 ____ that “TO LET” actually means “for rent” in British English.
It was one of the funny ____ that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we headed to the ____ Museum.
It has impressive ____ 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 most important clue for ____ the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a display of Egyptian ____.
Witnessing ancient mummies in ____ was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a ____ of sympathy for these mummies being exhibited in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
Next, we explored the Greek Parthenon ____ and its sculptures.
While the temple itself is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually ____ from Greece.
The statues made of smooth ____ marble were elegant and beautiful.
____ a 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 ____ warriors, all riding clay horses, were fascinating.
____ we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the sarangbang made from ____ taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people from different ____ appreciating Korean arts and crafts, such as the moon jar.
A visit to the ____ Museum was indeed a journey through time and across the continents.
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
Today was a special ____ 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 were not ____.
It was built during the Edwardian era and had three floors made of ____.
The ____ part was how much natural light flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was heaven for my ____.
His eyes shone with ____ as he looked through the shelves.
My dad purchased a ____ 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 ____, I felt a bit 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 ____ to think that having afternoon tea was an expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my family at such an elegant place ____ me feel like a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family made the experience ____ meaningful.
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in the musical club in my middle school, I’ve ____ to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in its ____ of London.
I ____ not take my eyes off of the magical sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of two leading ____ in particular were out of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good enough to follow ____ parts of the musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh with others.
However, it was still a ____ great experience.
No vacation lasts forever, and I eventually had to ____ to Korea.
I enjoyed every aspect of my London ____.
What I liked ____ 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 wait to visit more of London’s most interesting ____.