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 ____, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring the city with my family were undoubtedly the ____ moments of all.
Here are some ____ of my London stay.
Day 1 First Impressions of London
Walking around the area we were staying in, I couldn’t help but ____ several signs along the streets that read, “TO LET.”
At first, I assumed that these signs were missing the letter “I”, and that the UK was ____ toilet friendly.
I excitedly ____ my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it seemed like London had many public restrooms.
He explained that “TO ____” actually means “for rent” in British English.
It was one of the ____ moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we ____ to the British Museum.
It has impressive collections from ____ over the world.
I was delighted to see the ____ Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that it was the ____ important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a ____ of Egyptian mummies.
Witnessing ancient mummies in person was a fascinating ____.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these mummies ____ exhibited in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
Next, we explored the Greek ____ temple and its sculptures.
While the ____ itself is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought from Greece.
The ____ made of smooth 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 way to the ____ Gallery.
The ____ Chinese warriors, all riding clay horses, were fascinating.
When we ____ into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
____ the sarangbang made from trees taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people ____ different countries appreciating Korean arts and crafts, such as the moon jar.
A visit to the British Museum was indeed a journey through time and ____ 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 ____, known for its classic charm.
My ____ loves books, and it was a place he had always wanted to explore.
We were ____ disappointed.
It was built during the Edwardian era and had three ____ made of wood.
The best part was how much natural ____ flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was heaven for my ____.
His eyes shone with delight as he ____ through the shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of ____ for himself and cotton bags, well-known among Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had ____ 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 ____ a bit uneasy due to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly ____ away when we were presented with a generous pot of tea and a three-level stand filled with delicious treats.
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 like a ____ lady.
____, being able to 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 club in my middle school, I’ve loved to ____ musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in its hometown of ____.
I could not take my eyes off of the magical ____ and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of ____ leading ladies in particular were out of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good enough to follow some parts of the musical, and I couldn’t ____ enjoy a laugh with others.
____, it was still a really great experience.
No vacation lasts ____, and I eventually had to return to Korea.
I enjoyed every aspect of my London ____.
What I liked most about ____ was the variety.
From exploring the historical bookstore to experiencing the ____ of musical theater, there was something for everyone in my family to enjoy.
London has ____ captured our hearts, and I can’t wait to visit more of London’s most interesting places.