Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of excitement surrounding summer vacations, and this ____ in particular holds a special place in my heart.
My parents and I traveled to London to visit my brother, who was there as an ____ student.
____ days I spent exploring the city with my 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 we were staying in, I couldn’t help ____ notice several signs along the streets that read, “TO LET.”
____ first, I assumed that these signs were missing the letter “I”, and that the UK was incredibly toilet friendly.
I excitedly shared my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it ____ like London had many public restrooms.
He explained that “TO LET” actually ____ “for rent” in British English.
It was ____ of the funny moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having ____ we headed to the British Museum.
It has impressive collections from all over the ____
I was ____ to see the world-famous Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that ____ was the most 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 ____ fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these mummies being ____ in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
Next, we ____ the Greek Parthenon temple and its sculptures.
While the temple ____ is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought from Greece.
The statues made of smooth white marble were elegant ____ 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.
____ ancient Chinese warriors, all riding clay horses, were fascinating.
When ____ stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the ____ made from trees taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride ____ me to see people from 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 across ____ continents.
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
Today ____ a special day dedicated to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and most ____ bookstores in London, known for its classic charm.
My dad loves books, and it was a place he had ____ wanted to explore.
____ were not disappointed.
It was built during the Edwardian era and had ____ floors made of wood.
The best part was how much natural light flooded in, making it ____ more beautiful.
This place was heaven ____ my dad.
His eyes shone with delight as ____ looked through the shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton bags, well-known ____ Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had been for my dad and his books, the later half ____ the day was about my mom’s love for afternoon tea.
Stepping into the tea room, I felt a bit uneasy ____ to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly faded away when we were presented ____ a generous pot of tea and a three-level stand filled with delicious treats.
____ used to think that having afternoon tea was an expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my family at such an elegant place made me ____ like a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family made the experience truly ____
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in ____ musical club in my middle school, I’ve loved to watch musicals.
____ was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in its hometown of London.
I could not take my eyes off of the ____ sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of two leading ladies in particular were out of ____ world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good enough to follow some parts of the musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh ____ others.
However, it was still a really great ____
No vacation lasts forever, and I eventually had to return ____ Korea.
I enjoyed ____ aspect of my London trip.
What I liked most about London ____ the variety.
From exploring the historical bookstore to experiencing the magic of musical theater, there was something for everyone in my family to ____
London has truly captured our hearts, and I can’t ____ to visit more of London’s most interesting places.