Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of excitement surrounding summer ____, and this one 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.
The days I spent exploring the city with my family were undoubtedly the sweetest moments of ____.
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 ____ 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 shared my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it ____ like London had many public restrooms.
He explained that “TO LET” actually means “for ____” in British English.
It was one of the ____ moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we headed to the ____ Museum.
It has impressive collections from all ____ the world.
I was delighted to see the ____ Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that it was the most important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian writing ____.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a ____ of Egyptian mummies.
Witnessing ancient ____ in person was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these mummies being exhibited in front of foreigners in an ____ land.
Next, we explored the Greek Parthenon temple and its ____.
While the temple itself is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought ____ Greece.
The statues ____ of smooth white marble were elegant and beautiful.
After a ____ 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 ____.
____ we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by 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 see people from different countries ____ Korean arts and crafts, such 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
____ was a special day dedicated to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and most stunning bookstores in London, ____ for its classic charm.
My dad loves books, and it was a place he ____ always wanted to explore.
We were ____ disappointed.
It was built during the ____ era and had three floors made of wood.
The ____ part was how much natural light flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was ____ for my dad.
His eyes shone with ____ as he looked through the shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton ____, well-known among Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had been for my dad and his books, the later ____ of the day was about my mom’s love for afternoon tea.
Stepping ____ the tea room, I felt a bit uneasy due to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly faded away when we were presented with a ____ pot of tea and a three-level stand filled with delicious treats.
I used to think that having afternoon tea was an expensive, unnecessary ____.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my family at such an elegant place made me feel like a ____ lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my ____ 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, ____ loved to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite ____ in its hometown of London.
I could not take my eyes ____ 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 some parts of the musical, and I ____ 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 ____ every aspect of my London trip.
What I liked most ____ London was the variety.
From exploring the historical bookstore to ____ the magic 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.