It was the fifth day of our Italian journey. We arrived at our hotel (early) than usual. Dad offered to take us to the ancient city of Pompeii. I didn't really want to go I had no interest in old cities.
We travelled there by train. On the way, Dad told us something about history. Many years ago, Pompeii was a large city near a volcano(火山). The volcano broke out and (complete) covered the city in ash(灰). About twenty thousand people (kill). But the buildings remained there. And now, 2,000 years later, people around the world come here (see) how people lived all those years ago.
I had thought it was boring to visit the 2,000-year-old (house), but I was wrong. They were very interesting! Most of their rooms (have) fine paintings all over the walls. I was also amazed at the bathrooms. I'd love a big bathroom in our house— (our) is so small!
Dad usually makes bad plans but this time he gets it right, finally. a surprise! I got really interested in Pompeii. In fact, I've got lots of ideas for our house when we get home!
