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🥳🏖️🥰Nyepi: the day Bali stands still (A2, present simple, part 1/2)🥰🏖️🥳

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  • a 24-hour island of silence and reflection to welcome the Balinese New Year

Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year. People celebrate it on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Nyepi is a very important holiday because it is a day of quiet and thinking. It usually happens in March, according to the Balinese Saka calendar.

The main purpose of Nyepi is to think about life, pray, and start the new year in a good way. On this day, people stay at home, do not work, and try to be better. There are four important rules called Catur Brata Penyepian. People cannot use fire or bright lights. They cannot travel or go outside. They cannot work or watch TV. The whole island is very quiet. Roads are empty. Shops are closed. Even the airport stops planes for one day.

The day before Nyepi is very busy. People make large demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh. These statues show bad spirits. At night, people burn the statues. This is to take away bad spirits.

The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni. Families visit each other. They say sorry for mistakes and start the new year in a good way.

Nyepi is a very important holiday. It is a day to be quiet, think, and start again. Everyone on the island takes part, and Bali is very calm.

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Vocabulary:

  • to stand still – not move; stay in one place
  • silence – no sound; very quiet
  • reflection – thinking about yourself and your life
  • to celebrate – do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
  • a day of quiet – a day when it is very calm and not noisy
  • according to – as someone says or as a plan or rule says
  • the main purpose – the most important reason for doing something
  • to pray – talk to God or a spirit, or think in a religious way
  • a rule – something you must do or must not do
  • a bright light – a strong light that is easy to see
  • to be empty – nothing is there; no people or things
  • a demon statue – a big model of a bad or scary spirit
  • a bad spirit – an evil or scary spirit
  • to burn a statue – put fire on a statue so it goes away
  • to take away bad spirits – make bad spirits leave
  • a mistake – something wrong that someone does
  • to take part – join in or do an activity with other people

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words:

  1. to stand still
  2. silence
  3. reflection
  4. to celebrate
  5. a day of quiet
  6. according to
  7. the main purpose
  8. to pray
  9. a rule
  10. a bright light
  11. to be empty
  12. a demon statue
  13. a bad spirit
  14. to burn a statue
  15. to take away bad spirits
  16. a mistake
  17. to take part

Definitions:

A. Something wrong that someone does
B. Join in an activity with other people
C. Talk to God or think in a religious way
D. Not move; stay in one place
E. A big model of a bad or scary spirit
F. Make bad spirits leave
G. Very quiet; no sound
H. A day when it is very calm and not noisy
I. A strong light that is easy to see
J. The most important reason for doing something
K. Something you must do or must not do
L. As someone says or as a plan says
M. Thinking about yourself and your life
N. Do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
O. Nothing is there; no people or things
P. An evil or scary spirit
Q. Put fire on a statue so it goes away

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Answers:
1-D, 2-G, 3-M, 4-N, 5-H, 6-L,
7-J, 8-C, 9-K, 10-I, 11-O, 12-E,
13-P, 14-Q, 15-F, 16-A, 17-B

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Correct version:

  1. to stand still – not move; stay in one place
  2. silence – very quiet; no sound
  3. reflection – thinking about yourself and your life
  4. to celebrate – do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
  5. a day of quiet – a day when it is very calm and not noisy
  6. according to – as someone says or as a plan says
  7. the main purpose – the most important reason for doing something
  8. to pray – talk to God or think in a religious way
  9. a rule – something you must do or must not do
  10. a bright light – a strong light that is easy to see
  11. to be empty – nothing is there; no people or things
  12. a demon statue – a big model of a bad or scary spirit
  13. a bad spirit – an evil or scary spirit
  14. to burn a statue – put fire on a statue so it goes away
  15. to take away bad spirits – make bad spirits leave
  16. a mistake – something wrong that someone does
  17. to take part – join in an activity with other people

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True or false, would you know?

  1. To take part means to join in an activity with other people.
  2. A bright light is a very strong light that is easy to see.
  3. To stand still means not move; stay in one place.
  4. Silence means there is a lot of noise.
    True is: Silence means very quiet; no sound.
  5. A demon statue is a big model of a bad or scary spirit.
  6. To burn a statue means to put fire on a statue so it goes away.
  7. A day of quiet is a day when it is very calm and not noisy.
  8. Reflection means eating food.
    True is: Reflection means thinking about yourself and your life.
  9. To celebrate means to do something wrong.
    True is: To celebrate means to do something special to enjoy a holiday or event.
  10. A bad spirit is a happy spirit.
    True is: A bad spirit is an evil or scary [to make someone feel afraid] spirit.
  11. To pray means to talk to God or think in a religious way.
  12. To be empty means it is full of people and things.
    True is: To be empty means nothing is there; no people or things.
  13. According to means something you make up yourself.
    True is: According to means as someone says or as a plan says.
  14. A rule means you can do anything you want.
    True is: A rule is something you must do or must not do.

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True, false:

  1. On Nyepi, people stay at home and do not work.
  2. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent good spirits.
  3. Nyepi is celebrated mainly on the island of Bali.
  4. The airport in Bali stays open during Nyepi.
  5. The day before Nyepi, people make giant statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
  6. During Nyepi, roads and shops are usually empty.
  7. The main purpose of Nyepi is to start the new year peacefully.
  8. Nyepi happens according to the Gregorian calendar every year.
  9. Nyepi is a day for silence, reflection, and thinking about life.
  10. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni.
  11. Families visit each other and forgive mistakes on Ngembak Geni.
  12. People use bright lights and fireworks during Nyepi.
  13. Before Nyepi, people perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.
  14. Nyepi is celebrated all over Indonesia in the same way as in Bali.

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True: 1,3,6,7,9,11,13

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Correct version:

  1. On Nyepi, people stay at home and do not work.
  2. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent good spirits. True is: Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil or bad spirits.
  3. Nyepi is celebrated mainly on the island of Bali.
  4. The airport in Bali stays open during Nyepi. True is: The airport closes for one day during Nyepi.
  5. The day before Nyepi, people make giant statues called ogoh‑ogoh. True is: The day before Nyepi, people prepare ogoh‑ogoh parades.
  6. During Nyepi, roads and shops are usually empty.
  7. The main purpose of Nyepi is to start the new year peacefully.
  8. Nyepi happens according to the Gregorian calendar every year. True is: Nyepi follows the Balinese Saka calendar.
  9. Nyepi is a day for silence, reflection, and thinking about life.
  10. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni. True is: The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive mistakes.
  11. Families visit each other and forgive mistakes on Ngembak Geni.
  12. People use bright lights and fireworks during Nyepi. True is: People do not use bright lights or fireworks on Nyepi.
  13. Before Nyepi, people perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.
  14. Nyepi is celebrated all over Indonesia in the same way as in Bali. True is: Nyepi is mainly celebrated in Bali, not the same way all over Indonesia.

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Short answers, basics:

Example SentenceYesNo
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You read signs.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
He practices speaking.Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
You read labels.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
They make mistakes sometimes.Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
QuestionYesNo
Do I learn the alphabet?Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
Do you read signs?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
Does he practice speaking?Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
Do you read labels?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
Do they make mistakes sometimes?Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
QuestionYesNo
Am I big?Yes, I am.No, I am not.
Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
Is he big?Yes, he is.No, he isn’t.
Is she big?Yes, she is.No, she isn’t.
Is it big?Yes, it is.No, it isn’t.
Are we big?Yes, we are.No, we aren’t.
Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
Are they big?Yes, they are.No, they aren’t.

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Short-answer questions:

  1. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades?

    YOU WRITE:
    Balinese people/the community
  2. Do people stay at home on Nyepi?
  3. What are the giant statues called?
  4. When does Nyepi usually take place?
  5. Do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni?
  6. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi?
  7. How do people spend the day of Nyepi?
  8. Does Nyepi celebrate the Hindu New Year?
  9. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated?
  10. Do the roads and shops become empty during Nyepi?
  11. What is the day after Nyepi called?
  12. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni?
  13. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi?
  14. Do people pray during Nyepi?
  15. What is Nyepi?
  16. Does Nyepi happen every year in March?
  17. Do Balinese people make ogoh‑ogoh statues before Nyepi?
  18. What is Melasti?
  19. Why do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni?
  20. Do ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil spirits?

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Suggested Short Answers

  1. Balinese people / the community
  2. Yes, they do
  3. Ogoh‑ogoh
  4. In March
  5. Yes, they do
  6. To be silent and reflect
  7. In silence, reflection, and prayer
  8. Yes, it does
  9. Bali
  10. Yes, they do
  11. Ngembak Geni
  12. Family and friends
  13. To purify sacred objects before the new year
  14. Yes, they do
  15. The Balinese Hindu New Year
  16. Yes, it does
  17. Yes, they do
  18. A ritual to purify sacred objects
  19. To forgive past mistakes
  20. Yes, they do

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Correct version:

  1. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people / the community
  2. Do people stay at home on Nyepi? – Yes, they do
  3. What are the giant statues called? – Ogoh‑ogoh
  4. When does Nyepi usually take place? – In March
  5. Do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni? – Yes, they do
  6. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi? – To be silent and reflect
  7. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – In silence, reflection, and prayer
  8. Does Nyepi celebrate the Hindu New Year? – Yes, it does
  9. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated? – Bali
  10. Do the roads and shops become empty during Nyepi? – Yes, they do
  11. What is the day after Nyepi called? – Ngembak Geni
  12. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni? – Family and friends
  13. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi? – To purify sacred objects before the new year
  14. Do people pray during Nyepi? – Yes, they do
  15. What is Nyepi? – The Balinese Hindu New Year
  16. Does Nyepi happen every year in March? – Yes, it does
  17. Do Balinese people make ogoh‑ogoh statues before Nyepi? – Yes, they do
  18. What is Melasti? – A ritual to purify sacred objects
  19. Why do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni? – To forgive past mistakes
  20. Do ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil spirits? – Yes, they do

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Fill in, words below:

burned – rules – celebrate – sacred – flights –
mistakes – think – bad – celebrates –
at home – empty –
demon

  1. Nyepi __________ the Balinese Hindu New Year.
  2. People __________ Nyepi mainly on the island of Bali.
  3. On Nyepi, people stay __________ and follow a day of silence.
  4. During Nyepi, people _________ about their actions and try to improve themselves.
  5. Balinese Hindus follow __________ of silence, no traveling, no working, and no entertainment.
  6. Roads and shops in Bali are __________ on Nyepi.
  7. The airport in Bali stops _________ for 24 hours during Nyepi.
  8. The day before Nyepi, people make giant ___________statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
  9. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent __________ or evil spirits.
  10. After the parade, some ogoh‑ogoh statues are __________ to take away bad spirits.
  11. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive __________.
  12. Before Nyepi, Balinese Hindus perform a ritual called Melasti to purify __________ objects.

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Correct version:

  1. Nyepi celebrates the Balinese Hindu New Year.
  2. People celebrate Nyepi mainly on the island of Bali.
  3. On Nyepi, people stay at home and follow a day of silence.
  4. During Nyepi, people think about their actions and try to improve themselves.
  5. Balinese Hindus follow rules of silence, no traveling, no working, and no entertainment.
  6. Roads and shops in Bali are empty on Nyepi.
  7. The airport in Bali stops flights for 24 hours during Nyepi.
  8. The day before Nyepi, people make giant demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
  9. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent bad or evil spirits.
  10. After the parade, some ogoh‑ogoh statues are burned to take away bad spirits.
  11. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive mistakes.
  12. Before Nyepi, Balinese Hindus perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.

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Some questions and answers:

  1. What do people make before Nyepi? – People create giant demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
  2. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people organize the parades.
  3. Why are ogoh‑ogoh statues important? – They show bad or evil spirits.
  4. Does Bali close the airport during Nyepi? – Yes, the airport stops flights for 24 hours.
  5. When do people take part in the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – The parades happen the evening before Nyepi.
  6. How do people remove bad spirits? – They burn some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade.
  7. Do roads and shops stay full on Nyepi? – No, the roads and shops are empty.
  8. What do families do on Ngembak Geni? – Families visit each other and forgive past mistakes.
  9. Why do Balinese Hindus perform Melasti? – They clean sacred objects before the new year.
  10. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – People reflect, stay silent, and pray.

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Match the question to the answer:

Questions:

  1. What is Nyepi?
  2. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated?
  3. When does Nyepi usually take place?
  4. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi?
  5. How do people spend the day of Nyepi?
  6. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades?
  7. What are ogoh‑ogoh statues?
  8. Does the airport in Bali stop flights during Nyepi?
  9. What happens to some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade?
  10. What is the day after Nyepi called?
  11. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni?
  12. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi?

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Answers:

A. To purify sacred objects before the new year
B. Ngembak Geni
C. Bali
D. They are giant demon statues that represent bad or evil spirits
E. Balinese people
F. They stay at home to be silent and reflect
G. Yes, it stops flights for 24 hours
H. People spend the day in silence, reflection, and prayer
I. Some statues are burned to take away bad spirits
J. In March
K. Family and friends
L. Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year

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Answers:
1-L, 2-C, 3-J, 4-F, 5-H, 6-E,
7-D, 8-G, 9-I, 10-B, 11-K, 12-A

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Full version:

1. What is Nyepi? – Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year.

2. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated? – Nyepi is mainly celebrated on the island of Bali.

3. When does Nyepi usually take place? – Nyepi usually takes place in March.

4. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi? – People stay at home on Nyepi to be silent and reflect.

5. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – People spend the day of Nyepi in silence, reflection, and prayer.

6. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people prepare the ogoh‑ogoh parades.

7. What are ogoh‑ogoh statues? – Ogoh‑ogoh statues are giant demon statues that represent bad or evil spirits.

8. Does the airport in Bali stop flights during Nyepi? – Yes, the airport in Bali stops flights for 24 hours during Nyepi.

9. What happens to some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade? – Some ogoh‑ogoh statues are burned after the parade to take away bad spirits.

10. What is the day after Nyepi called? – The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni.

11. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni? – Families visit each other on Ngembak Geni.

12. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi? – Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi to purify sacred objects.

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