- some appropriate behaviour
Visiting temples and other holy places is a special activity. These places are important for religion, tradition, and daily life. When tourists go there, they should remember that temples are not only for looking but also for prayer and worship.
It is important to be quiet and respectful. Visitors should not speak loudly or laugh. Before entering the main hall, people often need to take off their shoes. Clothes should cover shoulders and legs, and hats are usually not allowed inside. During ceremonies, visitors may need to sit or stand in a special place.
Tourists must also be careful with photos. In many temples, pictures are allowed only in some areas. Flash or tripods are often not allowed. Visitors should never block monks, nuns, or local people who are praying.
Other rules are also important. People should walk slowly, not touch holy objects, and keep enough distance from others. Watching how local people behave can help visitors learn about the culture. Being patient and polite is always good, especially during prayers or festivals.
In conclusion, visiting temples can be interesting and educational. If tourists follow the rules and respect traditions, the visit will be safe, peaceful, and meaningful.
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Vocabulary:
- Do’s and Don’ts → what you should and should not do
- Appropriate behaviour → good and correct way to act
- A holy place → a special place for religion
- Tradition → old habits or customs people follow
- To remember → not to forget something
- Worship → to pray or show respect to a god
- Quiet → not loud, calm
- Respectful → polite and careful to others
- Speak loudly → talk with a strong voice
- To laugh → make a happy sound with your mouth
- To take shoes off → remove shoes before entering
- Clothes → what you wear on your body
- To cover shoulders → wear something on your shoulders
- To be allowed → can do something, it is okay
- A ceremony (in a temple) → a special religious event
- To be careful → pay attention and avoid mistakes
- A flashlight → a small light you can hold (for seeing in dark)
- A tripod → a stand with three legs for a camera
- To block monks → stop monks from walking or moving
- A rule → something you must do or not do
- To touch → put your hand on something
- To keep a distance → stay far from other people
- To be patient → wait calmly, not angry
- To be polite → use good manners
- In conclusion → at the end, finally
- To be educational → teach or help people learn
- To follow rules → do what the rules say
- To respect traditions → be polite to old customs
- A safe visit → a visit without danger or problems
- Peaceful → calm and quiet
- Meaningful → important and useful
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Multiple-choice, one answer only
audio 1: 1-12
audio 2: 13-23
audio 3: 24-31
- What are “do’s and don’ts”?
a) A small light you carry to see in the dark
b) Things you wear every day on your body
c) Rules about what you should or should not do - Appropriate behaviour is…
a) The good and correct way to act with people
b) A bright light used to see in the dark
c) A special event in a temple with people - A holy place is…
a) A park where children play and run around
b) A small light you carry to see in the dark
c) A special place for people to pray to gods - Tradition means…
a) Old habits or customs people follow often
b) Take shoes off before entering a building
c) Walk slowly and be careful in a temple - To remember means…
a) Not to forget something important to do
b) Cover shoulders with proper clothing always
c) Talk loudly so everyone can hear clearly - To worship is…
a) Follow rules carefully during a visit
b) To pray or show respect to a god or gods
c) Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice - Quiet means…
a) Polite and careful when you are near someone
b) Not loud, calm, and peaceful around people
c) A small light you carry to see in the dark - Respectful means…
a) Polite and careful to others in your words
b) Stop monks from walking or moving freely
c) Walk slowly and keep a safe distance from people - Speak loudly means…
a) Cover your shoulders and legs with clothes
b) Take shoes off before entering a temple hall
c) Talk with a strong voice that can be heard clearly - To laugh is…
a) A special ceremony in a temple with rules
b) Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice
c) Something you wear to cover your shoulders - To take shoes off means…
a) Follow rules and respect traditions carefully
b) Walk slowly and carefully inside a temple hall
c) Put your shoes in a safe place outside - Clothes are…
a) Things you wear on your body every day or event
b) A tool used to hold a camera steady and straight
c) Old customs or habits that people follow often
——————–end of audio 1————— - To cover shoulders means…
a) Wear something so your shoulders are not visible
b) Keep distance from other people in a safe way
c) A special place where people pray to a god - To be allowed means…
a) You can do something because it is okay to do
b) Walk calmly and wait patiently without anger
c) Put your hand on something carefully and politely - A ceremony in a temple is…
a) A small light you carry to see in the dark
b) A special religious event with rules and rituals
c) A stand with three legs for holding a camera - To be careful means…
a) A rule that tells you what to do in a place
b) Pay attention and avoid mistakes or accidents
c) Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice - A flashlight is…
a) A tool to hold a camera steady and straight
b) A small light you can hold to see in the dark
c) A habit people follow every day in life - A tripod is…
a) A bright light used in dark places at night
b) A calm and quiet way to walk in a temple
c) A stand with three legs for a camera to keep still - To block monks means…
a) Walk slowly and keep distance from other people
b) Stop monks from walking or moving inside a temple
c) Show respect to old customs and traditions - A rule is…
a) Something you must do or must not do anywhere
b) A small light you carry to see in the dark safely
c) Walk calmly and follow instructions in a temple - To touch means…
a) Put your hand on something or someone carefully
b) Wait calmly without being angry or upset at all
c) Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice - To keep a distance means…
a) A special place where people pray to gods
b) Stay far from other people to be safe and polite
c) Cover your shoulders and legs with clothes properly - To be patient means…
a) Talk with a strong voice so everyone can hear clearly
b) Wait calmly without getting angry or upset easily
c) Follow the rules and respect traditions carefully
———————-end of audio 2—————- - To be polite means…
a) Use good manners and speak or act nicely to others
b) A habit that people follow every day in their life
c) A small light you carry in the dark to see things - In conclusion means…
a) Stop monks from walking or moving inside a temple
b) At the end, finally, or to finish something clearly
c) Walk slowly and keep distance from other people - To be educational means…
a) Teach people or help them learn new things clearly
b) Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice
c) Take your shoes off before entering a holy place - To follow rules means…
a) Do what the rules say in a place or situation well
b) Wear something so that your shoulders are covered
c) Talk with a loud voice that everyone can hear - To respect traditions means…
a) Put your hand on something without permission at all
b) Walk slowly and keep a safe distance from people
c) Be polite and careful to old customs and habits - A safe visit means…
a) Something you wear to cover your shoulders and legs
b) A visit without danger or problems anywhere at all
c) A small light you carry to see in the dark clearly - Peaceful means…
a) Put your hand on something without permission carefully
b) Make a happy sound with your mouth and your voice
c) Calm, quiet, and safe without problems or noise - Meaningful means…
a) Important, useful, or having a strong purpose for people
b) Talk with a loud voice that everyone can hear
c) A rule that tells you what you must do carefully
—————end of audio 3—————-
Answers:
1-c, 2-a, 3-c, 4-a, 5-a, 6-b,
7-b, 8-a, 9-c, 10-b, 11-c, 12-a,
13-a, 14-a, 15-b, 16-b, 17-b, 18-c,
19-b, 20-a, 21-a, 22-b, 23-b, 24-a,
25-b, 26-a, 27-a, 28-c, 29-b, 30-c, 31-a
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Correct version:
- What are “do’s and don’ts”? — Rules about what you should or should not do
- Appropriate behaviour is… — The good and correct way to act with people
- A holy place is… — A special place for people to pray to gods
- Tradition means… — Old habits or customs people follow often
- To remember means… — Not to forget something important to do
- To worship is… — To pray or show respect to a god or gods
- Quiet means… — Not loud, calm, and peaceful around people
- Respectful means… — Polite and careful to others in your words
- Speak loudly means… — Talk with a strong voice that can be heard clearly
- To laugh is… — Make a happy sound with your mouth and voice
- To take shoes off means… — Put your shoes in a safe place outside
- Clothes are… — Things you wear on your body every day or event
- To cover shoulders means… — Wear something so your shoulders are not visible
- To be allowed means… — You can do something because it is okay to do
- A ceremony in a temple is… — A special religious event with rules and rituals
- To be careful means… — Pay attention and avoid mistakes or accidents
- A flashlight is… — A small light you can hold to see in the dark
- A tripod is… — A stand with three legs for a camera to keep still
- To block monks means… — Stop monks from walking or moving inside a temple
- A rule is… — Something you must do or must not do anywhere
- To touch means… — Put your hand on something or someone carefully
- To keep a distance means… — Stay far from other people to be safe and polite
- To be patient means… — Wait calmly without getting angry or upset easily
- To be polite means… — Use good manners and speak or act nicely to others
- In conclusion means… — At the end, finally, or to finish something clearly
- To be educational means… — Teach people or help them learn new things clearly
- To follow rules means… — Do what the rules say in a place or situation well
- To respect traditions means… — Be polite and careful to old customs and habits
——————end of audio—————- - A safe visit means… — A visit without danger or problems anywhere at all
- Peaceful means… — Calm, quiet, and safe without problems or noise
- Meaningful means… — Important, useful, or having a strong purpose for people
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True or false:
- Visitors should speak loudly in a temple.
- You must often take your shoes off before entering the main hall.
- A holy place is only for sightseeing.
- Quiet behaviour is important when people are praying.
- To worship means to show respect to a god.
- Covering shoulders and legs is usually required in temples.
- Walking quickly and touching religious objects is polite.
- A flashlight can be used in the dark in a temple if needed.
- Traditions are old customs that people follow.
- It is polite to block monks while they are moving.
- Respectful behaviour includes being patient and calm.
- Taking photos is always allowed everywhere in a temple.
- A ceremony in a temple is a special religious event.
- You should keep a distance from worshippers to be polite.
- Being educational means helping people to learn.
- In conclusion, respecting rules is not important in temples.
- A tripod is a stand with three legs for a camera.
- To remember means to forget important things.
- Peaceful means calm, quiet, and safe.
- Being polite includes using good manners.
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True: 2,4,5,6,8,9,11,13,14,15,17,19
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Correct version:
- Visitors should speak loudly in a temple. True is: Visitors should speak quietly in a temple.
- You must often take your shoes off before entering the main hall.
- A holy place is only for sightseeing. True is: A holy place is for prayer and worship, not only sightseeing.
- Quiet behaviour is important when people are praying.
- To worship means to show respect to a god.
- Covering shoulders and legs is usually required in temples.
- Walking quickly and touching religious objects is polite. True is: Walking slowly and not touching religious objects is polite.
- A flashlight can be used in the dark in a temple if needed.
- Traditions are old customs that people follow.
- It is polite to block monks while they are moving. True is: It is polite to let monks pass and not block their way.
- Respectful behaviour includes being patient and calm.
- Taking photos is always allowed everywhere in a temple. True is: Taking photos is allowed only in some areas, not everywhere.
- A ceremony in a temple is a special religious event.
- You should keep a distance from worshippers to be polite.
- Being educational means helping people to learn.
- In conclusion, respecting rules is not important in temples. True is: Respecting rules is very important in temples.
- A tripod is a stand with three legs for a camera.
- To remember means to forget important things. True is: To remember means not to forget something important.
- Peaceful means calm, quiet, and safe.
- Being polite includes using good manners.
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Interview with a monk – fill in, words below:
take – allowed – respect – holy – loudly –
rules – enter – shoulders –
worship – monks –
respectful –
tourists – important
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Interviewer: Hello, thank you for talking with me today. Can you tell us why it is __________ to follow rules in a temple?
Monk: Hello. Yes, it is very important. Temples are __________ places. People come here to pray and __________. Visitors must respect the place and the people.
Interviewer: What should visitors do when they __________ a temple?
Monk: Visitors should __________ their shoes off before entering. They should cover their __________ and legs. It is important to walk quietly and slowly.
Interviewer: Are there things visitors should not do?
Monk: Yes. Visitors should not speak__________ or laugh inside the temple. They should not touch religious objects. Also, do not block __________ or worshippers when they walk.
Interviewer: What about taking photos?
Monk: Taking photos is sometimes __________, but only in certain areas. Visitors should never use flash or tripods in the main hall.
Interviewer: How should visitors behave during a ceremony?
Monk: Visitors should be patient and __________. They should sit or stand in the correct area. Do not disturb the people who are praying.
Interviewer: Can children visit temples? What should they know?
Monk: Yes, children can visit. They should be quiet and follow the __________. Parents should help them to be respectful and polite.
Interviewer: What is the most important advice for __________?
Monk: Always be careful and polite. Observe the people and traditions._________ is more important than taking photos or talking.
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your advice.
Monk: You are welcome. I hope everyone can enjoy the temple and respect the rules.
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Correct version:
Interviewer: Hello, thank you for talking with me today. Can you tell us why it is important to follow rules in a temple?
Monk: Hello. Yes, it is very important. Temples are holy places. People come here to pray and worship. Visitors must respect the place and the people.
Interviewer: What should visitors do when they enter a temple?
Monk: Visitors should take their shoes off before entering. They should cover their shoulders and legs. It is important to walk quietly and slowly.
Interviewer: Are there things visitors should not do?
Monk: Yes. Visitors should not speak loudly or laugh inside the temple. They should not touch religious objects. Also, do not block monks or worshippers when they walk.
Interviewer: What about taking photos?
Monk: Taking photos is sometimes allowed, but only in certain areas. Visitors should never use flash or tripods in the main hall.
Interviewer: How should visitors behave during a ceremony?
Monk: Visitors should be patient and respectful. They should sit or stand in the correct area. Do not disturb the people who are praying.
Interviewer: Can children visit temples? What should they know?
Monk: Yes, children can visit. They should be quiet and follow the rules. Parents should help them to be respectful and polite.
Interviewer: What is the most important advice for tourists?
Monk: Always be careful and polite. Observe the people and traditions. Respect is more important than taking photos or talking.
Interviewer: Thank you very much for your advice.
Monk: You are welcome. I hope everyone can enjoy the temple and respect the rules.
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Read or listen to the interview again, try to answer the questions:
- Why is it important to follow rules in a temple?
- What should visitors do before entering a temple?
- What should visitors wear in a temple?
- How should visitors walk inside a temple?
- What should visitors not do inside a temple?
- Are visitors allowed to take photos everywhere in the temple?
- What should visitors do with monks and worshippers while they are moving?
- How should visitors behave during a ceremony?
- Can children visit temples? What should they do?
- What is the most important advice the monk gives to tourists?
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Answers:
- Why is it important to follow rules in a temple? — Because temples are holy places and people come to pray and worship.
- What should visitors do before entering a temple? — Take their shoes off before entering.
- What should visitors wear in a temple? — Cover their shoulders and legs.
- How should visitors walk inside a temple? — Walk quietly and slowly.
- What should visitors not do inside a temple? — Do not speak loudly, laugh, touch religious objects, or block monks or worshippers.
- Are visitors allowed to take photos everywhere in the temple? — No, taking photos is allowed only in some areas, and flash or tripods are not allowed.
- What should visitors do with monks and worshippers while they are moving? — Visitors should not block them and let them pass.
- How should visitors behave during a ceremony? — Be patient, respectful, sit or stand in the correct area, and not disturb people praying.
- Can children visit temples? What should they do? — Yes, children can visit; they should be quiet and polite, and parents should help them follow the rules.
- What is the most important advice the monk gives to tourists? — Always be careful and polite, respect the people and traditions, and observe the rules.
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Use these bullet points and give a speech to a friend, or, to yourself, record it, and listen to your speech =>
Visiting Temples and Holy Places – Key Points
🔹 Why Important
- Temples = religion, prayer, tradition, community
- Not just sightseeing → also worship
🔹 Respectful Behavior
- Be quiet, no loud voices/laughter
- Take off shoes before entering main hall
- Cover shoulders + legs; no hats inside
- Follow instructions during ceremonies (sit/stand)
🔹 Photography
- Allowed only in some areas
- No flash, no tripods
- Do not block monks or worshippers
🔹 Other Rules
- Walk slowly and calmly
- Do not touch holy objects
- Keep distance/personal space
- Watch locals → copy their behavior
🔹 Conclusion
- Visiting = interesting + educational
- Respect rules + traditions → safe, meaningful visit
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