- respectful visiting
The Istiqlal Mosque is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. It is in Jakarta, near Monas and the Jakarta Cathedral. Many people visit the mosque every day to pray, see the building, and learn about Islam.
You can visit the mosque in the morning or afternoon. The best time is in the morning because it is quieter. There is no entrance fee. You can go by taxi, bus, or train. Inside the mosque, you can see the big prayer hall, the large dome, and the beautiful garden. Sometimes, the mosque has guided tours. A guide can explain the history and the meaning of the mosque.
There are some important rules for visitors. You must dress modestly. Men should wear long pants and women should wear long skirts or pants, covered shoulders, and to explain the history, the meaning of the mosque, a scarf for their head. You must speak quietly and respect people who are praying. You can take photos, but only in the allowed areas. Do not eat, drink, or smoke inside the mosque.
Visiting Istiqlal Mosque is a good experience. You can see the big building, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and learn about Islam and Indonesian culture. It is a nice place for tourists and local people.
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Vocabulary:
- A mosque – A building where Muslims go to pray.
- To visit – To go to a place to see it.
- To pray – To talk to God or show respect to God.
- To be quiet – To not make noise.
- No entrance fee – You do not need to pay money to go inside.
- Inside the mosque – The area or space in the mosque.
- A prayer hall – A big room in a mosque where people pray.
- A large dome (mosque) – A round roof on top of the mosque.
- Sometimes – Not always, only at some times.
- A guided tour – A visit with a person who explains the place.
- A rule for visitors – Something visitors must do or must not do.
- To dress modestly – To wear clothes that are not too short or too open.
- To wear long skirts – To have a skirt that goes down to your legs.
- Pants – Clothes that cover your legs.
- To cover shoulders – To wear clothes that hide your shoulders.
- A scarf – A piece of cloth to cover the head or neck.
- Speak quietly – To talk softly.
- To respect people – To be polite and careful about others’ feelings or actions.
- Photos in allowed areas only – Take pictures only where it is okay.
- An experience – Something you do or see.
- To enjoy – To like something or feel happy with it.
- A peaceful atmosphere – A calm and quiet place.
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
1. A mosque is…
a) a building where people pray
b) a place where people sleep
c) a place where people eat
2. To visit means…
a) to go and see a place
b) to walk very slowly
c) to stay at home all day
3. To pray means…
a) to run fast in the park
b) to talk quietly to God
c) to read a book loudly
4. To be quiet means…
a) to sing or shout loudly
b) to not make any noise
c) to talk to many people
5. No entrance fee means…
a) you do not pay any money
b) you must pay money to enter
c) you cannot enter the place
6. Inside the mosque means…
a) outside near the street
b) on top of the building roof
c) in the building or room
7. A prayer hall is…
a) a large room to pray in
b) a small shop for buying things
c) a garden with many flowers
8. A large dome (mosque) is…
a) a round door for entry
b) a round tree in the garden
c) a round roof on the top
9. Sometimes means…
a) it never happens at all
b) it happens not always
c) it happens every time
10. A guided tour is…
a) a visit with a guide to help
b) a visit without any guide
c) a visit only to take photos
11. A rule for visitors is…
a) something visitors always break
b) something visitors must do
c) something visitors never do
12. To dress modestly means…
a) to wear clothes that are open
b) to wear clothes that cover well
c) to wear clothes that are short
13. To wear long skirts means…
a) to wear a skirt above knees
b) to wear a skirt to the legs
c) to wear a skirt to the knees
14. Pants are…
a) clothes that cover arms and neck
b) clothes that cover your legs
c) clothes that cover only knees
15. To cover shoulders means…
a) to wear clothes over the shoulders
b) to take off all your clothes
c) to hide your shoulders
16. A scarf is…
a) a piece of cloth for the table
b) a piece of cloth for the head
c) a piece of cloth for the feet
17. Speak quietly means…
a) to talk very loudly and fast
b) to talk only with hands
c) to talk softly and not loud
18. To respect people means…
a) to ignore or push people away
b) to be polite and careful always
c) to take things from other people
19. Photos in allowed areas only means…
a) take pictures in every place
b) take pictures only where allowed
c) do not take any pictures ever
20. An experience is…
a) something you always forget fast
b) something you do or see
c) something you never do at all
21. To enjoy means…
a) to sleep all day long
b) to feel sad and angry always
c) to like something and feel happy
22. A peaceful atmosphere is…
a) a place that is calm and quiet
b) a place with many people running
c) a place that is loud and busy
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Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-b, 4-b, 5-a, 6-c,
7-a, 8-c, 9-b, 10-a, 11-b, 12-b,
13-c, 14-b, 15-a, 16-b, 17-c,
18-b, 19-b, 20-b, 21-c, 22-a
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Correct version:
A mosque – a building where people pray
To visit – to go and see a place
To pray – to talk quietly to God
To be quiet – to not make any noise
No entrance fee – you do not pay any money to enter
Inside the mosque – in the building or room
A prayer hall – a large room to pray in
A large dome (mosque) – a round roof on the top of the mosque
Sometimes – it happens not always
A guided tour – a visit with a guide to help
A rule for visitors – something visitors must do
To dress modestly – to wear clothes that cover well
To wear long skirts – to wear a skirt to the knees or below
Pants – clothes that cover your legs
To cover shoulders – to wear clothes over the shoulders
A scarf – a piece of cloth for the head or shoulders
Speak quietly – to talk softly and not loud
To respect people – to be polite and careful always
Photos in allowed areas only – take pictures only where allowed
An experience – something you do or see
To enjoy – to like something and feel happy
A peaceful atmosphere – a place that is calm and quiet
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True or false?
- A mosque is a place where people pray.
- Pants are clothes that cover your arms.
- A prayer hall is a large room to pray in.
- You should speak loudly inside a mosque.
- A scarf can be used to cover your head or shoulders.
- Inside the mosque means being in the building.
- To visit a mosque means to run around quickly.
- You must be quiet inside a mosque.
- A large dome is the round roof on top of the mosque.
- To cover shoulders means to take off your clothes.
- Sometimes people pray in the mosque.
- Photos are allowed everywhere inside a mosque.
- To respect people means to be polite and careful.
- An experience is something you cannot do or see.
- A guided tour is a visit with a guide to help.
- A peaceful atmosphere is loud and busy.
- To enjoy means to like something and feel happy.
- To visit means to stay at home.
- You should wear short clothes when visiting a mosque.
- No entrance fee means you must pay money to enter.
True: 1,3,5,6,8,9,11,13,15,17
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Corrrect version:
A mosque is a place where people pray.
Pants are clothes that cover your arms. True is: Pants are clothes that cover your legs.
A prayer hall is a large room to pray in.
You should speak loudly inside a mosque. True is: You should speak quietly inside a mosque.
A scarf can be used to cover your head or shoulders.
Inside the mosque means being in the building.
To visit a mosque means to run around quickly. True is: To visit a mosque means to go and see the place.
You must be quiet inside a mosque.
A large dome is the round roof on top of the mosque.
To cover shoulders means to take off your clothes. True is: To cover shoulders means to wear clothes over the shoulders.
Sometimes people pray in the mosque.
Photos are allowed everywhere inside a mosque. True is: Photos are allowed only in certain areas.
To respect people means to be polite and careful.
An experience is something you cannot do or see. True is: An experience is something you do or see.
A guided tour is a visit with a guide to help.
A peaceful atmosphere is loud and busy. True is: A peaceful atmosphere is calm and quiet.
To enjoy means to like something and feel happy.
To visit means to stay at home. True is: To visit means to go and see a place.
You should wear short clothes when visiting a mosque. True is: You should wear clothes that cover well.
No entrance fee means you must pay money to enter. True is: No entrance fee means you do not pay any money to enter.
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Interview with a mosque guide, fill in, words below:
entrance fee – round roof – respect –
pray – dress – dome –
peace – prayers –
rules – room –
allowed areas. – peaceful –
visit
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Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me what a mosque is?
Guide: Yes, a mosque is a building where people __________. It is a very important place for Muslims.
Interviewer: Can visitors come to the mosque?
Guide: Yes, visitors can visit the mosque. You can go inside and see the prayer hall and the large __________.
Interviewer: Do people need to pay to visit?
Guide: No, there is no __________. Visitors can enjoy the mosque for free.
Interviewer: What should visitors do inside the mosque?
Guide: Visitors must be quiet and respect people. They must speak quietly and not disturb the __________.
Interviewer: Can visitors take photos?
Guide: Yes, but only in __________ You cannot take photos in the prayer hall during prayer.
Interviewer: What should visitors wear?
Guide: Visitors should __________ modestly. They can wear long skirts or pants. Shoulders must be covered, and women can use a scarf.
Interviewer: What is a prayer hall?
Guide: A prayer hall is a large __________where people pray together. Visitors can see people praying sometimes.
Interviewer: What is the large dome?
Guide: The large dome is the _________ on top of the mosque. It is very beautiful and can be seen from outside.
Interviewer: Can visitors have an experience in the mosque?
Guide: Yes, visitors can enjoy a __________ atmosphere. They can see the life of people in the mosque and sometimes watch prayers.
Interviewer: Do you have guided tours?
Guide: Yes, sometimes we have a guided tour. A guide can explain the __________ and the mosque to the visitors.
Interviewer: Is it safe for children to visit the mosque?
Guide: Yes, it is safe. Children must also be quiet and __________ people. They can enjoy the __________ and see the mosque.
Interviewer: Why is it important to be quiet?
Guide: It is important because people are praying. A mosque is a place for __________ and respect.
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Full version:
Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me what a mosque is?
Guide: Yes, a mosque is a building where people pray. It is a very important place for Muslims.
Interviewer: Can visitors come to the mosque?
Guide: Yes, visitors can visit the mosque. You can go inside and see the prayer hall and the large dome.
Interviewer: Do people need to pay to visit?
Guide: No, there is no entrance fee. Visitors can enjoy the mosque for free.
Interviewer: What should visitors do inside the mosque?
Guide: Visitors must be quiet and respect people. They must speak quietly and not disturb the prayers.
Interviewer: Can visitors take photos?
Guide: Yes, but only in allowed areas. You cannot take photos in the prayer hall during prayer.
Interviewer: What should visitors wear?
Guide: Visitors should dress modestly. They can wear long skirts or pants. Shoulders must be covered, and women can use a scarf.
Interviewer: What is a prayer hall?
Guide: A prayer hall is a large room where people pray together. Visitors can see people praying sometimes.
Interviewer: What is the large dome?
Guide: The large dome is the round roof on top of the mosque. It is very beautiful and can be seen from outside.
Interviewer: Can visitors have an experience in the mosque?
Guide: Yes, visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. They can see the life of people in the mosque and sometimes watch prayers.
Interviewer: Do you have guided tours?
Guide: Yes, sometimes we have a guided tour. A guide can explain the rules and the mosque to the visitors.
Interviewer: Is it safe for children to visit the mosque?
Guide: Yes, it is safe. Children must also be quiet and respect people. They can enjoy the visit and see the mosque.
Interviewer: Why is it important to be quiet?
Guide: It is important because people are praying. A mosque is a place for peace and respect.
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Structured outline for a speech about visiting Istiqlal Mosque,
talk to friends, or, record yourself,
then listen, you like what you hear?
1. Introduction
- Hello everyone.
- Today I talk about Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.
- It is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.
2. Location and How to Visit
- Near Monas and Jakarta Cathedral.
- You can go by taxi, bus, or train.
- Open every day, morning to late afternoon.
- No entrance fee.
3. What to See
- Big prayer hall.
- Large dome.
- Beautiful garden.
- Sometimes there are guided tours.
4. Respectful Visiting: Do’s and Don’ts
- Do’s:
- Dress modestly (long pants or skirts, covered shoulders).
- Women wear a headscarf.
- Speak quietly.
- Take photos only in allowed areas.
- Don’ts:
- Don’t wear shorts or sleeveless clothes.
- Don’t eat, drink, or smoke inside.
- Don’t disturb people who are praying.
5. Conclusion
- Visiting is peaceful and interesting.
- You can learn about Islam and Indonesian culture.
- It is a nice place for tourists and local people.
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