Read the story. Then read the statements and circle T(True) or F(False). A Vacation for Your Head If you care about your health, you probably take good care of your body. You eat right and exercise regularly. You take vitamins and try to get enough sleep. You keep your body healthy, but what do you do for your mind? How do you feed it? How do you relax your mind? Some people arrange to spend some time in a monastery. Many different religious groups allow visitors to stay in their monasteries for a few days or even a few weeks. Monastery life is very different from everyday life. First of all , The only things you need to do during your visit are eating and sleeping. Meals are served at regular hours. Since many monks never speak in public, life in a monastery is very quiet and peaceful. Guests are often invited to stop talking completely. And because they don’t have to do anything or say anything, guests can relax completely. Could you go without talking for several days? Are you ready for a really different vacation? A monastery visit might be the healthiest vacation you could take. 1. T F Monasteries allow visitors to stay for a few weeks. 2. T F Monastery life is like everyday life. 3. T F You can have your meals at any hour you wish. 4. T F Many monks do not talk in public.