Annual Lying Down Contest Breaks Records in MontenegroCEFR A2
18 Oct 2023
Adapted from Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Hella Nick, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The annual lying down contest in Montenegro has ended after 50 days. Participants lay down to compete for the longest time. This year, the winners are Lidija Marković and Filip Knežević, both 23 years old. They want to send a message that love and unity are important.
During the contest, participants could sleep, eat, and take breaks. They had to stay lying down without standing up. Many people joined the competition from different countries. The event is also a fun way to challenge the stereotype about Montenegrins being lazy.
Difficult words
- contest — A competition to win or achieve something.
- participants — People who take part in an event or activity.
- breaks — Short periods of rest or pause.
- stereotype — An oversimplified idea about a group of people.
- winners — People who win a competition.
- unity — A state of being together or joined.
- message — Important information or meaning to communicate.
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Discussion questions
- Why is the message of love and unity important?
- How do you think this contest affects people's views about Montenegrins?
- What other contests can be fun and interesting?
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