Pre-reading questions:
- What time do you usually eat breakfast?
- What restaurant/cafe in your city offers the best breakfast menu?
Vocabulary:
- wildly /wahyld-lee/
- highlight /HAHY-lahyt /
- consist of something /kuhn-SIST-of/
- upgrade /uhp-GREYD/
- delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl /
[adverb] – in an uncontrolled or extreme way
Internet companies are growing wildly across the globe.
[noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something
The highlight of our trip was the boat ride.
[phrasal verb] – to be made of or formed from something
The meal consisted of grilled fish and potato stew.
[verb] – to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard
He upgraded the pasta dish with some herbs and cream.
[adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
We had a delightful time at the amusement park.
Article reading:
1. Ethiopia
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Breakfast in Ethiopia is a traditional porridge called Genfo. Made with barley, wheat, and cornflour, the highlight of this porridge is the hole in its center, which is filled with butter and a spice called berbere.
2. Australia
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“Brekkie” for Australians focuses on fresh ingredients. Options for the morning include the classic avocado toast, a farro bowl with a poached egg and pickled vegetables, or rice pudding with yogurt, seeds, and berries.
3. Brazil
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A morning in Brazil calls for Bolo de fuba, a moist and creamy cornbread-style cake. Grated Parmesan cheese or shredded coconut is usually added to it.
4. Taiwan
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The typical Taiwanese breakfast consists of fresh soy milk, scallion pancakes, and dough fritters. This meal is enough to fill you up for the rest of the day.
5. Italy
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Italians usually pair their coffee with Sfogliatelle, a crunchy and flaky multilayered pastry with a sweet ricotta cheese filling.
Upgrade your breakfast with these energy-boosting recipes! You deserve a delightful morning after all.
Comprehension questions
- What is the highlight of Ethiopia’s Genfo porridge?
- What are some breakfast options in Australia?
- What is usually added to Brazil’s Bolo de fuba?
- What can you expect from a typical Taiwanese breakfast?
- How is Sfogliatelle described in the article?
Discussion questions
- Have you tried improving your morning routine? Why or why not?
- Describe the typical breakfast in your country.
- If you were to create a breakfast combination with the foods mentioned in the article, which would you choose, and why?
- Do you agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
- In your opinion, is food the best way to get to know a culture? Please explain your answer.