Horizon：Breakfasts around the world
【明報專訊】Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What do people usually eat for breakfast around the world?
Germany - Sausages
GERMANY is famous for sausages, so it is not surprising that Germans usually have sausages for traditional breakfast. They also have cheese, boiled eggs, freshly baked bread with jam or butter, as well as fresh fruit for breakfast. They like drinking a cup of strong coffee too.
Egypt - Ful
FUL is one of the most popular dishes in Egypt. It has been a popular breakfast dish since ancient times. It is made of dried beans, vegetable oil, salt, lemon juice and spices. It is usually served with a fried egg and a piece of pita bread. (photo.2)
Korea - A full meal
Atraditional Korean breakfast looks similar to a Korean lunch or dinner. Koreans enjoy rice, soup, kimchi (picture), meat and vegetables for the first meal of the day. You may find fish, pork or beef on a Korean dining table in the morning.
■Gear up
Answer the questions based on above paragraphs.
1. A traditional Korean breakfast tastes similar to a Korean lunch or dinner. ( True / False / Not given )
2. Which of the following is NOT correct?
A. Koreans have rice in the morning.
B. Ful has become popular in recent years.
C. Germans often have sausages for breakfast.
■Glossary
ancient (adj) 古代的
spice (n) 香料
pita bread (n) 比得包
dining table (n) 餐桌
[Smarties' Power English 第261期]
