Name: _________________ Date: _________________
Breakfast Around the World
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and people all around
the world eat different kinds of food to start their morning. Let’s
explore how breakfast is enjoyed in different countries!
In Japan, breakfast is healthy and balanced. People often eat rice,
grilled fish, miso soup, and pickled vegetables. This meal gives them
energy for the day ahead. Sometimes, they also have green tea to drink.
In France, breakfast is light and sweet. Many people enjoy croissants or
baguettes with butter and jam. A cup of coffee or hot chocolate is a
popular choice to go with the food.
In Mexico, breakfast is full of flavor. One popular dish is chilaquiles,
which are tortilla chips topped with salsa, cheese, and sometimes eggs or
beans. Fresh fruit juice is often served with this meal.
In Nigeria, breakfast is hearty and filling. People enjoy akara, which are
fried bean cakes, or yam porridge called asaro. These meals are rich and
help keep them full until lunchtime.
In the United States, breakfast is often quick and easy. Pancakes with
syrup, scrambled eggs, and bacon are common. Some people also eat
cereal with milk or toast with butter.
No matter where you live, breakfast helps you start your day with
energy. What’s your favorite breakfast?
Questions:
1. What do people eat for breakfast in Japan?
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2. What is a popular breakfast in France?
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3. What is akara made from in Nigeria?
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4. What is chilaquiles, and where is it eaten?
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5. What is a common breakfast in the United States?
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6. How is breakfast in France different from breakfast in Nigeria?
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7. How is breakfast in France different from breakfast in Nigeria?
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8. If you could choose a country’s breakfast that keeps you full for a
long time, which one would it be and why?
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9. Why do you think people in different countries eat different types
of breakfast?
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10. Which country’s breakfast do you think would be easiest to prepare
quickly, and why?
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