Unit 2.12, Exercise 6, Page 58.0:00
British and Russian Food Breakfast of Champions we know that eating a good breakfast helps us to learn better and work more efficiently, and it gives us the energy to keep on playing when others go home exhausted.0:15
We know all this, and yet most of us run out of the house every morning after only a hurried cup of coffee or a rushed glass of milk.0:32
Perhaps it's time to make the traditional breakfast a more regular feature of our daily routine.0:39
Take the English breakfast, for example.0:45
Eat one of these and you probably won't need anything else until the end of the day.0:47
Fried eggs, crispy bacon and sizzling sausages straight from the frying pan to take pride of place on the English breakfast table.0:51
Add a slice of toast, generously topped with fresh butter, jam or marmalade and you have a meal worth waking up for.0:58
Cold climates call for something warm at the beginning of the day, and Russia is no exception.1:06
The early morning aroma of home cooked blini can drag even the deepest sleeper out from under the duvet.1:11
The huge variety of toppings means that this is one breakfast dish that will never become boring.1:18
If that did happen, you could try kasha instead.1:23
This is a type of porridge often made from buckwheat, like the best blini and eaten with whatever you like meat, fish or fruit.1:27
And what do these feasts have in common?1:35
Whether it's from a samovar or a teapot, the perfect partner to these traditional breakfasts is the humble cup of tea, a drink shared by nations and enjoyed across distant continents.1:37
Something good on the go Forget the cheeseburger and fries.1:48
The best fast food has been available for decades, and you don't have to travel to the center of town to find a restaurant.1:52
It's on the streets in your local neighborhood.1:58
If you're out and about in Moscow, you must try some delicious piroski.2:01
These are like pies, but smaller and with soft, golden brown dough that's filled with whatever you like fruit, cheese, meat or fish.2:05
Versions of this popular dish are found all across Eastern Europe and loved by visitors from all over the world visiting London.2:14
Why not try the famous fish and chips with crispy batter on the outside and delicious white fish inside, it's the perfect treat at the end of the day.2:21
It's probably best to eat the full meal either at home or in the shop, but you'll see many people wandering around town eating a portion of chips.2:30
There are many local alternatives to fast food, most of them healthier and cheaper, so forget the burger bar for a while and try the wealth of great food that is just around the corner from the place where you2:38
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