Bread for Breakfast?

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with
your tutor.

0-1 especially /spe /

0-2 soft /sft/
0-3 plain /plen/
0-4 thick /k/
0-5 thin /n/
Audio Pronunciation Guide

She is buying bread for breakfast.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 popular [adjective] liked by many

[Example:] The pretty singer was very popular.

1-2 especially [adverb] above all; mainly

[Example:] I love fruits, especially apples.

1-3 plain [adjective] simple; basic

[Example:] Matt is wearing a plain white shirt.

1-4 match [noun] two things that are good together

[Example:] Ham and cheese are a good match.
1-5 fit [verb] to make right for
[Example:] This phone will fit your lifestyle.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Bread for Breakfast?

While rice is a staple food for most Asian countries, bread is now becoming a popular breakfast food
among Asians. In Japan, one of the most common types is the soft white bread called shokupan. In English, it
means "eating bread."
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: According to the article, bread is popular in Japan.

White bread can be found anywhere in Japan, from convenience stores to fancy bakeries. It is most
popular in the Kinki region, especially in Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. They prefer thick, toasted slices for
breakfast. The rest of the country likes thinner slices.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: The article states that white bread is sold at fancy bakeries.

Just like steamed white rice, the plain taste of bread makes it a good match with any dish. Many styles
of bread have also been made to fit Japanese tastes. For example, there are sandwiches with potato salad, or
even fruit and cream.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: The salty taste of bread is easy to match with any dish.

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

rice

white

easy

country

store

3-1 Dinner was _____ to cook.

______

3-2 Sam bought candy in the ______.

______

3-3 I ate ____ and fish for dinner.

______

3-4 Sushi is a popular dish in my ______.

______

3-5 The color of rice is ______.

______

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 Bread is better than rice for breakfast.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Bread is a popular breakfast food in Japan.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 Bread can be eaten with any type of dish.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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