Breakfasts around the world In Russia, breakfast is a big meal. Many people eat black bread or blinis - a kind of pancake. Sausages, fried eggs and cheese are typical accompaniments. Some Russians eat a cereal called kasha. This is usually eaten hot with a soft cheese or sour cream, rather than milk. The most popular drink is very strong black tea. In China, people eat breakfast very early in the morning. Dishes are different in every region, but the meal is usually similar to lunch or dinner - rice with vegetables or meat, pancakes, soup, and noodles. The Chinese do drink a lot of tea, but the don’t usually drink tea with breakfast. Breakfast isn’t a big meal in Greece. Most people start the day with a coffee, which is usually served black, in tiny cups, with or without sugar. They may have something small to eat as well such as fresh fruit and yogurt, or a grilled roll. More common, however, is the Greek custom of a midmoming kolatsio or snack - often a pastry or bread with meat or cheese. The Australian breakfast is very similar to breakfast in the U.K - bacon, eggs, toast with butter and jam, cereal with milk, and tea or coffee. There are, however, some very Australian additions, such as toast with Vegemite, a black salty spread, or tropical fruits. T F 1. Some Russian people eat hot cereal with milk. 2. Chinese people eat similar dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3. It is common for Chinese to have tea with breakfast. 4. People in Greece don’t have a light breakfast. 5. Australian breakfast is similar to that in Britain.