LET'S TAKE A MEAL - The English Addict explains - Lesson 3

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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There is one thing we all need in which to survive, and that thing is food.
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Food comes in all shapes and sizes, from the smallest snack that is easy and convenient to consume,
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right up to the big lavish feasts that we might enjoy during a special occasion, or as a way of observing a festival.
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Whatever the meal may be, there is no doubt that food is an important part of our daily routine.
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Many people begin their day by having breakfast.
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It is their first meal of the day.
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The word ‘breakfast’ literally means ‘breaking the fast’.
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It is the first meal you have after waking up.
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During the early afternoon, it is not unusual for us to have a meal that will serve as nourishment for the rest of the day, or at least until the evening.
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This is generally referred to as ‘lunch’, although some people also refer to it as ‘dinner’.
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You might have a lunch break during your normal day at work.
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This is your opportunity to grab something to eat.
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We often refer to eating something in a convenient way as ‘grabbing a meal’.
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You grab something to eat.
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You take a quick snack, you grab a bite.
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For special occasions, we might go out for a meal to a restaurant.
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It is usual for people to go out for a meal in groups.
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A group of people will meet up for a meal.
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They will get together and enjoy some food.
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They take a meal.
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They enjoy a meal as a group.
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As I mentioned before, meals can often serve as a way of celebrating something or commemorating something.
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For example, a birthday party for someone who has reached a significant age.
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After a wedding has taken place, there is normally a meal that is eaten.
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This is often referred to as the reception.
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Even sad events often involve eating food.
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After a funeral service, there will often be a gathering of people who will share their memories of the person who has passed.
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Food will often be served during this occasion, normally in the form of light snacks.
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This particular meal is referred to as a wake.
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Religious festivals often use food symbolically as part of their celebration.
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Large meals are often served and eaten during Christmas celebrations
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or in the United States during the festival of Thanksgiving.
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There can be no doubting the importance of food in all of our lives.
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Be it for socializing, celebrating, or as a means of surviving for a few more hours in this world.
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