The Spanish people have their own dining schedule which is very different from most countries. Breakfast in the Spanish culture is easily the least important meal of the day, the first thing occurring in the morning until about 10:00 am. Many Spaniards skip breakfast but if they do have breakfast, it will likely be something light and simple which may consist of coffee, hot chocolate or fresh-squeezed orange juice accompanied by a piece of toast with jam. After such a light breakfast, from around 10:30 am to noon, bars are full of workers for their morning coffee breaks, who enjoy a drink and a small snack to help survive until lunch time.
Lunch, the most important meal of the day, generally consists of several courses with a light first course such as soup or salad, a heavier second course of meat or fish, fruit or dessert, followed by bread and also wine and water.
Lunch and the famous nap time occur from 2 pm until 4 pm. Most shops and companies close during this time to allow their workers to make their way home to eat. Although this pause still exists, the famous nap time is rarely used for sleeping but rather transportation as people gradually live farther and farther away from their workplaces.
Due to this lunch break, many workers do not leave their work until about 8 pm. Typically, this is when they will have a small snack to get them through until dinner time. Dinner, similar to lunch but usually lighter, is a late affair in Spain which is normally served from 9 pm to 10:30 pm. In the summer time it is common to see Spaniards sitting down to eat as late as 12 pm!
【小题1】When do most shops and companies keep open after lunch in Spain?| A．From 2 pm to 4 pm |
| B．From 4 pm to 8 pm |
| C．From 2 pm to 9 pm |
| D．From9 pm to 12 pm |
| A．Spaniards are too busy to have breakfast. |
| B．Spaniards think their lunch the most important. |
| C．Spaniards usually finish their work at 9 pm. |
| D．Spaniards usually have a nap for 2 hours. |
| A．Unique Dining Customs in Spain. |
| B．Foods Served at Meals in Spain. |
| C．A Busy Workday of the Spanish. |
| D．Comfortable Life of the Spanish. |
