A Five-Minute Breakfast: Avocado Toast — English short story at A1 (and A2, B1, B2)

Level A1 · Beginner

Some mornings, there is no time to cook. On these days, avocado toast is a good friend. It takes only five minutes. It needs just a few things.

First, put two slices of bread in the toaster. While the bread toasts, cut a ripe avocado in half. Take out the seed.

With a spoon, put the soft green avocado in a small bowl. Add a little salt, a little pepper, and a little lemon juice. Mash it gently with a fork.

When the toast is ready, spread the avocado on top. Make it nice and thick. If you like, add a tomato slice or a fried egg.

That's it! A warm, simple breakfast. It gives you energy for the morning. And there is almost nothing to wash.

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A2 · Elementary

Some mornings, there is no time to cook. On days like this, avocado toast is a good friend — it takes only five minutes and needs just a few things. …

B1 · Intermediate

Some mornings there simply isn't time to cook — and on days like that, avocado toast becomes a reliable little friend, since it takes only about five minutes and requires just a handful of ingredients. …

B2 · Upper intermediate

On mornings when there simply isn't time to cook, avocado toast proves to be a dependable ally, requiring little more than five minutes and a small handful of ingredients. …

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