IELTS Cue Card 84: Describe A Cafe Or Restaurant That You Know

IELTS Speaking Cue Card with Sample Answer.Describe A Cafe Or Restaurant That You Know . IELTS Speaking Part 2 With Model Answer. Also Sample answer for Part 3 discussion.

Describe A Cafe Or Restaurant That You Know

You should say:

• where it is
• how often you go there
• what kind of food they serve there

and explain why you like to eat at this place.

Model Answer:

I often eat at a dumpling restaurant in a hutong near the Forbidden City. It’s down a small |street and is a real best-kept-secret.

I don’t go there often because it’s right in the center of Beijing and I live on the outskirts, so it’s pretty difficult to get there unless you’re already nearby. I’d say I go there every couple of weeks or so.

Being a dumpling restaurant, they obviously serve dumplings! You can get around twenty dumplings in each serving which is more than enough for me. They don’t serve other types of food but they make up for it by making especially nice dumplings. I like to dip them in vinegar and then eat them whole. When I took some friends there they said they were the best dumplings they’d ever tasted.

After a meal at this place you feel really full and satisfied. It‘s guaranteed to stop you feeling hungry. I also like it because it’s really cheap! It’s only a small restaurant and there’s no decoration apart from a few ornaments behind the counter, but that’s part of its charm. it‘s a simple, friendly place. The neighborhood is great too. it‘s historical and picturesque and there’s always some interesting people walking around or riding their bicycle. You can relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed as you can at larger places that play annoying music or are too crowded. Another great thing is that you can always get your food served right away without having to wait, so you can walk right in and start eating.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Question and Sample Answer:

What foods are most nutritious and what foods are not very nutritious?

Most dietitians agree that foods high in fat, salt and sugar are not very good for you. These include a lot of fast food like burgers, fries and pizza. The trouble is, these foods also taste great, and so it can be tough cutting down on them. Healthier foods are vegetables, fruit, fish and bread. Many countries recommend that people eat an average of five pieces of fruit or vegetables 3 day, just to stay healthy. Many people don’t manage that. It’s mostly the cheaper foods that are less nutritious, like instant noodles, so it can be hard for a poor person to eat healthily if they don’t have much money to spend on food.

Are there many vegetarians in China?

Historically, vegetarianism has been common in China for over two thousand years. Figures such as Cao Cao and the Emperor Wu were vegetarian. Vegetarianism is often taken up for religious reasons, and it is common amongst people who practice Buddhism. In modern China, however, vegetarianism is not mainstream, and it can be difficult to find dishes that do not contain meat. Although vegetables are considered healthy, they are also seen as lacking fortifying properties, and people think that if you don’t eat meat, you will become weak. You can find vegetarian restaurants in many big cities in China, but it can be hard to find them in rural areas where people’s views are less modern.

Do you think advertising has an effect on what foods people eat?

Without a doubt, advertising can have a big impact on what people eat. If you’re watching television and feeling hungry, and an advert comes on telling you that this particular food is delicious, then naturally you’re going to want to eat it. This is especially true for children, who are more easily persuaded by advertising. It’s unfortunate that most food advertising is for snacks and junk food because these are generally unhealthy. You don’t see many adverts for fruit or veggies.

Do you think that junk food should be banned?

Although junk food is unhealthy and contributes to many health problems, banning it entirely would be a huge overreaction. It would be a knee jerk response to the problem. It’s unfair to stop people eating junk food entirely. Many people enjoy eating junk food in moderation, maybe once every couple of weeks, so it does not affect their health too much. It’s not right to stop them eating a food they like. Banning junk food entirely is too harsh by far. If people get fat because they eat too much junk food, that‘s their own fault. They don‘t have to eat it. We should trust people to make their own choices.