Situation
You work for the local council of a small town.
An empty building is available in the town centre. The mayor wants to open a restaurant that will attract customers and improve the town.
You have two options:
Option A: Fast-Food Restaurant
Advantages
- Cheap meals
- Quick service
- Popular with young people
- Many customers every day
Disadvantages
- Unhealthy food
- More packaging waste
- Strong competition from other fast-food restaurants
Option B: Healthy Food Restaurant
Advantages
- Fresh and healthy meals
- Good for people’s health
- Supports local farmers
- Positive image for the town
Disadvantages
- More expensive meals
- Longer preparation time
- Less attractive for some teenagers
Task 1 – Take Notes
Complete the table.
| Criteria | Fast-Food Restaurant | Healthy Food Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Health | ||
| Popularity | ||
| Environment | ||
| Local economy |
Task 2 – Prepare Your Recommendation
Answer these questions in simple English:
- Which option is better for the town?
- Why?
- What are the disadvantages of your choice?
- How can you reduce these disadvantages?
Task 3 – Oral Presentation (1 minute)
Example:
Good morning.
I have studied the two options.
I recommend opening a healthy food restaurant.
First, it can improve people’s health because it offers fresh food.
Second, it can support local farmers and local businesses.
I know that the meals are more expensive, but the restaurant can offer special menus for students.
For these reasons, I think the healthy food restaurant is the best choice for our town.
Thank you.
Task 4 – Counter-Argument (DCL style)
The mayor says:
“A fast-food restaurant is more popular and will make more money.”
Respond in English:
I understand your point, but…
…
…
Model Answer (A2 – around 100 words)
In my opinion, the healthy food restaurant is the best option.
First, it offers healthy meals and helps people have a better diet.
Second, it supports local farmers and the local economy.
A fast-food restaurant is cheaper and more popular with teenagers, but it is not very healthy.
The healthy food restaurant may be more expensive, however it can offer discounts and special menus.
Therefore, I recommend opening a healthy food restaurant in our town because it is good for people and for the community.