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
Once you have made your choice, you will call the mayor adviser to discuss it. Then you will write an e-mail to the mayor with your final decision.
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 (for the phone call)
Answer these questions in simple English:
a- introduce yourself and the purpose of your call
- 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)
Task 4 – Counter-Argument (DCL style)
The mayor’s advisor says:
“Are you sure that this option is better than the other one?”
“Can you explain why?”
“Do you think this option will satisfy all the generations?”
“How will it improve the city?”
Respond in English:
I understand your point, but…
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