General Training - Model Answer (Task 1)

You eat at your college cafeteria every lunch time. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter: 

• explain what you like about the cafeteria
• say what is wrong with it
• suggest how it could be improved

 Dear Sir/Madam,

 I am a regular customer at the college cafeteria. In fact I have been having lunch there daily for the last three years since I started my studies at the college.

 The cafeteria conveniently serves lunch at 1 o’clock when all classes break. I am able to get an affordable lunch inside the college campus which is why I can spend hours there with my classmates discussing our lectures and playing pool when we have no afternoon classes. The meals are always hot, fresh and delicious which accounts for their popularity.

There are however two improvements that would better the quality of the cafeteria. Firstly, it is in need of a fresh look. No work has been done to the interior since I arrived. Secondly, the menu needs to be altered slightly to include more choice for vegetarians and healthy food options to keep up with current eating trends.

 Some colourful paint on the walls and modern furniture will create a better atmosphere and keep students in the cafeteria longer. Regarding the food, perhaps the chef could explore some other avenues and incorporate some hot vegetarian dishes to complement the salad bar already on offer.

Yours faithfully,

Gordon Thatcher

Question taken from Cambridge Instant IELTS p. 97