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IELTS Speaking Test, Part 2 question with model answer: Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant

IELTS Model Speaking Answers Band 9, 2023

Here is a Band 9 Speaking Part 2 answer for the cue card “Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant”. This cue card has been seen recently in an IELTS exam in Australia. The answer below shows a good way to respond to this question.

Watch and listen in the video, or read the model answer below:

 
Speaking test

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant. You should say

– when and where it happened
– what happened
– how you felt about the service

and explain how the experience could have been improved.

Answer

Oh, do I have a story for you! Picture this. It was pouring rain on Friday afternoon, and I thought, why not treat myself to lunch at this supposedly amazing restaurant downtown? So, there I was, super excited for a great meal.

But, oh boy, right from the start, things felt off. The waiter barely noticed me and seemed like he’d rather be anywhere else. I asked about the menu, and he mumbled something I could barely understand. I figured maybe he was just having a rough day.

Then it got worse. My food took forever to arrive, and when it did, it had a weird taste. I tried to get the waiter’s attention, but he was nowhere to be found. Drinks were forgotten, orders were messed up – it was like a comedy sketch gone wrong.

Now, I’m a patient person, but this was too much. I felt annoyed and confused at the same time. Was this place always like this, or was it just my luck?

But here’s the kicker – just as I was about to storm out, the chef, who overheard my complaints, came to my table. He was genuinely sorry and explained they were short-staffed. To make up for it, he gave me a free dessert and promised a discount next time.

I was shocked, to say the least. His sincerity turned my whole experience around. This outing was anything but ordinary, starting with frustration and ending with a surprising dose of hospitality.

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IELTS test in India – October 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions India October 2023

Thanks to our generous subscriber RA, here are the Writing topics from yesterday’s IELTS exam in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently found out that the local council has decided to demolish a particular building in your area. You disagree with this decision and believe that the building is beneficial for the community. Write a letter to the local councillor.

In your letter

– Explain what you find valuable about the building.
– Suggest what improvements could be made to the building.
– Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some individuals argue that children should always heed the advice given by their parents, while others believe that children should make decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.