B2 Essay Writing

[Pre-Writing] Why is it useful to talk about favorite restaurants before starting a review?

• It wastes time before writing
• It distracts writers from the main task
• It stimulates ideas and vocabulary relevant to the review
• It guarantees correct grammar
• It avoids having to plan paragraphs

Answer explanation

Talking helps activate ideas and vocabulary before writing.

[Pre-Writing] Which adjective is MOST appropriate to describe food that is enjoyable to eat?

• Affordable
• Satisfying
• Delicious
• Inviting
• Popular

Answer explanation

‘Delicious’ is the most accurate adjective for tasty food.

[Pre-Writing] Which word BEST describes a restaurant’s atmosphere?

• Crunchy
• Welcoming
• Salty
• Bitter
• Generous

Answer explanation

Atmosphere is about how the place feels; ‘Welcoming’ is correct.

[Pre-Writing] Which of these is the MOST likely drink in a restaurant setting?

• Lemon tea
• Potato wedges
• Fried chicken
• Waiter
• Dining table

Answer explanation

Lemon tea is a drink, while the others are not.

[Pre-Writing] Which of the following is NOT part of food-related vocabulary?

• Burger
• Salad
• Service
• Pizza
• Ice cream

Answer explanation

‘Service’ is about staff, not food itself.

[Pre-Writing] Which word BEST describes the quality of service in a restaurant?

• Friendly
• Delicious
• Crunchy
• Spicy
• Fresh

Answer explanation

‘Friendly’ describes service, not taste.

[Pre-Writing] Which adjective is MOST commonly used to describe prices positively?

• Affordable
• Salty
• Juicy
• Crispy
• Wooden

Answer explanation

‘Affordable’ is the best adjective for prices.

[Pre-Writing] Which adjective is MOST suitable to describe the texture of food?

• Crunchy
• Friendly
• Affordable
• Colourful
• Crowded

Answer explanation

‘Crunchy’ is used for texture of food.

[Organising Ideas] Which of the following represents the MOST logical order for a restaurant review?

• Conclusion → Introduction → Body
• Introduction → Body → Conclusion
• Body → Conclusion → Introduction
• Conclusion → Body → Introduction
• Introduction → Conclusion → Body

Answer explanation

A review follows the pattern: Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

[Organising Ideas] Which detail is MOST relevant in an introduction?

• Your final recommendation
• The name of the restaurant and why you went
• A breakdown of the food prices
• How the food tasted
• A list of adjectives

Answer explanation

The introduction sets the scene by naming the restaurant and purpose.