GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample # 161
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success, and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things better.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model Answer 1:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing this letter to thank you and your staff for a wonderful evening that we enjoyed about a week ago when I celebrated my 25th birthday at your restaurant.
Anyway, my 25th birthday was certainly more fun, enjoyable and worth the time because of the wonderful foods, you provided, and that too at a very affordable price. Here, I would specifically like to mention the continental dessert, a perfectly baked molten chocolate cake that left a heavenly taste in our mouths.
The atmosphere there was very festive and perfect for our mood as your whole restaurant was decorated and illuminated with perfect lights as if your whole restaurant came to ‘life’ just to congratulate me on my 25th birthday! Besides, your entire crew of staff there were so helpful and friendly that we all felt like we were in our homes as long as we were at your restaurant.
Having all that said, however, I thought that you could make your family dining tables a bit bigger and more spacious so that they could accommodate more people at a time.
Thank you once again.
Yours faithfully,
Jonathon Trot
Model Answer 2:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful dining experience my friends and I had at your restaurant last week to celebrate my birthday.
Firstly, I would like to commend the outstanding quality of the food we were served. The dishes were not only visually appealing but also delectable, showcasing the culinary expertise of your talented chefs. Each course was prepared with precision, and the flavours were perfectly balanced, leaving us impressed and satisfied. Furthermore, I must applaud the impeccable service provided by your staff. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted warmly and made to feel welcomed throughout the evening. The waitstaff demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attending to our needs promptly and ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. Moreover, the atmosphere of the restaurant also contributed significantly to our enjoyment.
While our experience was already remarkable, I would like to offer a suggestion for improvement. It would be beneficial to provide more vegetarian and vegan options on the menu to cater to a wider range of dietary preferences.
Once again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the entire team at your restaurant for making my birthday celebration a memorable one.
Yours faithfully,
Freya Grace
Dear Sir or Madam,
Last week, on Saturday night, some friends and I had dinner in your restaurant to celebrate my birthday. I am writing to thank you for the great evening that we had.
All my friends remarked afterwards on the standard of the food and service that we received. All the food was very tasty and well presented. Our waiter, whose name was James, was fast and friendly and put along well with our bad jokes! The restaurant itself was warm and friendly and the atmosphere showed that all the dinners there were enjoying their evening.
I would like though to suggest one improvement. One of my friends is a vegetarian and he felt that the choice for vegetarians was very fewer. If you could develop that, it would be a great advantage to your restaurant.
Once again, I would like to thank you for my highly enjoyable birthday dinner.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Phuong Ngoc