30. Topic: A Local Business
– Question 30: Describe a local business you admire.
– You should say:
– What is the name and type of the business?
– Where is it located, and how did you discover it?
– Why do you admire this business?
– How does it contribute to the community?
Model answer by Lifestyle Training Centre
One local business I truly admire is “Green Haven Café,” a cosy, eco-friendly café in my town that specialises in organic food and beverages. It’s not just a place to grab a quick bite but also a hub for sustainability and community engagement. The café offers a delightful menu of farm-to-table dishes, freshly brewed organic coffee, and an array of vegan options, all sourced from local farmers.
The café is located in the heart of the town, on a quaint street surrounded by trees. I stumbled upon it while exploring the area with a friend. Its charming exterior, adorned with potted plants and a small garden, immediately caught my attention. Once inside, the warm, rustic décor and friendly atmosphere made it clear that this wasn’t just another café.
I admire Green Haven Café for several reasons. First, their commitment to sustainability is inspiring—they avoid single-use plastics, use biodegradable packaging, and even compost their kitchen waste. Second, the quality of their food is outstanding, with a focus on health and freshness that’s hard to find elsewhere. Third, the owners are passionate about supporting local farmers and artisans, which strengthens the local economy.
This business significantly contributes to the community. It creates a platform for local farmers to sell their produce, and the café regularly hosts workshops and events on topics like sustainable living and healthy eating. It has also become a gathering spot for like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
In conclusion, Green Haven Café is more than just a business—it’s a symbol of how small, thoughtful initiatives can make a big difference. It not only provides delicious, healthy food but also promotes environmental awareness and community spirit. I truly believe such businesses are the need of the hour, and I feel fortunate to have one right in my town.
List of vocabulary used:
- Eco-friendly – Environmentally responsible, causing minimal harm to the environment.
- Café – A small restaurant or coffeehouse.
- Specialises – To focus on or be an expert in a particular subject or activity.
- Organic – Pertaining to food produced without artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilisers.
- Beverages – Drinks, typically excluding water.
- Hub – A central place of activity or importance.
- Sustainability – The ability to maintain or support an activity without depleting resources.
- Community engagement – Active participation and involvement in local community activities.
- Farm-to-table – A process where food is sourced directly from local farms to restaurants, ensuring freshness.
- Menu – A list of food and beverages available at a restaurant or café.
- Vegan – A diet or lifestyle avoiding all animal products.
- Sourced – Obtained from a particular origin or place.
- Quaint – Attractively old-fashioned or charming.
- Stumbled upon – To find something by chance or accident.
- Adorned – Decorated or made more attractive.
- Potted plants – Plants that are grown in containers or pots.
- Rustic – Simple, rural, or related to the countryside, often in a charming way.
- Décor – The style and design of the interior decoration of a space.
- Atmosphere – The mood or environment of a place, often created by the surroundings and people.
- Commitment – A strong dedication to a cause or activity.
- Inspiring – Providing motivation or encouragement; making others want to follow or admire.
- Single-use plastics – Plastics designed for one-time use before being discarded.
- Biodegradable – Capable of being broken down by natural processes without harming the environment.
- Packaging – Materials used to contain and protect goods during transportation or storage.
- Compost – Organic material that is decomposed and used as fertiliser.
- Outstanding – Excellent, remarkable, or of superior quality.
- Health – The state of being free from illness or injury.
- Freshness – The quality of being fresh, especially regarding food that is recently prepared or harvested.
- Farmers – People who cultivate the land or raise animals for food production.
- Artisans – Skilled workers who create things by hand, especially in a traditional or craft-based way.
- Strengthens – Makes something stronger or more powerful.
- Local economy – The economy of a particular community or area.
- Platform – A place or medium through which something is communicated or facilitated.
- Workshops – Practical sessions where people learn or develop skills.
- Sustainable living – A lifestyle that aims to reduce an individual’s environmental impact.
- Healthy eating – Consuming food that is beneficial to health, typically balanced and nutritious.
- Gathering spot – A place where people come together to meet or interact.
- Like-minded individuals – People who share similar views, interests, or goals.
- Fostering – Encouraging or nurturing the development of something.
- Community spirit – A feeling of shared responsibility and fellowship within a community.
- Symbol – A thing that represents or stands for something else.
- Thoughtful initiatives – Actions taken with care, consideration, and purpose.
- Make a big difference – To have a significant or meaningful impact on something.
- The need of the hour – Something that is urgently required or highly important at a given time.
- Fortunate – Lucky, having good fortune or advantages.
Idioms and Phrases
- Grab a quick bite – To have a small meal or snack, often quickly.
- Not just another – Used to highlight that something is special or different from others of its kind.
- Caught my attention – To attract or engage someone’s interest.
- Made it clear – To show or communicate something obviously or transparently.
- Commitment to – A strong dedication or promise to something.
- Inspiring – Causing people to feel motivated or influenced in a positive way.
- Make a big difference – To have a significant impact or effect on something or someone.
- Platform for – A medium or space for communication or opportunity.
- Strengthens the local economy – To improve or support the financial well-being of the local area.
- A gathering spot – A place where people come together for social or community activities.
- Fostering a sense of – Encouraging or promoting a particular feeling or quality, like community or belonging.
- Need of the hour – Something that is critically important or necessary at a particular moment.
- A symbol of – Something that represents or signifies a particular quality or idea.
- Make a big difference – To significantly affect or improve something.
- One right in my town – Refers to the fortunate availability of something locally (such as a business or feature).
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