Here's a list of some good phrases that I used in yesterday's sample speaking answer. Notice that some of the phrases are perfect for the speaking test, but a little too informal for a written essay.
- experience poor service
- have a bite to eat (informal)
- come across something (meaning 'find by chance')
- book in advance
- as soon as we walked through the door
- things started to go wrong (informal)
- not at all impressed with
- the attitude of the staff
- standing around (informal)
- attract the attention of someone / attract someone's attention
- only to be told that
- a party of our size
- to be adamant that
- our only option was to
- getting fed up (informal)
- being treated as if
- where we felt unwelcome
- we left feeling disappointed
- to be dismissive
- a much friendlier place
- just around the corner
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