【题目】

　　It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

　　【范文】

　　A New Restaurant

　　In my opinion, restaurants serve a vital purpose in any community. They provide people with a place to meet and enjoy their leisure time. They can also be a convenience to those who have no time to prepare a meal at home. For these reasons, I would support a plan to build a new restaurant in my neighborhood.

　　Eating together is an important social activity. It gives people time to relax and catch up with what their family or friends have been doing. Restaurants can provide a special atmosphere for a meal and add variety to a nightly routine. Furthermore, in this busy society, it is often difficult to find the time and energy to prepare a meal after working hard all day. At times like this dining out can really be a big help, and having a restaurant located in the neighborhood only makes it more convenient.

　　Of course, there may be some disadvantages to a new restaurant. It may cause noise or traffic problems. But I believe such problems can be worked out amicably between the residents and the restaurant managers. After all, the restaurant owner wants to keep his customers happy. To sum up, I believe the advantages of having a restaurant in the neighborhood outweigh the disadvantages, and so I would support this proposal.