托福這項語言檢定考試，聽力閱讀以選擇題為測驗方式，主要透過文章整題的主旨，前後文的理解程度作答。而口說及寫作就是測考生對於英文輸出的流暢度了。英文寫作注重邏輯的鋪陳以及考生對於換句話說這項能力的熟悉度，而口說相對於寫作，就比較活了。本篇文章，我整理了一些你可能聽過，但是還不敢用的英文慣用語提供給同學們參考。若是獨立題型剛好吻合到論點，在符合語意之下，能讓口說更上一層樓。
Idioms to do with habits：
1. CREATURE OF HABIT
人都是有慣性的生物，意思是我們常常做事都有一套固定的流程。不管是好的習慣或是壞的習慣，都是人性正常發揮。
Example without the usage:
My evening routine never changes, every night is the same thing over and over again.
Example with usage:
I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to my evening routine.
2. BREAK THE HABIT
把壞習慣改掉 / 戒掉
Example without the usage:
My think my dad should stop smoking because it could lead to serious diseases.
Example with usage:
Smoking can lead to cancerous diseases, so I’m trying to get my dad to break this habit.
I think my dad should break the habit of smoking, because it does more harm than good.
3. OLD HABITS DIE HARD
已成習慣的舉動是很難改的
Example without the usage:
I have been going to bed at ungodly hours ever since college, it is hard for me to just change this habit.
Example with usage:
It is extremely hard for me to keep good hours, after all, old habits die hard.
Idioms about somebody’s character and personality
4. A people person
人氣王，很多朋友，很外向的人
Example without the usage:
Ben is very good at making friends, he is outgoing and easy to talk to.
Example with usage:
Ben is a people person, he can hit it off with anyone he meets.
5. Nerd
一個對於某學科有異常鑽研的人，刻板印象中的書呆子
Example without the usage:
I used to be obsessed with astrology in high school, a few of my friends and I even started an afterschool club together.
Example with usage:
My friends and I were a bunch of nerdy kids, we even started an afterschool astrology club! But those were the best days.
6. Down-to-earth
一個很真誠又務實的人
Example without the usage:
Even though my best friend and I come from different backgrounds, she never makes me feel beneath her or anything less than.
Example with usage:
Unlike the other rich kids in school, my best friend is down to earth and kind, treating others as equals with respect.
7. Early bird
一大早就開始新的一天的人
Example without the usage:
My mom usually starts her day at the crack of dawn and I’m always envious of how much time she has in the morning.
Example with usage:
I wish I were an early bird, this way, I wouldn’t have to rush all the time.
8. Full of oneself
一個自以為是，自戀的人
Example without the usage:
I can never stand those people who won’t stop talking about themselves in a conversation.
Example with usage:
I hate talking to people who are full of themselves, those conversations are absolutely mind-numbing.
Idioms to do with one's mood:
9. On cloud nine
一個極致開心的狀態
Example without the usage:
She was extremely happy to learn that she got into her dream school.
Example with usage:
When she got the acceptance letter from her dream school, she was on cloud nine.
10. Spaced out / Zoned out
恍神或是出神的狀態
Example without the usage:
I used to get scolded by my teachers for not paying attention in class.
Example with usage:
Whenever I zoned out in class, my teachers would always scold me and call me out.
11. Fed up
一個踩到耐心底線的狀態
Example without the usage:
One time I got mad at my sister for her attitude, I have just had enough of her treating me unkindly.
Example with usage:
One time I got mad at my sister because I was fed up with her passive aggressive attitude.
12. Under the weather
生病或身體不適的狀態
Example without the usage:
I left work early because I felt like I was about to catch a cold.
Example with usage:
I took a leave from work because I was feeling under the weather.
More info：
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/10-english-idioms-describing-mood/我們每周口說實戰演練，提供給同學的回饋中，因為是一個一個聽口說，所以能夠做出客製化的Feedback。當然，若是有一些更口語化的輕鬆慣用語，我也會一併提出！歡迎有問題的同學可以到教室找我聊聊喔！
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