初入托福备考的时候，托福写作及口语这两个部分往往都会被视为是“高大上”内容。无论是写作或口语的素材还是词汇运用，总是很难把握。其实，素材就在我们身边。VPEA将为大家献上在“衣食住行”这四个方面非常有用的经典素材，要仔细看哦~
托福经典素材衣食住行之“衣”
在托福的写作和口语中，经常会考到描述一个人或者讨论一下当下的时尚潮流，在进行细节描述的时候，穿衣搭配是体现一个人个性的重要方面。下面我们就来说说和穿衣有关的那些经典素材。
素材一：不同的穿衣风格体现出不同的人物性格
For example, a well-dressed man seldom spits at random, a woman in glorious dresses is more likely to talk in a gentle tone, and a clean-dressed child seems quiet than others. It might be explained that different dresses give people different self-images, and most people subconsciously behave according to their own self-images.
素材二：穿着与青少年的成长
Already, it can be seen how western movies are exercising influence on our youth generation: they grow long-hair regardless of their sex, commonly part of which are dyed in gold; they wear jeans in each and every season, usuallyknees of which are deliberately tattered; boys are fond of earrings or other odd pendants; and girls are keen on Marlboros and weird coarse languages.
素材三：穿衣与时尚
The topic of fashion has aroused more and more people’s attention, especially the young. It is likely that fashion is becoming the indispensable part of our life and it has a profound impact on what we wear.
However, the last thing we should do in the pursuit of fashion is to lose ourselves. After all, moderation in everything is the answer and what fit most is just right.
素材四：穿衣与运动（或其他兴趣爱好）
You don't have to wait until you're fit to look good while working out. In fact, experts say, what you wear to the gym can go a long way toward helping you stay motivated and confident -- and can even improve your workout performance.
A short-sleeved shirt and mid-thigh-length shorts with a relaxed (but not oversized) fit are a good choice for men and women alike. Heavyset people may experience leg chafing while working out, but wearing compression or bicycle-type shorts under a looser pair of shorts will eliminate this problem.
托福经典素材衣食住行之“食”
在托福考试中，尤其是口语和写作部分，经常会考到如Do you prefer to eat prepared food or food made by yourself？这类讨论饮食的题目。或者例如Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? 这类把食物与生活质量相联系的写作题。今天我们就来整理一下与“食”相关的谚语。
与蔬菜有关的谚语
1. salad days （“青葱”岁月， 也就是年轻少不更事，没有阅历的一段时间。）
John was in his salad days then and fell in love easily.
约翰当时少不更事，轻易就坠入了情网。
2. beet red （窘得）满脸通红。
When she realized her mistake, she turned beet red.
她意识到自己出错时，满脸通红。
3. like two peas in a pod （一模一样）
The twins are like two peas in a pod.
那对双胞胎长得一模一样。
3. as cool as a cucumber （泰然自若）
Even in the emergency, she remained as cool as a cucumber.
即便遭遇突发事件，她也能保持沉着冷静。
4. hot potato （棘手的问题）
All of them avoid talking about the hot potato.
他们所有人都对这个棘手的问题避而不谈。
与“茶”有关的谚语
As useful as a chocolate teapot 中看不中用。
This course is as good as a chocolate teapot, so I want to quit next semester.
这门课毫无用处，下学期我想把它退掉。
A storm in a tea cup/a tempest in a teapot 小题大做。
The whole affair is just a tempest in a teapot. In a couple of months everyone will have forgotten about it.
整件事都不过是小题大做而已，过不了多久，人们就会彻底忘记这事的。
not my cup of tea 不是我喜欢的。
I realize a fantasy computer game is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this one is amazing. 我知道不是每个人都迷那些虚幻的电脑游戏，不过这个游戏真的很好玩。
在准备托福口语素材的时候，同学们可以根据自己的兴趣。
托福经典素材衣食住行之“住”
在托福考试中，尤其是口语和写作部分，经常会考到如Do you prefer to live in the rural area or big cities?这类讨论住宿的题目。今天我们就来整理一下与“住”有关的表达，一方面有利于考生们准备托福考试，另一方面也是对于国外留学生活的预热。
**，各种住宿场所Types of Accommodation
大型旅馆：
一般而言，hotel的住宿费用(room charge)比较高，从经济型每晚70美元到五**每晚200多美元不等，完全看个人的预算及喜好而定。
中小型旅馆：
原则上属于中等价位，但也有一些地方打着Inn的招牌，但里头却装潢得美轮美奂，不下于一般的hotel，所费当然不菲喽！
郊外度假旅馆(lodge)：
多半位于风景区，费用也不会太低。
汽车旅馆(Motel)：
**开车旅游的人投宿，多半位于公路旁边，设备较差又欠缺管理，住宿费用不会太高。
青年旅社(youth hostel)：
收费低廉，许多国家都提供这样的住宿场所。
第二， 设施条件Supplies & Facilities
with (a) bath 附浴室的
with (a) shower附淋浴设备的
with air conditioning 附空调设备的
with kitchen facilities 附厨房设备的
with a balcony 附阳台的
with a good view视野好的
with full board 附三餐的
on the sunny side 向阳的
overlooking the sea 俯瞰海景的
facing the garden 面向花园的
第三：对话实例Dialogue
当你打算踏上归途或是继续下一行程时，接下来就要办理退房手续(check-out)喽！
Ruby: Check out, please.
Cashier: Your room number, please?
Ruby: Oh, the room number is 666 and here is the key.
Cashier: Thank you. Did you enjoy your stay with us here?
Ruby: Very much. The room was comfy and the service was great.
Cashier: Thank you. Our pleasure. Here is your check. The total is three hundred and forty-five dollars, tax included. How would you like to pay?
Ruby: Can I pay by traveler’s check?
Cashier: Of course. Can I have your passport, please?
Ruby: Here you are.
托福经典素材衣食住行之“行”
在托福考试中，同学们一定不会陌生像Where do you like to travel?一类的口语题，或者What do you think the best way to improve the life quality, reading books, travelling to other countries, or doing exercise?这样的写作题。说到出行，每个人都有各自的经验和收获。在同学们即将进行的托福考试以及之后的出国留学生活都会遇到各种各样的出行问题。
**先，要熟悉机场、火车站等地的指示信息。
登机牌 boarding pass （card）
中转旅客 transfer passengers
报关物品 goods to declare （无需报关 nothing to declare）
候机室 departure lounge
货币兑换处 currency （money） exchange
行李牌 luggage tag
行李认领 baggage claim
机场巴士 shuttle bus
其次，在出行中，也可能会遭遇一些麻烦，比如在法国旅行要谨防被抢劫，在旅途中可能会有丢失财物的事情出现等。在类似情况发生的时候，同学们不要慌，找到警察进行**时间的补救。下面是一些相关的表达：
Where is the lost-and-found?
失物招领处在哪？
Where is the police station?
警察局在哪？
I left my bag here but it was gone when I came back.
我把包放在这拉，但是我回来就不见了。
I’ve lost my purse with my credit card.
我丢了钱包和信用卡。
How long does it take to have my them reissued?
重新发行需要多久。
May I have a certificate of the accident, please?
可以给我这次事故的证明书吗？
Could you make out a certificate of the theft?
能给我这起偷盗事件的证明吗？
Could you please cancel my card number?
可以把我的卡号取消吗？
**后介绍两句为出去游玩的小伙伴们送行时可以说的短语，除了Good luck和Safe journey之外你还可以说：
Have fun! 玩得愉快！
Break a leg! 祝你好运！（绝不是咒人把腿摔断哦！）
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