Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Shopping & Transactions

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
product [noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: Farmers in the region grow a variety of agricultural products , including fruits and vegetables .

a limited-time promotion or discount on a product or service

Ex: The special offer includes a free drink with every meal .
range [noun]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

Ex: The restaurant 's menu features a range of dishes from different cuisines around the world .
reasonably [adverb]

at a price or cost that is not excessive

Ex: They found a car that was both reliable and reasonably affordable .
inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .

to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

Ex: Events and promotions are commonly advertised through posters , flyers , and digital channels .

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases .
logo [noun]

a symbol or design used to represent a company or organization

Ex: Every time I see that logo , I think of quality and reliability .
to save [verb]

to keep money to spend later

Ex: I 've saved enough to cover my emergency fund .
luxury [noun]

the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity

Ex: The handbag 's luxury was reflected in its intricate design and high price tag .
sale [noun]

an occasion when a shop or business sells its goods at reduced prices

Ex: The furniture store announced a sale on dining sets .
order [noun]

a request for a specific item or service to be provided

Ex: She placed an order for a cheeseburger and fries .
cash [noun]

money in bills or coins, rather than checks, credit, etc.

Ex: She paid for the groceries in cash .
deposit [noun]

a sum of money that is paid before paying a total amount, particularly when buying something that is expensive

Ex: She placed a deposit on the new smartphone to reserve it until the official release date .
exchange [noun]

reciprocal transfer of equal sums of money, often currencies of different countries

Ex: Exchange between dollars and euros was straightforward .
reasonable [adjective]

moderate in amount or quality

Ex: The hotel is known for its reasonable rates and great service .

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas .
fare [noun]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

Ex: The airline offers lower fares for early morning flights .

something that is worth the price paid because it offers quality, usefulness, or satisfaction beyond the cost

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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
damaged [adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: She felt emotionally damaged after the breakup .

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Last week , the courier delivered a package containing the new product .

to swap one item for another, often of similar value or function

Ex: They exchanged their apartment for a house in the suburbs to accommodate their growing family .
to order [verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .
refund [noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: Jane received a duplicate gift and decided to return one of them to the department store for a refund .
bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

Ex: The reduction in traffic congestion was noticeable after the new highway was opened .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .