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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: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .
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a limited-time promotion or discount on a product or service

Ex: The special offer ends at midnight , so act fast .
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range
[noun]

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

Ex: The company produces a range of products , from household appliances to personal care items .
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reasonably
[Adverb]

at a price or cost that is not excessive

Ex: Even during peak season, the tickets remained reasonably cheap.
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inexpensive
[Adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She found an inexpensive dress that still looked stylish .
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to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

Ex: The company is currently advertising its new product launch to a global audience .
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a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: We earn reward points every time we use our credit card.
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logo
[noun]

a symbol or design used to represent a company or organization

Ex: They printed the logo on all their marketing materials to make sure people noticed it .
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to save
[Verb]

to keep money to spend later

Ex: Many people save a small amount each day without realizing how it adds up over time .
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luxury
[noun]

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

Ex: The house exuded luxury with its custom finishes and expansive views .
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sale
[noun]

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

Ex: They bought their new car during a year-end sale.
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order
[noun]

a request for a specific item or service to be provided

Ex: They forgot to include the side dish in our order.
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cash
[noun]

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

Ex: The store offers a discount if you pay with cash.
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deposit
[noun]

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

Ex: The travel agency asked for a deposit to confirm their spots on the upcoming cruise .
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exchange
[noun]

reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

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reasonable
[Adjective]

moderate in amount or quality

Ex: The restaurant offers reasonable prices for its delicious meals .
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to choose
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef will choose the best ingredients for tonight 's special .
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to reduce
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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fare
[noun]

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

Ex: The subway fare increased by 10% this year.
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something that is worth the price paid because it offers quality, usefulness, or satisfaction beyond the cost

Ex: The hotel was clean and comfortable, making it a good value stay.
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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Rather than complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .
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complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .
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damaged
[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: The damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .
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to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Right now , the delivery person is actively delivering parcels to various addresses .
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to swap one item for another, often of similar value or function

Ex: She exchanged her high heels for comfortable sneakers to walk around the city .
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to order
[Verb]

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

Ex: They ordered appetizers to share before their main courses .
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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: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
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to return
[Verb]

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

Ex: The customer realized that the color of the paint did n't match the sample , so they decided to return it .
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bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: The used car was a bargain compared to newer models .
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reduction
[noun]

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

Ex: The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for combating climate change .
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a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .
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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
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