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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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to support

to show loyalty to and encouragement for a particular team or athlete, often by attending games, cheering, or following their progress

Ex: I've supported Manchester United since I was a child. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

Ex: She holds a weekly meeting with her team. 
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to represent

to compete on behalf of a team, country, or region, often wearing its uniform and upholding its reputation

Ex: She was proud to represent her country at the Olympics. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The soccer team managed to beat their opponents with a last-minute goal. 
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workout
workout
[noun]

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

Ex: After a stressful day at work, she looked forward to her evening workout to clear her mind and energize her body. 
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to [have] a go
to have a go
[phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I've never baked bread before, but I'll have a go. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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to [get] the hang of {sth}

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: It took me a few days to get the hang of the new software. 
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to wind down

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to wind down by reading a good book. 
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to cheer up

to feel happy and satisfied

Ex: I've been feeling down, but I noticed I tend to cheer up when the sun is shining. 
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board
board
[noun]

a flat, usually rectangular surface used for playing tabletop games

Ex: They set the chess pieces on the board. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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piece
piece
[noun]

one of the small objects that a player moves around in board games

Ex: She moved her game piece forward three spaces. 
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gym
gym
[noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: He goes to the gym five times a week. 
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court
court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

Ex: The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game. 
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pitch
pitch
[noun]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

Ex: The players ran onto the pitch as the match began. 
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track
track
[noun]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

Ex: The athletes warmed up on the track before the race. 
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to draw
to draw
[Verb]

to finish a game without any winning sides

Ex: Neither team could secure a victory, and the game was drawn at the end of regulation time. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: They lost the boxing match in the final round. 
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score
score
[noun]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Ex: Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game. 
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championship

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match. 
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fitness
fitness
[noun]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

Ex: His dedication to fitness is evident in his daily workout routine. 
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to ice skate

to move on ice using special boots with metal blades attached to them

Ex: She loves to ice skate at the rink during winter. 
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point
point
[noun]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

Ex: Our team scored the first point of the match. 
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to race
to race
[Verb]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

Ex: The children race each other to the tree. 
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racing
racing
[noun]

a competitive sport involving the contest of speed, usually performed using vehicles or animals

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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
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to contest

to participate in a competition, debate, or other such events

Ex: The athletes trained hard to contest in the upcoming track and field competition. 
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to kick
to kick
[Verb]

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

Ex: He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half. 
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kit
kit
[noun]

the official uniforms that players wear during matches, often purchased by fans as merchandise

Ex: Fans were excited to buy the new team kits with their favorite player’s name. 
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league
league
[noun]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

Ex: The football league has 20 teams competing this season. 
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locker room

a room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes

Ex: The football players gathered in the locker room to discuss strategy before the big game. 
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luck
luck
[noun]

success and good fortune that is brought by chance and not because of one's own efforts and actions

Ex: She attributed her sudden promotion to luck, believing that the timing of her boss's retirement played a significant role. 
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season
season
[noun]

the scheduled period during which official games or matches are played in a league or competition

Ex: The soccer season usually begins in August and runs through May. 
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