Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Competition & Equipment

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

to take and lift something or someone up

to learn how something works or how to use it

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

to feel happy and satisfied

a flat, usually rectangular surface used for playing tabletop games

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

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

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

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

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

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

to finish a game without any winning sides

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

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

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

the condition of being physically healthy, strong, and able to perform physical activity

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

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

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

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

to join in a contest or game

an organized competition in which people or teams try to win

to take part in a competition or election and try to win it

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

the clothing worn by members of a sports team during games or training

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

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

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

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