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

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience .

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

Ex: Many fans traveled across the country to support their team in the final .
to hold [verb]

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

Ex: We held a family gathering last weekend .

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

Ex: Only the best players get chosen to represent the national team .
to score [verb]

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

Ex: Our team scored twice during the second half .
to beat [verb]

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

Ex: The runner trained hard to beat the competition and cross the finish line first .
workout [noun]

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

Ex: He incorporated a morning workout into his daily routine to improve his overall fitness and start the day with a boost of endorphins .

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I ’ve never played chess , but I ’ll have a go .

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: It 's a bit tricky , but you 'll get the hang of parallel parking with practice .

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

Ex: They recommend winding down before sleep by dimming the lights and avoiding screens .

to feel happy and satisfied

Ex: The atmosphere at the party started to cheer up as more people arrived .
board [noun]

a flat, usually rectangular surface used for playing tabletop games

Ex: She rolled the dice across the board .
helmet [noun]

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

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
piece [noun]

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

Ex: He accidentally knocked over his game piece while reaching for the dice .
gym [noun]

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

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house .
court [noun]

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

Ex: They spent the afternoon playing volleyball on the sandy court .
pitch [noun]

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

Ex: The coach instructed the team to gather near the center of the pitch .
track [noun]

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

Ex: The track is made of synthetic material for better grip .
to draw [verb]

to finish a game without any winning sides

Ex: The Monopoly game was drawn after several hours of intense trading and property management .
to lose [verb]

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

Ex: Our team lost to the undefeated champions .
score [noun]

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

Ex: The football game concluded , and the final score delighted the crowd .

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

Ex: Fans cheered as their favorite player secured the championship point .
fitness [noun]

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

Ex: Her fitness level improved significantly after joining the local gym .

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

Ex:
point [noun]

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

Ex: The basketball team is ahead by ten points .
to race [verb]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

Ex: Tomorrow , I will race in the city marathon .
racing [noun]

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

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .
contest [noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The pie-eating contest drew a large crowd at the fair .

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

Ex: Teams from different schools will contest in the annual spelling bee competition .
to kick [verb]

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

Ex: My brother loves to kick the ball around in the backyard .
kit [noun]

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

Ex: The kit included a jersey , shorts , and socks .
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 team won the championship in their league last year .

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

Ex: The coach gave a motivational speech to the team in the locker room during halftime .
luck [noun]

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

Ex: He felt that his luck had changed when he found a $ 100 bill on the sidewalk while walking to work .
season [noun]

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

Ex: He scored the most goals during the soccer season .