B1 Level Wordlist - Special Occasions

Here you will learn some English words about special occasions, such as "celebration", "host", "engagement", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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B1 Level Wordlist
birth [noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: They celebrated the baby 's birth with a small gathering of close friends and family .

a ceremony during which students receive their degrees

Ex: The graduation ceremony concluded with the traditional singing of the alma mater , fostering a sense of unity and pride among graduates and attendees alike .

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

Ex: Their engagement lasted for two years before they got married .

the day on which fathers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

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the day on which mothers are appreciated and often receive gifts from their children

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a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

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October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy

Ex: They decorated their house with spiderwebs and pumpkins for Halloween .
event [noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The wedding was the most memorable event of the year , bringing together friends and family from all over the world .
occasion [noun]

an official or special ceremony or event

Ex: The anniversary party was a joyous occasion , with music , dancing , and laughter .

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

to throw [verb]

to hold or organize an event such as a party

Ex: He threw an elaborate dinner party to celebrate his promotion .

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The wedding celebration lasted well into the night , with guests dancing under the twinkling lights .

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing .
banner [noun]

a long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events

Ex: The company placed a banner outside the store to advertise its sale .

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

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candle [noun]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

Ex: The flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the wall as they enjoyed a romantic dinner .
present [noun]

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

Ex: He always brings thoughtful presents whenever he visits , which shows how much he values our friendship .
to wrap [verb]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

Ex: The florist expertly wrapped the bouquet in decorative paper and secured it with a bow .

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

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to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: We invite everyone to participate in the upcoming community clean-up event .

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 host [verb]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

Ex: Schools regularly host events to engage parents and showcase students ' achievements .