Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: A person who regularly engages in a particular activity or profession, especially in a skilled or professional manner.

Example: As a dedicated practicer, she spends hours each day improving her musical skills.

Definition: Someone who is actively involved in a particular profession or way of life, such as a lawyer or a member of a religion.

Example: She is a practicing doctor who helps many patients every day.

Definition: To do something repeatedly or regularly in order to get better at it or to maintain a skill.

Example: She needs to practise her piano skills every day to improve.

Definition: A type of baby carriage used for transporting infants, typically with four wheels and a reclining seat.

Example: She pushed the pram down the street with her baby inside.

Definition: To cook food partially or completely before it is needed for a meal.

Example: I like to precook the chicken so it’s ready for the stir-fry later.

Definition: Describing food that has been cooked before being packaged or sold, so it can be quickly reheated or served.

Example: I bought some precooked chicken to save time on dinner preparation.

Definition: To cook food partially or fully before it is needed for a meal.

Example: The chef precooked the chicken to save time during the dinner rush.

Definition: A person who has a position of authority or responsibility, often in a school, where they help maintain order and assist teachers.

Example: The prefect organized the school event and ensured everything ran smoothly.

Definition: To choose one thing over another because it is more desirable or valuable.

Example: I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.

Definition: Referring to children who are not yet old enough to start kindergarten, typically around ages 4 to 5.

Example: The prekindergarten program helps children prepare for their first year of school.

Definition: A class or program for young children, typically ages three to four, that prepares them for kindergarten.

Example: My daughter will start prekindergarten next year to get ready for school.

Definition: Something that comes before the main event or action, often serving as an introduction or preparation.

Example: The preliminary results of the study were promising, leading to further research.

Definition: A test or event that comes before the main one, often to prepare for it or to determine who will participate in the main event.

Example: The preliminary rounds of the tournament will decide which teams advance to the finals.