Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: The activity of looking at and understanding written words, or the interpretation of a text or situation.

Example: She enjoys reading novels in her free time.

Definition: Prepared and willing to do something or available for use.

Example: I am ready to start the project as soon as possible.

Definition: To make someone or something prepared for use or action.

Example: She will ready the documents for the meeting.

Definition: To get or accept something that is given or sent to you.

Example: I was happy to receive the letter from my friend.

Definition: To take something that is given or sent to you, such as a gift, message, or information.

Example: I was happy to receive a letter from my friend.

Definition: Accepted or acknowledged by a group or society as true or valid.

Example: The received opinion on the matter has changed over the years.

Definition: In the past few days or weeks; not long ago.

Example: I recently started learning how to play the guitar.

Definition: To take a break or pause from a meeting or activity, often for a short period of time.

Example: The committee decided to recess for an hour to allow everyone to rest.

Definition: A break or pause in activities, often used for relaxation or play, especially in schools. It can also refer to a small, hidden area or space.

Example: The children enjoyed their recess by playing games outside.

Definition: To create a hollow space or indentation in something, or to place something into a hollow space.

Example: The architect recessed the windows to give the building a unique look.

Definition: A set of instructions that tells you how to prepare or make something, usually food, including a list of ingredients needed.

Example: I found a delicious recipe for chocolate cake online.

Definition: Being in the process of getting better after an illness or difficult situation.

Example: She is recovering from her surgery and feels stronger every day.

Definition: To get back to a normal state after a difficult situation, such as an illness or a setback.

Example: After a long illness, she is finally recovering and feeling better.

Definition: An act of doing something again, especially to correct a mistake or improve it.

Example: The teacher gave the students a redo on the test to help them improve their scores.

Definition: To perform an action again or to change something that has already been done.

Example: I need to redo my homework because I made several mistakes.

Definition: A product or item that is used to fill something again after it has been emptied, such as ink for a pen or liquid for a bottle.

Example: I need to buy a refill for my water bottle before the hike.

Definition: To fill something again after it has been emptied.

Example: I need to refill my water bottle before the hike.