Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Definition: Relating to something that is favored or cherished, often used to describe a topic or name that someone particularly loves or cares about.

Example: She gave her dog a pet name that showed her affection.

Definition: An animal that is kept at home for enjoyment and companionship, rather than for work or food.

Example: I have a pet cat that loves to play with toys.

Definition: To stroke or gently touch someone or something, often in a loving or affectionate way.

Example: She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.

Definition: This word describes someone, usually a girl or woman, who is small and slender in build.

Example: She wore a beautiful dress that perfectly suited her petite frame.

Definition: A size of clothing designed for women who are shorter and have a slender build.

Example: She always shops in the petite section for her dresses.

Definition: To make a phone call to someone.

Example: I will phone you later this evening.

Definition: A device used for communication that allows people to talk to each other over long distances by converting sound into electrical signals.

Example: I called my friend on the phone to ask about the party.

Definition: To contact someone using a telephone or to call someone on the phone.

Example: I will phone my friend to tell her the news.

Definition: A way of teaching reading and spelling that focuses on the sounds of letters and how they combine to form words.

Example: Teachers often use phonics to help children learn how to read.

Definition: A copy of a document or image made using a machine that reproduces it by using light.

Example: I need to make a photocopy of this report for the meeting.

Definition: To create a copy of a document or image using a machine that makes photographic reproductions.

Example: I need to photocopy these documents for the meeting.

Definition: The process of making copies of documents or images using a machine called a photocopier.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

Definition: The action of making a copy of a document or image using a machine that produces copies on paper.

Example: I spent the afternoon photocopying important documents for the meeting.

Definition: A person who takes pictures using a camera, often as a profession or hobby.

Example: The photographer captured stunning images of the sunset.

Definition: To gather or harvest something, often fruit or crops, or to choose something carefully.

Example: The children picked apples from the tree.

Definition: A tool used for breaking hard surfaces, often with a curved bar sharpened at both ends and a long handle.

Example: He used a pick to break up the frozen ground in the garden.

Definition: To choose or select something from a group or to gather something, often using your hands or a tool.

Example: She decided to pick the red apples from the tree.

Definition: A visual representation or image created by drawing, painting, or photography, often displayed on a flat surface.

Example: She hung a beautiful picture of the sunset on the wall.

Definition: To create a visual representation of something, such as a drawing or photograph, or to describe something in a way that helps others imagine it clearly.

Example: She can picture the scene perfectly in her mind as she reads the story.

Definition: A part or portion of something that has been separated from a whole, or a single item considered as a unit.

Example: She took a piece of cake from the table.

Definition: To join or unite different parts together to form a whole.

Example: She pieced together the broken vase using glue.