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Work and Jobs Vocabulary – B1

Polyglotopia Team — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:49:38 +0000

Welcome to another B1 Vocabulary List Quiz, on the topic of work and jobs. Building on your vocabulary is essential to have a B1 level in English, and the topic of jobs is a perfect example of an everyday discussion topic you might want to talk about.

For example: Which term is used to talk about a person who represents others in a court of law? What document outlines the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee?

In this quiz, you can find 15 multiple-choice questions and four options. The vocabulary used in the quiz has been taken from the B1 Vocabulary List, more specifically the Work and Jobs column from the topic lists.

Let’s practise and find out!

Work and Jobs B1 Vocabulary Quiz

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Work and Jobs Vocabulary: employ and its derivatives

How did you do? Below you can find some confusing words on the topic of work and jobs, as well as an explanation:

Term	Definition
Employ	Give a job to another person, hire them.
Employer	Someone who gives people jobs and pays them for their work.
Employee	A person who works for someone else and gets paid for the job they do.
Employment	Having a job or doing work that someone pays you for. It’s when you have a job to do.
Unemployed	When someone doesn’t have a job. They’re not currently working.

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Education Vocabulary-B1

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:51:16 +0000

Prepare for your B1 exam with this B1 education vocabulary quiz! It includes a variety of education-related vocabulary, taken from the B1 PET vocabulary list.

(available here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/506887-b1-preliminary-2020-vocabulary-list.pdf).

This interactive quiz includes words such as term, register, essay, degree, course, and others. It contains 22 questions with 4 multiple-choice options. So, grab your notebook or your laptop and let’s get started! Ready to test yourself? What mark can you get?

Education vocabulary Quiz

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Education vocabulary explanation: handwriting, notes, essay, qualifications, and marks

How did you do? Below you can find some of the most difficult words that appear on the quiz, as well as their definitions. The words are:

Handwriting: The way you write with your hand, including how you form letters and words on paper.
Notes: Short written records that capture important information during classes, meetings, or while studying.
Essay: A short piece of writing where you share your thoughts and ideas on a specific topic in a structured way.
Qualifications: Proof that shows you have the skills or knowledge needed for a job, often gained through education or experience. Examples include degrees or certifications.
Marks: The scores or grades you get in tests or assignments, indicating how well you did and what you’ve learned.

Can you write a text including all these words? Write it in the comments! Make sure to save the page for future revision!

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Somewhere only we know – Keane | Worksheet | PET Reading Part 6

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:14:39 +0000

The wonderful, motivating song "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, has become viral in several social media platforms, often used in reels with beautiful sceneries. The song expresses the nostalgia we feel when we think about our youth and invites listeners to feel these emotions and recall places, people and feelings from the past. After listening to the song, you can think about or discuss the questions related to its meaning. Before listening, you can guess the missing words and this way give yourself some grammar practice, especially if you need to prepare for a B1 exam. The following activity focuses on Part 6 of the PET Reading exam, but can be used for general grammar and listening practice as well.

Practise PET Reading Part 6 with a song

If you feel overwhelmed by B1 Practice and looking for a more entertaining way to get better marks in the exam, why don't you use some music to practise for Reading Part 6 part? PET B1 Reading Part 6 is challenging for many students and this worksheet is going to help you practise in a fun and memorable way. Apart from being a fun way to practise, listening to a song makes the answers easier to remember, and boosts your listening skills too. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

PET Reading Part 6 tips and further practise

If you want more detailed information on what is included in Reading Part 6, you can have a look at this article. It explains the grammar points you need to study in order to get higher scores in this part of the exam. There is also a sample activity for you to practise.

First, complete the gaps:

I walked across ____________empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of ________hand
I felt _______earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where ________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came ___________a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used ______love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely _____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why _________ we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why ___________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ______
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why __________we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why___________we go?
So, why __________ we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why __________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Now listen to the song and check your answers:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

What do you think the singer means by "somewhere only we know"?
How does the singer feel about this special place mentioned in the song?
Do you have a special place that holds sentimental value for you? Can you describe it?
What images or scenes come to your mind when you listen to the song?
What emotions do you feel when you listen to this song?
What images would you include if you had to make a video clip for this song?
Can you find words or phrases in the lyrics that you didn't know before?
What are some “simple things” that you loved and still remember from when you were younger? Could you draw one of these?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go?
So, why don't we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Find the song worksheet here:

Somewhere only we know by Keane | Pdf

Find the worksheet with the answers here:

Somewhere only we know by Keane answers | Pdf

Practise with songs here:

Music

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Sports

Polyglotopia Team — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:18:39 +0000

Welcome to our B1 Vocabulary List Quiz on the topic of Sports! This quiz is designed to help you enhance your sports-related vocabulary. Whether you’re a sports fan, or simply want to test your English B1 vocabulary knowledge, this quiz is for you. Learn words such as extreme sports, athletics, stadium and more. Are you ready to practise with this interactive sports-themed quiz?

Test yourself by taking the quiz, inspired by the Cambridge PET and PET for Schools Vocabulary List.

(available here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/506887-b1-preliminary-2020-vocabulary-list.pdf)

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Services

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:13:59 +0000

Welcome to another one of our Cambridge B1 Vocabulary List Quizzes! This one is about services: you will find vocabulary items such as bank, dentist, theatre, sports centre. Services are important for our daily lives so knowing this vocabulary is essential, especially for people who wish to travel abroad. Test your knowledge of the services’ vocabulary by taking this quiz, inspired by the Cambridge PET and PET for Schools Vocabulary List.

(available here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/506887-b1-preliminary-2020-vocabulary-list.pdf)

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Environment

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 21 May 2023 20:45:33 +0000

Welcome to the B1 Vocabulary Quiz focused on the topic of the environment. This quiz aims to test your knowledge and understanding of essential vocabulary related to environmental issues and sustainability. By taking this quiz, you will have the opportunity to assess your familiarity with words such as pollution, recycling, climate change, and litter. The words are taken from the Cambridge B1 Vocabulary List, so the quiz will be especially helpful to those students who are preparing for the PET exam, or in general to students who want to be able to understand essential vocabulary related to the environment. Are you ready to start? Let’s dive in!

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B1 Reading part 6 (Open Cloze)

Polyglotopia Team — Fri, 19 May 2023 10:31:22 +0000

Are you practising for your B1 Cambridge exam? One of the most challenging parts is by far Reading Part 6. If you want to understand what is tested in this part, find some tips and do some practice, have a look at this article.

What is B1 Reading part 6?

In this part of the test, you are given a text (email, article, blog entry etc) of around 120-140 words. Six words of the text are omitted and you have to find them. You get one mark for each correct answer.

What is tested in B1 Reading part 6?

The short answer is: grammar. In order to get high scores in this part of the exam, you need to make sure you revise the following grammatical structures, phrasal verbs and fixed phrases.

Auxiliary verbs: do, be, have

Articles: a, an, the

Conditionals: if, unless

Comparatives/superlatives: than, more, most, less, least, etc

Determiners: this, that, those, etc

Linking words: and, so, but, etc

Modal verbs: can, might, may, should, etc

Prepositions: in, of, to, for, about, from, etc

Pronouns: it, they, we, she, her, each, somebody, every, etc

Quantifiers: some, lot, few, little, etc

Relative pronouns: who, which, whose, etc

Negatives: no, nobody, etc

Phrasal verbs: get on, take part, catch up, etc

Fixed phrases: from time to time, sooner or later, etc

How to do B1 reading part 6 step by step:

1. Quickly read the text to get an idea of what it is about.

2. Complete each sentence with the missing words.

3. Read again and make sure your answers are not only grammatically correct, but also make sense!

4. Remember to fill in all the gaps, even if you are not sure about the answer.

Ready to practise? For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.

Hey Penelope!

How's everything going? I miss you so much and I have some news to share with you!

Guess what? I've finally joined a local basketball team! It's a lot of fun playing with a great group of people, I miss playing with you. We've had some intense games, and I've even scored a three pointers. Can you believe it?

By the way, have you been following the league playoffs? The games have been absolutely thrilling. I was thinking... why we plan a basketball-watching party when you visit?

course, you can also come and watch one of my matches as we will be taking in another local tournament next month. Let me know what you think! I'd love to hear how you're getting with the new teammates.

Take care and talk to you soon!

Fatima

but, few, don't, Of, part, on

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Weather vocabulary B1 – List Quiz

Polyglotopia Team — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:29:50 +0000

Are you looking to test your knowledge of weather related vocabulary? Look no further than our B1 vocabulary quiz! Whether you’re a weather enthusiast or just curious about the terminology, this fun and interactive quiz will challenge your understanding of terms like temperature, breeze, storm, and other weather-related words. With 30 multiple-choice questions, each with four options to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to prove your expertise.

So, grab a cup of hot cocoa or a refreshing glass of lemonade (depending on the weather outside), sit back, and put your weather knowledge to the test!

Weather vocabulary Quiz

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Weather vocabulary explanation: gale, heat, breeze and storm

How did you do? Below you can find some of the most difficult words that appear on the quiz, as well as their definitions. The words are:

1) gale: a strong wind

2) heat: high temperature

3) breeze: a gentle, cooling wind

4) storm: an extreme weather condition, characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder or lightining.

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Present Simple VS Present Continuous Quiz

Polyglotopia Team — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:05:46 +0000

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B1 Preliminary (PET & PET for schools) useful links 2024

Polyglotopia Team — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:49:36 +0000

Are you preparing for your B1 exam and looking for links to websites where you can practise online for free? Below you can find a list of useful websites that can help you with your preparation:

1. Cambridge English

This is the official website of Cambridge examinations. Apart from the sample papers, you can find information about the exam day and also a vocabulary list for your B1 exam.

If you are taking the B1 PET exam, click on this link:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/preliminary/preparation/

If you are taking the B1 PET for schools exam, click on this link:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/preliminary-for-schools/preparation/

2. Examenglish

This website has practice activities for each part, as well as well categorised grammar and vocabulary interactive quizzes. It's simple, easy to use and can give you an idea of your performance in each part.

If you are taking the B1 PET exam, click on this link:

https://www.examenglish.com/PET/index.html

If you are taking the B1 PET for schools exam, click on this link:

https://www.examenglish.com/PET/PET_for_schools.html

3. Floe-joe

This is another user-friendly website where you can find practice activities for the Reading, Listening and Speaking parts of the exam. It also includes B1 vocabulary and grammar quizzes. Have a look here:

https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/preliminaryenglish/

4. Test-English

A modern website that includes grammar and skills activities organised by levels. Although not all the activities have a Cambridge B1 exam format, the topics are engaging and it's great practice. The grammar activities include explanations so that you learn from your mistakes. You can find the website by clicking here:

https://test-english.com/ (Choose the skill you need to practise and then click on B1 level.)

5. Englishrevealed

This website also contains a variety of B1 skills, vocabulary and grammar quizzes, although some of them need updating as they have the old exam format. Keeping that in mind, you can access the website via this link:

https://www.englishrevealed.co.uk/pet.php

6. Polyglotopia

You can find a lot of vocabulary practice quizzes in our website so that you can master the B1 Vocabulary List. We will also be adding new exam practice tasks every month, so keep an eye on the updates.

https://polyglotopia.com/category/exams/cambridge/b1/

This concludes our list with B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary For Schools Test. Do you have any other recommendations? Let us know so we can help more students! We wish you the best of luck with your preparation!

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Work and Jobs Vocabulary – B1

Work and Jobs B1 Vocabulary Quiz

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Work and Jobs Vocabulary: employ and its derivatives

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Education Vocabulary-B1

Education vocabulary Quiz

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Education vocabulary explanation: handwriting, notes, essay, qualifications, and marks

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Somewhere only we know – Keane | Worksheet | PET Reading Part 6

Practise PET Reading Part 6 with a song

PET Reading Part 6 tips and further practise

First, complete the gaps:

Now listen to the song and check your answers:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

Find the song worksheet here:

Find the worksheet with the answers here:

Practise with songs here:

B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Sports

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Services

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Environment

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B1 Reading part 6 (Open Cloze)

What is B1 Reading part 6?

What is tested in B1 Reading part 6?

How to do B1 reading part 6 step by step:

Ready to practise? For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.

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Weather vocabulary B1 – List Quiz

Weather vocabulary Quiz

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Weather vocabulary explanation: gale, heat, breeze and storm

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Present Simple VS Present Continuous Quiz

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B1 Preliminary (PET & PET for schools) useful links 2024

1. Cambridge English

2. Examenglish

3. Floe-joe

4. Test-English

5. Englishrevealed

6. Polyglotopia