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Vocabulary Listening Part 4
arrive, get and reach

O Exam candidates often confuse the words arrive, • You have one minute to read the questions before
& get and reach. Choose the correct option in italics. you listen.
1 The easiest way to arrive / get / reach to the coast • Read the main part of each question
is carefully first.
by car.
• If you have time, go back and read the
2 The plane was latetaking off and has only just options for each question.
arrived / got / reached.
3 When they arrived / got / reached the top of the
mountain, they were unable to see anythingdue
to the thick cloud.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of
arrive, get or reach.
1 After an hour’s discussion we finally
a decision.
2 The traffic was so bad that by the time they
to the supermarket it had
closed.
3 She’s drivinghome and she’llphone me when
she
4 What time do you normally. .. to
college in the morning?
5 When they at the hotel, they
went straight to their rooms.
6 When you the end of the road, PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
you’ll see the market on your left.

Complete the sentences with arrive and an adverb Work in pairs. You will hear an interview with Cathy Ko, who
or adverbial phrase in the box. runs her own fashion magazine called Tailor. Before you
listen, think about what might be involved in publishing a
finally in time on time safe and sound successful magazine. Make a list of your ideas.
shortly unannounced
Listen to the interview once without reading the questions
1 Mum was worried that we might have an accident
because of the snow,but we 0 below. How many of your ideas from Exercise 1are
home ,much to her relief. mentioned?
2 Sandy was late for the refreshments,but he
to hear the speeches. Read questions 1 -7. How many can you answer already?
3 Our online store has a great reputation for 1 Why did Cathy decide to call her magazine Tailor?
punctuality, with 90%of orders A She named it after someone she’s close to.
B She chose the first word she found in a book.
4 The Orient Express from Paris will C She wanted something that was easy to say.
be at Platform
12. 2 Cathy says that the pressure of workingto tight deadlines
5 Uncle Kamal in the middle of A has caused her serious health issues.
lunch,so we set an extra place for him at the B has had an impact on her social life.
table. C has led to arguments between her colleagues.
6 We were very late because of the traffic, and
when we ,the show had nearly 3 What does Cathy most admire about her team of writers?
finished.
A their ability to handle criticism
B their strong work ethic
C their good sense of humour