Objective Proficiency Second Edition is official preparation for the revised Cambridge English: Proficiency exam, also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). It has been fully updated in line with the revised exam. A variety of challenging, lively topics provide thorough training in exam skills and high-level language development. Each unit contains three double-page lessons ensuring flexibility, even pacing and progress. This stimulating material is also suitable for high-level students keen to improve their general English. Key features of Objective Proficiency: Interactive software, downloadable with purchase of the Student's Book, provides extra practice of exam skills, grammar and vocabulary. Regular Corpus spots, informed by Cambridge's unique collection of exam candidates' answers, the Cambridge Learner Corpus, tackle areas that Proficiency students still find challenging. Vocabulary sections, Phrase spots and Idiom spots informed by the English Vocabulary Profile ensure that students focus on useful, up-to-date language at C2 level. Regular Exam Folders provide systematic exam preparation and practice, covering each paper of the revised exam in detail. Writing Folders every two units give extensive practice in writing skills and exam technique. A Grammar Folder provides easy reference material with plenty of explanations and examples. The answer key provides clear explanations and includes highlighted recording scripts and useful cultural background information.