READING & USE OF ENGLISH for the Cambridge English Proficiency has been designed to cater for the advanced needs of the candidates. The purpose of the book is to help students:

- develop their understanding of written English.

- build on their existing language skills.

- enrich their word power through a variety of vocabulary exercises which will help them understand different aspects of word usage.

- deal with advanced-level material which will help them gain confidence in their use of the English language.

- acquire an understanding of the finer points of complex texts, which will enable them to perfect their comprehension skills.

A grammar section, which includes advanced grammar points, is included in the Study Companion along with appendices covering word formation, phrasal verbs and prepositions.

READING & USE OF ENGLISH will not only provide students with ample practice in all parts of the Reading & Use of English Paper but will also enable them to cope with the intricacies of the English language, thus preparing them for the demands of the examination. (From the publisher)