Upstream Proficiency C2 Student's Book + CD

Upstream Proficiency is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at CEF C2 level. The series combines active English learning with a variety of lively topics presented in themed units. Key Features theme-based units from a wide variety of sources in five modules a variety of cross-cultural topics systematic development of all four language skills through realistic challenging tasks which encourage the learner´s personal engagement lexical exercises practising and activating all essential vocabulary areas including collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, fixed phrases and word formation a varied range of reading texts from authentic contemporary sources, with exercises which encourage learners to read critically as well as carefully stimulating reading and listening tasks a wide range of speaking activities writing analysis and practice on all types of writing, with full models as well as syestematic practice of summary writing skills exam and study skills tips Self-Assessement sections at the end of each module practice in exam-style exercises for all four papers in the Proficiency exam grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas and more advanced grammar points, plus a Grammar Reference section a complete practice test