Upstream Proficiency C2: Student's Book

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 authentic 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 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 extensively as well as intensively; • 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 systematic practice of summary writing skills; • exam and study skills tips; • Self-Assessment sections at the end of each modulo; • practice in exam-style exercises for all five 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.