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Free: Exam Guides for Candidates for Cambridge C2 Proficiency
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Free: Paper-based sample test
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Free: Computer-based sample tests
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Reading and Use of English sample test
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Reading and Use of English answer key (PDF)
Listening answer key (PDF)
There is no answer key for the Writing Paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the C2 Proficiency handbook. (PDF)
Reading & Use of English resources:
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Writing resources:
Use this checklist to improve your written English and practise for your exam. Download the Level C2 writing checklist
Listening resources:
Speaking resources:
Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (CEPD) contains over 230,000 pronunciations of words, names and phrases, including personal names, company names, and words related to science and technology.
A document containing detailed comments on the student performances, seen in this video. It also includes information on the format of the Speaking test and how it is assessed.
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