READING & USE OF ENGLISH has been designed to cater to the advanced needs of Cambridge English Proficiency 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.