A new edition of the challenging secondary course which prepares students for success in their school-leaving exams. Popular features improved and updated in response to teachers" feedback: thought-provoking topics and authentic texts; demanding materials to build confidence; systematic exam training: exam tasks, tips and techniques; grammar activated through exam-like tasks; emphasis on effective production: - speaking on a range of involving subjects; - step-by-step guidance in writing a variety of texts; regular revision and recycling; grammar reference; dictionary-style wordlist.