The Gold series provides the most effective and popular preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate and Proficiency exams. With the unique Exam Maximiser, Gold is the preferred choice of students and teachers. Gold teaches students all the language, skills and techniques they need for exam success. Gold builds students` confidence by explaining what they have to do, showing them how to do it, and providing plenty of practice. Gold makes exam preparation fun - with thought-provoking texts and motivating practice activities. The Exam Maximiser is packed with extra practice, exam tips and strategies to maximise students` potential, plus a complete practice test. New Proficiency Gold Coursebook checklist: fully updated in line with the revised exam, thorough training and guidance on how to deal with the new question types, special Exam Focus sections for each paper, completely revised writing section