===== Cambridge Exams =====
**What it is:** Level-based exams aligned with CEFR (A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).  
**What it’s for:** Long-term certificate proving a specific CEFR level.  
**Example:** B2 First (FCE) shows B2 level for work/study.

===== Common exams (examples) =====
  * **A2 Key (KET)**
  * **B1 Preliminary (PET)**
  * **B2 First (FCE)**
  * **C1 Advanced (CAE)**
  * **C2 Proficiency (CPE)**

===== Preparation focus =====
  * Learn exam task types (reading use of English, writing formats)
  * Build vocabulary by topics + collocations
  * Speaking: partner practice + timed answers

===== Hard words (Glossary) =====
  * *aligned* /əˈlaɪnd/: tương thích/căn theo
  * *level-based* /ˈlevl beɪst/: theo cấp độ
  * *preparation* /ˌprepəˈreɪʃən/: chuẩn bị
  * *timed* /taɪmd/: có giới hạn thời gian