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CAE vs CPE

I checked the CAE test exam yesterday, and I must say John was right. It is difficult, and I'm willing to sacrifice a couple of months to prepare for this exam instead of striving for unachievable and unrealistic goals. I checked the Cambridge website, and according to the current CAE exam regulations, one can achieve a scale score of 200-210 (grade A), which states that one's demonstrated ability at level C2. Should I pass the CAE exam with flying colours, I'll still go for a CPE exam just for the sake of doing another exam :) The difference between the CAE and CPE exams is profound, but I don't need to rush, fortunately.

Anyway, I went to pick up the books I'd ordered yesterday, but when I got there, I found a note on the closed door saying 'The shop is closed till 13:00 due to an electric outage'. I was fuming. They could have added this tiny piece of information to the order confirmation letter, which only contained the following: you can pick up the ordered items anytime during opening hours. I called the shop after returning home, and instead of apologising, they were extremely rude and resentful. What a brilliant service, isn't it? Well, Ági was kind to pick the books up after finishing her shift at the university, and now I can start the exam preparation tomorrow, before and after my dentist's appointment.


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