This textbook is the fourth volume of the definitive and widely recognized five-volume academic series for university-level English majors. Edited by the legendary linguist V. D. Arakin, this volume is tailored for advanced learners (C1 level) during their fourth academic year.The course focuses on mastering nuanced language proficiency, critical text analysis, and advanced stylistics. It includes complex thematic units covering political, social, and cultural topics, supported by authentic literary texts from classic and contemporary English and American writers. The material aims to refine students' analytical reading skills, expand their idiomatic vocabulary, and perfect their argumentative speaking and academic writing abilities required for professional career tracks in linguistics, translation, and education.