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 \n2.this certificate should be kept in a safe place;  \n3.Cambridge willnot issue a copy of this certificate;  \n4.any alteration to the certificate invalidates the certificate and Cambridge does not certify any such alterations;  \n5.use of an altered certificate is a criminal offence and Cambridge may also take civil action for damages caused  \n6.ownership of the copyright in the contents and layout of this certificate is and remains the property of Cambridge.Theownership of all trademarks shown on it are,and remain,the property of Cambridge or their respective owners.  \nA candidate who has lost a cerificate may apply for a cerifying statement from Cambridge.Any application will be subject to theconditions in place at the time of the application.","cbCaikxEr2X5vLWZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikxEr2X5vLWZ","pdf",4407212,"English","# GCE AS Level and GCE A Level\n## Grade definitions and speaking endorsements\n# GCE Ordinary Level (GCE O Level)\n## Grade definitions and oral tests\n# Private candidates\n# Conditions of issue","[{\"question\":\"How are GCE AS Level grades defined on the certificate?\",\"answer\":\"GCE AS Level grades are shown as a(a), b(b), c(c), d(d), or e(e), where a is the highest and e is the lowest. 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