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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 12
AI-generated practice paper in the style of Duolingo English Test — original material, not a reproduction of any real exam paper, following the official task types. Listening audio is read aloud by your browser's voice. For Speaking you can record yourself and compare with a model answer, and Writing tasks include a model answer — neither is scored automatically, since that needs real speech and writing evaluation this site does not offer for this exam.
Reading
Read and Select
Look at each word. Is it a real English word?
1.immense
2.machine
3.plarne
4.vehicle
5.pillow
6.pluke
7.prurry
8.artery
9.zesker
10.frane
11.meticulous
12.velvet
13.outdoor
14.figid
15.flelry
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Rather than punishing the whole class, the headteacher spoke privately with each student whose behav had caused concern.
Judging by the tired faces at the breakfast table, the noisy party next door had ke everyone awake.
Anyone hoping to become a translator should read widely, keep a notebook of new expressions, and travel whenever poss.
Reaching the end of the corridor, Miriam pushed open a heavy door and found a hidden, sunlit gar.
Someone new has moved into the flat below ours, and every evening we hear beautiful piano mu.
A new smartphone app reminds you to stand up and stretch whenever you have been sitting for more than an ho.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
More cities are redesigning their streets to make cycling a safe and practical way to get around every day. Wide, physically separ bike lanes, protected junct, and sec parking near train stations all encou residents to swap short car journeys for a bicycle instead. Studies from several countries show that once safe infrast exists, cycling rat rise quickly, even among people who had never cycled regul before. Business owners who initially oppo removing car parking spaces often report increased foot once the new cycling lanes are fina built.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Five years ago, a car accident left Elena Vasquez with a broken leg and, doctors warned, little chance of running competitively again. She had been a promising marathon runner in her mid-twenties, ranked among the top in her country, when the crash ended what everyone assumed was the peak of her career. The recovery was slow and often demoralising; a metal rod now runs the length of her shin, and for the first year she could not walk without support. Physiotherapists suggested swimming as a way to rebuild strength without stressing the bone, and Elena spent months in the pool before she dared attempt a slow jog. Her physiotherapist a log of every session to track tiny gains. Many athletes in her position would have accepted retirement, but Elena has always resisted being told what her body cannot do. She her training from nothing, running for thirty seconds at a time before slowly extending the intervals. Coaches who had once dismissed her chances began to notice that her times, while modest at first, were improving steadily. Two years after the accident, she completed her first marathon since the crash, finishing far outside her old personal best but crying with relief at the line. Sponsors who once dropped her now to feature her comeback in adverts. Last month, remarkably, she for the national team, a result nobody had expected.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how Elena began rebuilding her fitness?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence describes her first marathon after the accident?
19. What is the main idea of the passage?
20. What is the best title for the passage?
Listening
Listen and Type
Listen and type the sentence you hear. You can play the audio as many times as you like.
1. Type what you hear.
2. Type what you hear.
3. Type what you hear.
4. Type what you hear.
5. Type what you hear.
6. Type what you hear.
Interactive Listening
Listen to each conversation, then answer.
Transcript (available after checking)
Carla: The construction next door has been so loud since early this morning.
David: I noticed too, it's been going on for almost two hours straight now.
Carla: Should we say something to them, or just wait for it to stop?
David: Let's give it until noon, and if it continues, we'll go speak to them.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. How long has the construction been going on, according to David?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla and David discuss the loud construction noise next door and agree to wait until noon before deciding whether to complain.
Transcript (available after checking)
Henry: Would you be able to help with the school drop-off on Mondays and Wednesdays?
Isla: Sure, I can manage those two days if you take Tuesdays and Thursdays instead.
Henry: That works for me. What about Fridays, who's covering that day?
Isla: I think we agreed to take turns on Fridays every other week.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Which days will Isla cover regularly?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Henry and Isla divide the school drop-off duties between them, with Isla taking Mondays and Wednesdays and alternating Fridays.
Writing
Write About the Photo
Look at each picture and write one or two sentences describing it.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a big elephant with a long trunk and large ears. Elephants are the biggest animals that live on land, and I once saw one at a zoo when I was a child.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a horse with four strong legs and a long tail. Horses can run very fast, and many people enjoy riding them in the countryside at weekends.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a dog standing and looking straight ahead. Dogs are often called our best friends, and I think this one would love a long walk in the park.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Why do you think some people find it so hard to speak in public, and what advice would you give to someone who has to give a presentation next week?
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Model answer: Many people are afraid that the audience will judge them or that they will forget what to say. My advice is to practise the presentation aloud several times, perhaps in front of a friend. Also, remember that the audience wants you to do well. Taking a few slow breaths before you begin really helps you relax.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Some people believe that the internet has made us less intelligent. Do you agree or disagree?
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Model answer: I disagree with this idea. The internet gives us access to almost everything humans have ever written, and I can learn a new skill in an evening by watching a good tutorial. It is true that we do not remember phone numbers or facts as well, but we do not really need to. What matters is knowing how to find and judge information. The problem is not intelligence, it is attention. Many people jump from one page to another and never think deeply, so we should train ourselves to focus.
Speaking
Speak About the Photo
Look at the picture and speak about it for 30 seconds.
Speak about the picture. Say as much as you can.
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Model answer: In this picture, there is an egg. It is white and smooth, and it has an oval shape. Eggs are very useful in the kitchen. You can boil them, fry them or add them to cakes. On weekends, I like to make an omelette with cheese and tomatoes for my family.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Describe the best teacher you ever had. What made the lessons different, and what do you remember most?
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Model answer: My best teacher was my history teacher in high school, Mr Grant. He never made us memorise dates; instead, he told history as if it was a series of amazing stories. He once asked us to act out a trial from the Middle Ages, and I still remember my part. His lessons were different because he made us curious and let us ask any question. He is the reason I still enjoy reading about the past.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
What do you do to stay physically active?
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Model answer: I go running twice a week and sometimes cycle to work as well.
How has your level of activity changed since you were younger?
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Model answer: I used to play team sports every day, but now my job keeps me sitting, so I have to make more effort to move.
Do you prefer exercising alone or with a group?
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Model answer: I prefer a group, because having a friend waiting for me makes it much harder to skip a session.
Describe a time when you struggled to keep an exercise habit.
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Model answer: Last winter I stopped running for two months because it was cold and dark, and it was hard to start again.
Why do so many people find it difficult to stay consistent with exercise?
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Model answer: Motivation naturally goes up and down, and without a clear routine or a specific goal, it is easy to keep postponing exercise until tomorrow.
Should employers be responsible for encouraging their staff to exercise? What could they do?
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Model answer: I think employers can help a little, for example by offering a gym discount or organising a walking meeting, but the main responsibility should still be with the individual.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Is it better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside? Explain what advantages each place offers.
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Model answer: Both places have advantages, so I find it difficult to choose. In the countryside, children can play outside safely, breathe clean air and learn about animals and plants. There is also often a stronger sense of community. On the other hand, a city offers better schools, more cultural activities and more career opportunities later. Children in a city learn to be independent early by using public transport and meeting people from different backgrounds. If I could decide, I would raise children in a small town near a city, so they could enjoy nature during the week and visit museums and theatres at the weekend.
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