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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 14
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.sloomal
2.sluntid
3.bresic
4.obstacle
5.nandal
6.greerive
7.sincere
8.naron
9.pragmatic
10.birthday
11.tangle
12.diligent
13.sitent
14.rumble
15.parcel
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
By nine o'clock the streets were empty, the shops were dark, and only a single ta waited outside the station.
Both of my parents grew up on farms, so they know exactly how to rep a broken fence or a leaking tap.
There is a lovely little cafe next to the post office where you can ord soup and warm bread.
Even though the film received terrible reviews, we enjoyed the beautiful music and the cost more than we expected.
Every summer, thousands of tourists come to our island to swim, sunbathe, and taste the local seaf.
Owing to a software error, thousands of passengers found that their boarding passes had been cance overnight.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
After several devastating tsunamis struck coastal regions with almost no warning, many countries invested heavily in systems designed to detect danger far out at sea. Sens resting on the ocean floor meas tiny changes in water pressure, instantly sending sign to satellites whenever an earth disturbs the seabed nearby. Coastal sir, text message alerts, and loudspeaker announc then give resid precious minutes to move to higher ground before the wave actually arri. Even a warning of just ten or fifteen minutes can make the difference between an orde evacu and a genuine tragedy.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Every August, the night sky one of its best shows: the Perseid meteor shower. The meteors are not falling stars but tiny fragments of dust and rock, left behind by a comet called Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun once every 133 years. Each summer, Earth's orbit carries it directly through this trail of debris, and as the particles enter the atmosphere at high speed, friction burns them up in bright, brief streaks of light. Under a clear, dark sky, away from city lights, an observer might see anywhere from twenty to over a hundred meteors an hour at the shower's peak. Some observers the sky with long exposures. No telescope or equipment is needed; in fact, binoculars can make things worse, since they narrow the field of view. Experienced viewers recommend lying on the ground on a blanket, giving the eyes twenty minutes to adjust fully to the darkness before meteors become easy to spot. The shower gets its name because the meteors appear to radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus, although they can actually appear anywhere in the sky. Moonlight is the main enemy of a good display, since a bright moon washes out all but the brightest streaks. Meteor counts typically after midnight. Astronomers publish the exact peak night each year, since the debris is not evenly spread and some nights are noticeably than others.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains what causes the streaks of light?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why binoculars are not recommended?
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)
Grace: The party this weekend is space themed. Any ideas for a costume?
Henry: I was thinking of going as an astronaut, it seems fairly easy to put together.
Grace: That's a good choice. I might go as a planet, maybe Saturn with its rings.
Henry: That sounds fun and pretty unique compared to what everyone else usually wears.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What costume does Henry plan to wear?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Grace and Henry plan costumes for a space-themed party, with Henry choosing an astronaut and Grace deciding to dress as Saturn.
Transcript (available after checking)
Henry: Have you decided what time to tell everyone to arrive for Mia's surprise party?
Isla: I was thinking seven, so we have time to hide before she gets home.
Henry: That sounds good, but her train sometimes arrives early on Fridays.
Isla: True, let's ask people to come by half past six just to be safe.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Why does Isla suggest an earlier arrival time?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Henry and Isla plan Mia's surprise party and agree to move the guest arrival time earlier in case her train arrives early.
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 round clock with two hands. It tells us the time, and I have a similar one on my kitchen wall so that I am never late for work.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a single white egg. You can boil it, fry it, or use it in cooking, and I usually have scrambled eggs on Sunday mornings when I have more time.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is an open umbrella. People carry one when it rains, and I always keep a small one in my bag because the weather here changes so quickly.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Would you rather work for a large international company or a small local business? Compare the two options and explain which suits your personality better.
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Model answer: I would choose a small local business. In a large company, you can feel like a number, and it may take years to change anything. In a small team, you know everyone, learn many different tasks and see the results of your work. The salary might be lower, but I would enjoy the friendly atmosphere much more.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Write about it for three minutes. Describe a festival or celebration in your culture that you enjoy, and say what people do during it.
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Model answer: One celebration that I enjoy very much is the spring festival in my hometown. It takes place in April, when the flowers open, and the whole town goes out to the main square. People wear traditional clothes, and there are dancers, musicians and stalls selling sweets and handmade crafts. Children paint their faces and run around with balloons. In the evening, families have a big dinner together outdoors. I like this festival because it makes everybody feel connected, and even people who rarely speak to each other during the year stop to say hello.
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: This picture shows a lion. It has a big head and a thick mane, which means it is probably a male. Lions live in Africa, and they are strong hunters. I think people find them impressive because they look so powerful, but honestly, I would be very afraid if I met one in real life.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
What is the most interesting place you have visited in your own country? Describe it and say why other people should go there.
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Model answer: The most interesting place in my country is an old town built on a rocky hill by the sea. It has narrow streets, colourful houses and a castle from the twelfth century. I went there with my parents when I was fifteen, and I still remember the smell of fresh fish and the sound of church bells. I think people should visit it because it shows the history of the region, and the food in the local restaurants is excellent.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
What do you do for work, or what would you like to do?
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Model answer: I currently work as an assistant in an office, though I would eventually like to move into project management.
What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
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Model answer: I enjoy the moments when I solve a problem that seemed complicated at first.
How do you usually deal with stress at work?
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Model answer: I make a list of tasks and deal with the most urgent one first, which helps me feel less overwhelmed.
Tell me about the most difficult day you have had at work.
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Model answer: Once our system crashed right before an important deadline, and the whole team had to stay very late to fix it.
Why do you think job satisfaction matters so much for people's overall happiness?
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Model answer: We spend most of our waking hours at work, so if we dislike it, that unhappiness tends to spread into the rest of our lives as well.
Do you think salary or job satisfaction should matter more when choosing a career? Explain your view.
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Model answer: I think satisfaction should matter more in the long run, because a high salary in a job you hate often leads to burnout, while enjoying your work can keep you motivated for years.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe a fear you have managed to overcome. What was it, and what helped you face it?
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Model answer: For most of my life, I was terrified of speaking in front of large groups, to the point where I would feel physically sick before any presentation. Things began to change when a manager, without asking me, put me in charge of presenting a project update to the whole department. I prepared obsessively, practising in front of a mirror every night for a week. The actual presentation went reasonably well, and surviving it gave me a small amount of confidence to try again. Over the following year, I volunteered for more presentations rather than avoiding them, and slowly the fear became manageable, though I still feel a little nervous before starting. What helped most was simply repeating the experience instead of running from it.
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