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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 15
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.frorry
2.romure
3.brupry
4.zealous
5.ribbon
6.tactic
7.veernal
8.neton
9.landscape
10.lasub
11.dugish
12.brochure
13.driveway
14.yellow
15.diplomat
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Look carefully at the top corner of the map, where the mapmaker drew a tiny sea mon for fun.
Traffic lights are switched off at midnight in the small town, and, remarkably, drivers seem to beh even more politely.
A well-designed museum exhibition guides visitors through a story, gently lead them from one room to the next.
Please arrive early on Saturday, because the parking near the stadium fills up long before the game sta.
Cheerful music floated through the open window, and soon the whole street was danc in the warm evening air.
Whoever designed this website clearly never tried to find the contact page, because it is hid behind three menus.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Foxes have become surprisingly common visitors in many towns and cities around the world. They slip through gardens at dusk, raid unatt bins, and sometimes raise their cu beneath garden sheds without residents ever noticing. Unlike their countryside relatives, urban foxes have adap to a diet of left food, earth, and whatever small mamm they can catch between houses. Wildlife expe say that as long as people avo feeding them directly, these animals gener cause far less trouble than most residents ass.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Wangari Maathai grew up in rural Kenya in the 1940s, at a time when few girls were sent to school. She won a scholarship to study biology in the United States, and later became the first woman in East or Central Africa to earn a doctorate. When she returned home, she noticed that the landscape of her childhood had changed. Forests had been cleared for plantations, streams had dried up, and rural women were walking further each day to find firewood and clean water. Maathai saw that these problems were connected, and in 1977 she launched a project that would become the Green Belt Movement. The idea was disarmingly simple: pay poor rural women a small amount to plant trees. The trees provided fuel, food for animals and protection for the soil, and the modest income gave the women a measure of independence. Her work was not welcomed by everyone. The government of the day regarded her as a troublemaker. Matters grew worse when she against the sale of public land to developers, and she was arrested, beaten and, on several occasions, threatened. Nevertheless, the movement grew, and over the following decades its members planted tens of millions of trees. In 2004 Maathai became the first African woman to the Nobel Peace Prize, in of her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence describes the central idea of her project?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence shows how the authorities regarded her?
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)
Isla: The job fair is this Friday. Have you printed enough copies of your resume?
Jack: Not yet, I should probably print at least ten to be safe.
Isla: Good idea, and maybe prepare a short introduction about yourself too.
Jack: True, I'll practice that tonight so I sound confident on the day.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. How many resume copies does Jack plan to print?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Isla reminds Jack to prepare for the job fair by printing resumes and practicing a short introduction about himself.
Transcript (available after checking)
David: I'm halfway through this recipe, but I just realized we're out of butter.
Emma: You could try using vegetable oil instead, it usually works fine in baking.
David: Good idea, how much oil should I use in place of the butter?
Emma: Just use a little less oil than the butter amount, maybe three quarters.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. What does Emma suggest David use instead of butter?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: David runs out of butter while baking, and Emma suggests substituting a slightly smaller amount of vegetable oil instead.
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: This is a flower with colourful petals and a green stem. People often give flowers as a present, and I bought some for my mother on her last birthday.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a bus with a row of windows. Buses carry a lot of passengers at the same time, and I take one every day to get to my English class.
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.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Some companies give employees a free day each month to work on any project they like. Would this be a good idea for your workplace or school? Explain what you would do with the time.
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Model answer: I think it would be an excellent idea because people work harder when they are interested in something. With a free day, I would try to build a small website to help visitors learn our local history. Even if the project did not become useful, I would learn new skills, and the company might get a new idea from it.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Should people be allowed to keep exotic animals, such as snakes or monkeys, as pets?
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Model answer: I do not think exotic animals should be kept as pets by ordinary people. These animals need special food, a large space and a climate that is often very different from an apartment. Many of them become sick or die because their owners do not know how to look after them. Some can also be dangerous, and if they escape, they may harm local wildlife. There are already many dogs and cats that need homes. If someone loves unusual animals, it is better to visit a sanctuary or support wildlife charities.
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: The picture shows a flower with colourful petals and a green stem. Flowers make places look beautiful, and many people give them as gifts. I like to keep fresh flowers on my kitchen table, because they make the room feel brighter. Last spring, I planted some in my balcony, and they grew very well.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Tell me about a film, series or book that you would recommend to a friend. What is it about, and why would they enjoy it?
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Model answer: I would recommend a novel called The Old Lighthouse, which is about a woman who moves to a remote island and discovers old letters hidden in the walls. It is a mystery, but it is also a story about friendship and starting a new life. My friend loves both detective stories and calm settings, so I think she would enjoy it. The writing is simple and beautiful, and the ending surprised me completely.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
What is one goal you have for the next year?
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Model answer: My main goal for next year is to reach a more advanced level in English.
What steps are you taking, or planning to take, to reach that goal?
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Model answer: I am practising speaking twice a week and reading a little every day to build my vocabulary.
Do you prefer setting short-term goals or long-term goals? Why?
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Model answer: I prefer short-term goals, because reaching them regularly keeps me motivated to continue.
Tell me about a goal from the past that you either achieved or gave up on.
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Model answer: I set a goal to run a half marathon two years ago, and after months of training I actually finished the race, which felt amazing.
Why do you think many people struggle to stick to the goals they set, especially at the beginning of a new year?
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Model answer: People often set very ambitious goals without a clear plan, and when progress feels slow, motivation quickly disappears without a solid routine to support it.
Do you think writing down goals actually makes people more likely to achieve them? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think writing goals down helps, because it forces you to be specific and gives you something concrete to check your progress against, rather than a vague idea floating in your head.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe a community project or local initiative that you would like to support. Explain what it involves and why you find it worthwhile.
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Model answer: There is a local initiative near my home that turns unused pieces of land into small shared vegetable gardens for residents who do not have outdoor space of their own. Volunteers prepare the soil, and anyone in the neighbourhood can request a small plot to grow their own vegetables or flowers throughout the year. I find it worthwhile because it brings together people who would otherwise never interact, from elderly residents with gardening experience to families teaching their children where food actually comes from. It also makes the area genuinely more pleasant to walk through, replacing what used to be an empty, slightly neglected space. I have not joined yet myself, mainly due to a lack of time, but I plan to volunteer at their next planting weekend, since the project feels like exactly the kind of small, practical change a neighbourhood benefits from.
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