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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 2
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.enclose
2.mirror
3.boast
4.caltive
5.themid
6.dessert
7.neglect
8.notorious
9.frantic
10.accuse
11.tavap
12.teeger
13.momor
14.beeldic
15.runon
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Had the bridge been built a few metres further upstream, engineers say the flood would have cau much less harm.
Instructions for assembling the bookcase were so unclear that my brother and I ga up and phoned the shop.
By the time the ambulance reached the remote farm, the neighbours had already band the injured man's leg.
Sensing that the audience was losing interest, the speaker abandoned her notes and started telling a pers story.
Behind the dazzling stage lighting lies a small team of technicians who spend months prepa every cue.
Rather than throwing away the old jars, my mother cleans them and uses them to sto spices.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Sign language interpreters translate spoken words into a visual, physical language in real time, standing beside a speaker at conferences or on television. Unlike spoken transl, sign languages have their own distinct gram, which means interp must think in an entirely different struc while listening. Facial expres, the speed of a gest, and the space around the interpreter's body all carry gramma meaning that a viewer relies on to fully understand the message. Skilled interpreters describe the job as physically and mentally exhau, since it demands total concent for the entire length of an event.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Every January, the sky above the city of Ahmedabad in western India is filled with thousands of colourful kites. The festival is called Uttarayan, and it marks the moment when the sun begins its journey north. For two days, schools and offices close, and families climb onto their roofs with food, music and, of course, kites. The kites are made of thin paper and bamboo, and they are with strong string. Many people cover the string with a mixture of glue and powdered glass so it can cut the strings of other kites. This is the heart of the game. Two flyers bring their kites together in the air, and each tries to cut the other's line. When a kite falls, people on other roofs shout "Kai po che!", which means "I have cut it!" Children run through the streets the fallen kites. There is also plenty of food, especially sesame sweets and a special dish of mixed winter vegetables. Sadly, the sharp strings can hurt birds and people on motorbikes, so in recent years many cities have asked flyers to use safer, cotton thread. Kite makers, meanwhile, to produce new designs, from tigers to film stars.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how flyers try to win the game?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence tells us what the festival celebrates?
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)
Anna: I want to grow some vegetables on my balcony this year. Any suggestions?
Ben: Tomatoes and peppers do really well in pots if you get enough sunlight.
Anna: My balcony gets sun most of the afternoon, so that should work nicely.
Ben: Perfect, I can lend you a few spare pots to get you started.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. When does Anna's balcony get the most sun?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Anna plans to grow tomatoes and peppers on her sunny balcony, and Ben offers to lend her some spare pots to begin.
Transcript (available after checking)
Grace: I heard you got a job offer in another city. Are you going to take it?
Henry: I'm seriously considering it, the salary is much better than what I earn here.
Grace: That's exciting, though moving away from family can be hard at first.
Henry: True, but I can always visit on weekends since it isn't too far.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Why is Henry considering the new job?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Grace and Henry discuss a job offer in another city, and he explains he is considering it mainly because of the better salary.
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 cat with pointed ears and a long tail. Cats like to sleep on sofas or sit by a sunny window, so it probably belongs in someone's home.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a small bird with a beak and two wings. It reminds me of the birds that sing outside my window every morning, which is a lovely way to wake up.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a tall tree with a lot of green leaves. Trees give us shade and clean air, and there is a big one in front of my house where birds often sit.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Your friend is offered a job in another country with a much higher salary, but she would have to leave her family and friends. What advice would you give her, and why?
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Model answer: I would tell her to think carefully before deciding. A higher salary is attractive, but happiness also depends on the people around us. I would suggest she talk to her family and ask the company if she can try the job for six months. That way she can see whether the move is right without losing everything at home.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
How do you usually deal with stress, and what would you recommend to a friend who feels overwhelmed?
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Model answer: When I feel stressed, I usually go for a fast walk, because moving my body helps my mind slow down. I also write a list of everything I need to do, which makes the problems look smaller. To a friend who feels overwhelmed, I would suggest choosing just one task and finishing it first. It is also important to sleep enough and to speak to someone you trust. Many people think they must solve everything alone, but sharing a problem often makes it lighter. If the stress lasts a long time, professional help is a good idea.
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 a snowman. It seems to be made from several balls of snow, probably with a carrot nose. Children build snowmen in the winter when there is a lot of snow. I remember making one with my cousins, and we used my grandfather's old scarf to keep it warm.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Talk about a food from your country that visitors should try. What is it, and how is it made or eaten?
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Model answer: Visitors to my country should try stuffed vine leaves, which are made by wrapping rice, herbs and sometimes minced meat in soft green leaves. They are cooked slowly in a pot with lemon juice and olive oil. We usually eat them cold as a starter, with plain yoghurt. The preparation takes time, so families often make them together on weekends. I promise that the taste is fresh, a little sour and absolutely delicious.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
How often does your family get together?
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Model answer: We usually meet at my parents' house about once a month, plus special occasions.
What usually happens at your family gatherings?
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Model answer: We normally have a big lunch, and afterwards the older relatives tell stories while the children play outside.
Which relative do you enjoy talking to the most, and why?
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Model answer: I enjoy talking to my grandfather, because he has interesting stories about his youth that I never get tired of.
Tell me about a family celebration that you remember very clearly.
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Model answer: My grandmother's eightieth birthday stands out, because almost forty relatives came, some of whom I had not seen in years.
Why do you think family gatherings are important, even when they can sometimes feel tiring?
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Model answer: They keep family connections alive across generations, and even small disagreements are usually worth it for the sense of belonging they create.
Do you think modern life, with busy schedules and distance, is making large family gatherings less common? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think they are becoming less frequent, since relatives often live far apart and have demanding jobs, so gatherings now need more planning than they used to a generation ago.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
What role does humour play in your everyday life? Talk about a time when laughing at a difficult situation helped you cope with it.
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Model answer: Humour is essential in my everyday life; I genuinely believe a good laugh can fix a bad mood faster than almost anything else. Colleagues who joke around during stressful weeks make the whole office feel lighter, even when the workload has not changed at all. I remember a time our train broke down for two hours in the middle of nowhere, and instead of complaining, a stranger started making jokes about the situation, and soon the whole carriage was laughing together. That evening turned into one of my favourite travel memories rather than a frustrating delay. I try to remember that moment whenever things go wrong now, because taking a problem a little less seriously often makes it far easier to solve.
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