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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 22
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.sluvy
2.depance
3.merge
4.rigid
5.floopar
6.salary
7.frundity
8.bargain
9.obsolete
10.drirnor
11.bonle
12.prosper
13.occupy
14.sonture
15.commute
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Cold air sinks and warm air rises, which explains why the top floor of an old house feels so stu in summer.
Seldom does a first novel receive such enthusiastic praise from both readers and crit within the same month.
Should you ever feel dizzy while standing up quickly, sit down at once and drink a glass of wat.
It seems odd, given how quickly fashion changes, that some people still keep clothes for deca.
Many people are surprised to learn that honey never spoils, even after thousands of years in a sealed conta.
Beneath the surface of a quiet pond lives a busy community of beetles, snails, and hungry tadp.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Instead of spreading crops across wide fields, some growers are now stac them in tall, climate-controlled towers built inside old wareh or shipping containers. Rows of lettuce, herbs, and strawberries grow under carefully tuned ligh, with their roots resting in nutr-rich water rather than soil. Because everything from temperature to humidity can be precisely contr, these ind farms can produce crops all year round regardless of the weather outs. Crit point out that running all those lights and pumps requires a great deal of electr, raising questions about whether vertical farming is truly more sustai than traditional agriculture.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
On Saturday mornings, the main square in Sam's town becomes a busy market. By seven o'clock the sellers have arrived with their vans, and they put up colourful tents. Sam's uncle Leo sells cheese. Everybody stops at his small table near the fountain because he lets people taste before they buy. Next to him, an old woman sells flowers, and across the path a young man sells hot bread and sweet rolls. Sam his uncle every weekend. His job is to put the cheese on small plates and to smile at the customers. He also has to be careful with the money, some people give him big notes for a small piece of cheese. Around ten o'clock, the square is so crowded that it is hard to walk. Music comes from a man with a guitar, and children run around the tables. Sam likes the noise and the smell of fresh bread. He also likes being in the sunshine. At two o'clock, the sellers begin to pack their things. The workers from the town clean the ground, and soon the square is quiet again. Sam is tired, but Uncle Leo always gives him a big of cheese to take home.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence tells us what Sam does at the table?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why many people stop at Leo's table?
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)
Ben: Hello, I'm calling because I missed a delivery today, and the note said to call this number.
Carla: Sure, could you give me the tracking number printed on the card, please?
Ben: Yes, it's right here. Let me read it out slowly so you can check it properly.
Carla: Got it, thank you. I can arrange for it to be redelivered tomorrow morning instead.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What does Carla ask Ben for first?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Ben calls about a missed delivery, and after giving the tracking number, Carla arranges for the package to be redelivered the next morning.
Transcript (available after checking)
Frank: The forecast says it might rain later this afternoon. Should we still go?
Grace: I checked too, and it looks like the rain won't start until evening.
Frank: Good, that gives us plenty of time to finish the trail before it gets bad.
Grace: Let's bring an extra layer just in case the wind picks up near the summit.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. When does the rain expect to start, according to Grace?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Frank and Grace check the forecast and decide to go on their hike, planning to finish before the rain starts in the evening.
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: 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.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is a fish, and it looks as if it is swimming. You can find fish in the sea, in rivers, or in a tank at home, and some people keep them as pets.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is a small car with four wheels. Cars are useful for long trips, but in big cities I prefer to use public transport because parking is so difficult.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
A local museum is losing visitors. Suggest two ideas that could make it more attractive to young people, and explain why you think they would work.
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Model answer: First, the museum could organise evening events with music and food, which would make it a place to meet friends. Second, it could add interactive screens where visitors can play games related to the exhibits. Young people love doing things rather than just looking, so these ideas would make history feel exciting and modern.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
You have three minutes. How important is it to be on time? Describe a situation where being late caused you or someone else a problem.
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Model answer: I think being on time is very important because it shows respect for other people. Last year, I arrived twenty minutes late for a job interview because I misjudged the traffic. The interviewer was polite, but I was so nervous that I forgot my best answers, and I did not get the job. Since then, I always leave home earlier than necessary. If I arrive early, I can sit quietly, check my notes and start the meeting calmly. It is a simple habit, yet it makes a big difference.
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 pizza. It looks like it has cheese and maybe some tomato sauce. Pizza is popular all over the world, and it is usually shared among friends or family. I think it is perfect for a casual evening at home. My favourite kind has mushrooms and a lot of cheese.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Describe a sound or a smell that brings back strong memories for you. What memory does it bring, and why?
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Model answer: The smell of freshly cut grass always takes me back to my childhood summers at my grandparents' house. My grandfather used to mow the lawn every Saturday morning, and my grandmother would bring out cold lemonade. Whenever I walk past a park where they are cutting the grass, I suddenly feel seven years old again. It is a simple smell, but it reminds me of a time when I felt safe and completely happy.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
What is your favourite festival or celebration during the year?
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Model answer: My favourite is the end-of-year celebration, because the whole family gathers and there is a wonderful atmosphere in the streets.
How do people usually celebrate it in your country?
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Model answer: People decorate their homes, cook special food, and often stay up until midnight with fireworks.
Do you prefer big public celebrations or small private ones? Explain.
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Model answer: I prefer small private ones, because I enjoy the closeness and conversation more than large, noisy crowds.
Tell me about a celebration that did not go as planned.
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Model answer: One year the power went out right in the middle of dinner, so we ended up eating by candlelight, which turned out to be memorable.
Why do you think festivals remain important even in a very modern society?
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Model answer: They give communities a shared identity and a break from routine, connecting people to traditions passed down from earlier generations.
Do you think traditional festivals are losing their original meaning as they become more commercial? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think some festivals have become very commercial, with shops focusing mostly on selling decorations and gifts, but many families still keep the original traditions alive at home despite that.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Do you think first impressions are usually accurate? Talk about a time when your first impression of someone or something turned out to be wrong.
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Model answer: I do not think first impressions are always accurate, although we naturally rely on them. When I started a new job, I found one of my colleagues quite cold and unfriendly during our first meeting, since he barely smiled and answered questions briefly. A few weeks later, we were placed on the same project, and I discovered he was actually just shy and extremely dedicated once you got past that initial silence. He ended up being one of the most helpful and generous people on the team, always willing to explain something twice without complaining. That experience taught me to give people more time before forming an opinion, because nervousness or shyness can easily be mistaken for coldness at first glance.
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