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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 24
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.weegance
2.warrant
3.rernant
4.gigic
5.zerid
6.hybrid
7.gortance
8.tedious
9.panry
10.sturdy
11.resemble
12.versatile
13.reform
14.quality
15.sirnap
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Halfway through the marathon, an unexpected cheer from a stranger gave Carlos the strength to cont.
Between the two mountains lies a narrow pass where, according to the locals, the wind never sto.
Should the government pay for university, or is it fairer for graduates to rep the cost once they are earning?
Long-distance runners often rely on the strange fact that the body burns fat more efficiently at a moderate pa.
Reluctantly, the committee agreed to postpone the concert until the following spring, when the hall's roof would be repa.
If it stops raining before lunch, we could ride our bikes to the la and have a picnic.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
After years of being overshadowed by video games, tabletop board games have quietly made a strong comeback. Cafés dedic entirely to board games have opened in many cities, offering shelves of hundreds of tit alongside coffee and snacks. Desig have moved far beyond traditional games about buying property, creating intri worlds that reward cooper, storytelling, and clever stra rather than pure luck. For many players, the app lies less in winning and more in the hours of conversation and laughter that unf around the tab.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Free solo climbing means ascending a cliff face alone, without ropes, harnesses or any equipment that would arrest a fall, relying entirely on skill, memory and nerve. Climbers who practise it typically rehearse a route dozens or even hundreds of times using ropes before ever attempting it without protection. Insurance companies typically to cover the activity at all. Psychologists who have studied elite free soloists note that many report unusually low activity in the brain's fear-processing centre when facing situations that would terrify most people. This does not mean they feel no fear at all; rather, they appear able to manage it with striking calm, staying focused on precise, practised movements rather than the consequences of a mistake. A single moment of doubt or a single loose hold can be fatal, since there is no margin for error and no equipment to a slip. Several prominent free soloists have died attempting routes they had climbed safely with ropes many times before, a fact that troubles even their admirers. Documentary filmmakers have the subject irresistible for decades. Supporters argue that the activity, however extreme, is a private choice that harms no one else, comparable to other dangerous but legal pursuits. Critics counter that widely publicised free solo climbs inexperienced climbers to underestimate the skill and years of preparation involved.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how free soloists prepare before climbing without protection?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence gives the critics' objection to free solo climbing?
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)
Emma: My bike chain snapped on the way here. Do you know how to fix it?
Frank: I've done it before, but we'll need a chain tool to put it back together.
Emma: I don't have one, unfortunately. Do you think the bike shop nearby has one?
Frank: They probably do, or we could just borrow one from my neighbor instead.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What tool do they need to fix the chain?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Emma's bike chain breaks, and Frank suggests borrowing a chain tool from his neighbor or checking the nearby bike shop.
Transcript (available after checking)
Jack: Did you understand everything the professor covered about supply and demand today?
Anna: Mostly, though I got a bit lost during the graph explanation near the end.
Jack: Same here, actually. Want to go over that section together after class?
Anna: Yes, let's meet at the library in about twenty minutes.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Which part of the lecture confused both students?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Jack and Anna both struggled with the graph explanation in their lecture and agree to review it together at the library.
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 lion, and it has a thick mane around its head. It is often called the king of the animals because it looks so strong and brave.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a slice of pizza. It probably has cheese and tomato on it, and it is my favourite food to share with friends on a Friday night.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is a pencil with a sharp tip. Students use pencils to write and draw in class, and the good thing is that you can always rub out your mistakes.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Some universities are replacing final exams with projects and presentations. Do you think this is a fairer way to measure what students have learned? Why or why not?
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Model answer: I think it is fairer in many cases. Exams mainly test how well you remember information under pressure, while projects show whether you can apply ideas and work with others. However, some students might get too much help on a project, so I believe a combination of both methods would be the most reliable.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe a person who has had a positive effect on your life, and explain what you admire most about them.
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Model answer: The person who has influenced me most is my aunt Selin. She is a nurse, and she works long hours, but she is always cheerful when she comes home. When I was failing chemistry at school, she sat with me every Sunday and explained the lessons patiently until I understood them. What I admire most is that she never gives up, even when things are difficult. She taught me that hard work and kindness are more important than being perfect. Because of her, I am now studying to become a nurse as well.
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 cat. It has a round face, pointed ears and a long tail. Cats are usually calm animals, and they spend a lot of the day sleeping. My neighbour has a cat like this, and it often sits on our wall in the afternoon to enjoy the sun.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Compare studying in the morning with studying at night. Which time suits you better, and why?
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Model answer: I study better in the morning. My mind feels fresh, and there are fewer distractions because my phone is quiet and the house is calm. At night I get tired, and I often read the same page three times without remembering anything. Some of my classmates prefer the evening, when they feel more creative. But when I have a big exam, I always set my alarm for six and revise before breakfast, and it works very well.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
How long have you been learning English?
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Model answer: I have been learning English for about six years, mostly at school and now on my own.
What part of learning English do you find most difficult?
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Model answer: Listening to fast, natural speech is still the hardest part for me.
What methods do you use to practise English outside class?
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Model answer: I watch series with subtitles and try to speak with a language partner online once a week.
Describe a moment when you felt proud of your English.
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Model answer: I felt proud when I managed to help a lost tourist with directions completely in English, without any hesitation.
Why do you think some people learn languages faster than others?
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Model answer: I think it depends on how much they actually use the language in real situations, not just how many hours they study grammar rules.
Do you think learning a language is more about talent or about consistent effort? Give your opinion.
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Model answer: I believe consistent effort matters far more than talent, because even people who seem to have no natural gift can become fluent if they practise regularly over years.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Talk about the most memorable birthday you have ever had. Describe where you were, who celebrated with you, and what made it stand out from the others.
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Model answer: My most memorable birthday was my thirtieth. I had told my friends I did not want a party, so I expected a quiet dinner with my partner. But when we arrived at the restaurant, more than twenty people were waiting for me, including my brother, who had flown in from another country without telling me. I was so surprised that I could not speak for a moment. We ate, laughed and sang old songs until midnight. What made it special was not the gifts or the food, but seeing all the important people from different parts of my life together in one room. I will never forget that feeling.
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