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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 28
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.shatal
2.flompory
3.pritive
4.noble
5.hempal
6.garden
7.theory
8.zone
9.clumsy
10.tremble
11.cynical
12.wipap
13.stumble
14.feebant
15.drultap
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Swimming is often recommended for people with sore knees, since the water supports your body and reduces pres on the joints.
Nothing relaxes me more than sitting by an open fire with a good bo and a cup of tea.
Luckily we had packed torches, because the whole valley went dark when the pow failed at dusk.
Whenever the wind blows from the north, the smell of fresh bread drifts across the squ and wakes the sleepy pigeons.
Traditional weavers in the highlands still dye their wool with roots, berries, and leaves collected on the hill.
Although they had argued for years, the two sisters finally embraced at the funeral and for each other.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
In a handful of coastal villages, craftsmen still build wooden boats using tools and techniques passed down for generations. Each pla is shaped by eye rather than by exact measur, and a skilled builder can judge whether a cur is right simply by running a hand along the wood. Building a single fishing boat can take an entire winter, using tim that was carefully chosen and left to dry for years befor. Younger workers rarely choose to learn this slow, physi deman craft, so many of the last mas shipbu worry about who will cont it after them.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
At the end of Marlowe Street stands a small wooden shed that most visitors mistake for someone's garden storage, but a hand-painted sign reveals its real purpose: the tool library. Anyone on the street can borrow a drill, a ladder or a lawnmower for a few days, then it for the next person to use. The idea began when a retired carpenter named Frank realised how many identical, rarely used tools sat gathering dust in separate garages nearby. He convinced six neighbours to donate their spare tools, and within a year the shed held more than fifty items, each carefully labelled with the owner's name. New residents sometimes to paint the shed a brighter colour. A simple notebook by the door tracks who has borrowed what, running on nothing more than trust and the occasional friendly reminder. Frank still handles most of the repairs himself, sharpening blades and oiling hinges most Sunday mornings before anyone else is awake. Newer residents are sometimes surprised that the system works at all, since almost nothing is ever or formally tracked beyond the notebook. Frank says only one item has ever truly gone missing in five years, a hedge trimmer that its borrower without being asked.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how the tool library began?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how borrowed tools are tracked?
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: So, which apartment did you like better, the one downtown or the one near the park?
Henry: Honestly, the one near the park had more natural light and a bigger kitchen.
Grace: But the downtown one is closer to my office, which would save me commuting time.
Henry: That's a fair point too. It really depends on what matters more to you.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What did Henry like about the apartment near the park?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Grace and Henry compare two apartments, weighing natural light and kitchen space against a shorter commute to Grace's office.
Transcript (available after checking)
Carla: I'm torn between these two phones. This one has a better camera.
David: True, but the other one has a much longer battery life overall.
Carla: That's a good point. I do forget to charge my phone sometimes.
David: Then maybe battery life matters more for you than the camera does.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Which feature does the first phone have that impresses Carla?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla and David compare two phones, weighing a better camera against longer battery life, and lean toward the phone with better battery life.
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 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.
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.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a rabbit with two long ears sitting quietly. Rabbits are usually shy, and they love eating carrots and fresh grass in the garden.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
You have just received a small amount of extra money, about two hundred dollars. Would you spend it, save it or give some away? Explain your decision.
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Model answer: I would probably save half and spend the other half on something I need. My old headphones are broken, so I would buy a new pair for studying. The rest would go into my savings account, because unexpected costs, like a dentist appointment, always seem to appear when you least expect them.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
How do you think social media has changed the way people make friends?
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Model answer: Social media has made it easier to find people with the same interests, even if they live in another country. I have a friend from Brazil whom I met in an online cooking group, and we talk every week. However, I think it has also made friendships shallower for some people. Clicking "like" is not the same as having a real conversation. Many people collect hundreds of contacts but feel lonely. In my opinion, social media is a good way to start a friendship, but you need to meet face to face to make it strong.
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: I can see a bicycle in the picture. It has two wheels, a seat and handlebars. Cycling is a healthy and cheap way to travel, and it does not pollute the air. I ride my bike to work when the weather is good, and it takes about twenty minutes, which is faster than the bus.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Describe an object you always carry with you, such as your keys, wallet or headphones. Explain why it is useful and what you would do if you lost it.
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Model answer: I always carry a small notebook in my bag, even though I also use my phone for notes. I like writing down ideas or tasks by hand, because it helps me remember them better than typing does. It also has no battery to run out, so it never fails me during a long day. If I lost it, I would feel quite upset, because it contains months of ideas that I never copied anywhere else. I would probably start a new one immediately and try to be more careful about backing up important notes in the future.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
Do you know your neighbours well?
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Model answer: I know a few of them quite well, especially the family living directly next door.
What do you like about the area where you live?
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Model answer: I like that it is quiet, and there is a small park just a few minutes away.
Has your neighbourhood changed much in recent years?
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Model answer: Yes, several old buildings have been renovated, and a couple of new cafes have opened.
Talk about an occasion when a neighbour helped you or you helped a neighbour.
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Model answer: When I was away, my neighbour watered my plants and collected my post for two whole weeks.
Why do you think some neighbourhoods feel friendlier than others?
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Model answer: I think it depends on shared spaces like parks or local shops, because they naturally create chances for neighbours to meet and talk.
Do you think it is the responsibility of local government or of residents themselves to build a strong community? Explain.
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Model answer: I think both play a role: the government can provide public spaces and events, but it is really the residents who have to make the effort to talk to each other and get involved.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
How do you usually cope with unexpected change in your life? Describe a significant change you faced and how you adapted to it.
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Model answer: I generally find sudden change quite difficult at first, though I have slowly learned to adapt more calmly over the years. A significant example was when my company closed the department I worked in with only a month's notice, forcing me to look for a new job much sooner than I had planned. In the first week, I felt anxious and unsure where to even begin, but a friend encouraged me to treat it as an opportunity to finally apply for roles closer to what I actually wanted to do, rather than settling for something similar to my old position. Within two months, I found a job that I now genuinely enjoy more than the one I lost. That experience taught me that unexpected change, although frightening at first, sometimes pushes us towards decisions we would never have made voluntarily.
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