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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 3
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.kinship
2.cheetish
3.adjacent
4.lonely
5.zokly
6.barrier
7.wharf
8.nuance
9.frunible
10.glanic
11.kernory
12.slevate
13.lattice
14.tighten
15.garnent
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Few visitors realise that the giant clock in the station square was built by a watch who had never seen a train.
Bees produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers, and one small jar takes thousands of tri to make.
Please write your name clearly at the top of the page before you turn it over and start the ex.
He lost his umbrella on the train yesterday, so today he got completely soa on the way home.
Little by little, the quiet fishing port has become a busy resort with luxury hotels and expensive restau.
As he climbed higher, the air grew thinner, and every step required a deliberate eff.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Every year, on roughly the same nights, streaks of light flash briefly across the night sky in what is known as a meteor shower. These bright streaks are caused by tiny pieces of du and ro, often left behind by a passing com, burning up as they enter our atmos at incredible speed. Because the parti all travel along the same pa through space, the meteors appear to come from a sin point in the sky called the radi. Watching a shower needs little more than a dark loca, a clear sky, and some pati.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
In 1941, a Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, returned from a walk in the Alps and noticed burrs clinging stubbornly to his clothes and his dog's fur. Most people would have pulled them off, but de Mestral was curious enough to examine one under a microscope. He saw that each burr was covered in tiny hooks that caught on anything with a loop-like surface, such as fabric or fur. He spent years trying to recreate the effect, working first with cotton, which proved too fragile. Manufacturers initially to weave the hooks fast enough, and patents rival firms out for years. Nylon, exposed to infrared light, held its shape far better, and de Mestral built a loom to weave thousands of tiny hooks and loops precisely. He combined the words "velvet" and "crochet" to name his invention Velcro. Early reactions from the fashion industry were unenthusiastic, and for years the fastener was seen as an odd novelty rather than a serious alternative to buttons or zips. Its fortunes changed dramatically when NASA began using it to keep tools and equipment from drifting away inside spacecraft, where gravity could not hold anything in place. Suddenly a fastener once dismissed as a curiosity had proven in one of the most demanding environments imaginable. It now on shoes and satellite equipment alike.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains what de Mestral saw under the microscope?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why NASA's use of Velcro was significant?
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: Mum and Dad's anniversary is coming up. Should we plan something special together?
Henry: Definitely, maybe we could book a nice restaurant and invite the whole family.
Grace: That's a lovely idea. I'll find a place, and you can handle the invitations.
Henry: Sounds fair, I'll message everyone in the family group chat tonight.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What task does Henry agree to handle?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Grace and Henry plan a family celebration for their parents' anniversary, splitting the tasks of finding a restaurant and sending invitations.
Transcript (available after checking)
Emma: I want to use the slow cooker more this week to save time cooking.
Frank: Good idea, what recipes are you thinking of trying first?
Emma: Maybe a vegetable stew on Monday and a chicken curry later in the week.
Frank: Both sound delicious, let me know if you need help chopping vegetables.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. What dish does Emma plan to cook on Monday?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Emma plans to use her slow cooker for a vegetable stew and chicken curry this week, and Frank offers to help with the chopping.
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: I can see a bottle of milk. Many people drink it with breakfast or pour it into their coffee, and it is a good source of calcium for strong bones.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: The picture shows a single white egg. You can boil it, fry it, or use it in cooking, and I usually have scrambled eggs on Sunday mornings when I have more time.
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.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Think about the way people communicate today compared with your parents' generation. Which changes do you consider positive, and which ones worry you?
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Model answer: Today we can talk to anyone in the world for free, which my parents would have found amazing. That is definitely positive. What worries me is that many people now prefer messages to real conversations, and they may not develop good listening skills. I also think we are less patient because we expect an instant answer to everything.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe an animal that you find interesting, and explain what makes it special.
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Model answer: I find octopuses fascinating. They have no bones, so they can squeeze through tiny holes, and they can change their colour in a second to hide from enemies. Scientists have discovered that they are also very clever: some octopuses can open jars and solve simple puzzles. What surprises me most is that they have three hearts. Sadly, they live for only a few years. I once watched a documentary about one that used a coconut shell as a shelter, and I have been amazed by these animals ever since.
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, I can see the sun. It is bright and yellow, with lines around it to show its light. Sunny days make me feel more cheerful, and I like to spend them outdoors. When the weather is hot, I go to the beach with friends and swim, but I always wear sunscreen.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Should companies be responsible for reducing their impact on the environment, or is it the job of individuals? Explain your view.
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Model answer: I think both have a role, but companies must take the lead. Factories and large businesses produce much more pollution than any single person, and they have the money and the technology to change. If a company changes its packaging or its energy supply, millions of people are affected at the same time. Individuals should still recycle and save energy, but they cannot solve the problem alone. Governments should also make rules that reward companies for being more responsible.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
What was the last thing you bought online?
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Model answer: I recently bought a pair of headphones, because the price online was much lower than in shops.
What do you like most about shopping online?
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Model answer: I like being able to compare prices easily and having items delivered directly to my door.
What is one disadvantage of shopping online compared with going to a shop?
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Model answer: You cannot try things on or see them in person, so sometimes what arrives is disappointing.
Tell me about a bad experience you had with an online order.
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Model answer: Once a package never arrived, and I had to spend a whole afternoon contacting customer service to get a refund.
Why do you think online shopping has grown so quickly over the past decade?
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Model answer: Faster internet, easier payment methods and reliable delivery services have all combined to make it far more convenient than travelling to a physical shop.
Do you think online shopping will eventually replace most physical shops? Discuss.
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Model answer: I do not think it will replace everything, because people still want to see certain products, like furniture or clothes, in person, but it will probably keep reducing the number of general shops in town centres.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
How do you try to balance work and your personal life? Describe any difficulties you have faced in keeping that balance.
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Model answer: Balancing work and personal life has always been a challenge for me, especially since I started a job with flexible hours. At first, flexibility meant I answered emails at all hours, and my evenings slowly disappeared into work. After feeling constantly tired for months, I decided to set a firm rule: no work messages after seven in the evening, no matter how urgent they seemed. It took discipline, and a few colleagues were surprised at first, but they adjusted quickly once they understood. Now I use my evenings for cooking, exercise or simply relaxing with my partner. I still struggle occasionally during busy periods, but overall I feel far less exhausted, and I believe I actually produce better work because my mind gets proper rest.
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