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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 33
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.knead
2.quote
3.flaw
4.trikant
5.engineer
6.thontate
7.expert
8.frugal
9.elevate
10.stoovle
11.rehearse
12.chantish
13.dempure
14.vuskate
15.crirnive
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Thanks to satellites orbiting high above the planet, farmers can now check the moisture of their fie using a mobile phone.
Guests are kindly requested to hand their keys back to the desk before chec out on the final morning.
Nobody could have predicted that a video filmed on a cheap phone would be watched by millions of vie.
Elephants greet each other by touching trunks, and a herd will stand quietly around a fallen member as though mour.
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind, and many species can see quite we in dim light.
Having lived abroad for a decade, Tariq returned home to find that even his favourite bakery had chan its name.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Across many cities, empty rooftops and small balconies are slowly turning into miniature vegetable gardens. Residents grow toma, herbs, and peppers in recy buckets, proving that you do not need a large yard to harv fresh produce. Commu groups often share tools, see, and advice, which helps begin avoid common mistakes such as overwa or planting in poor soil. Beyond the veget themselves, these tiny green spaces cool nearby buildings, attract pollin, and give neigh a reason to talk to each other again.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Every Wednesday after lessons, twelve students meet behind the science building. They belong to the school garden club, and today they are planting vegetables. The club started last year, when a teacher named Mr Owens noticed that a large piece of ground was empty. "Why not use it?" he asked. The students away the stones, brought in fresh soil and built six wooden boxes. Now the boxes are full of tomatoes, beans and lettuce. Every week, two students are in charge of watering the plants. They must come in on Saturday, too, if the weather is . The best part comes in the summer, when the vegetables are ready. The club takes them to the school kitchen, and the cook uses them in the lunch soup. Some students had never seen a tomato growing before. "I thought they came from the shop," said one girl, Lucy, laughing. Others have started a small garden at with their parents. Mr Owens says the club has taught them more than gardening. It them to be patient.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence tells us how the club began?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence shows that a student was surprised by how a plant grows?
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)
Isla: Should we study at the café on Main Street or the one near the library?
Jack: The one near the library has better wifi, from what I remember.
Isla: True, but it's usually much noisier during the afternoon rush.
Jack: Good point, let's just go to the quieter one on Main Street instead.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. Why might the café near the library be noisy?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Isla and Jack weigh two cafés for studying and choose the quieter one on Main Street over the noisier one near the library.
Transcript (available after checking)
Carla: Have you thought of anything to get Ben for his birthday next week?
David: Not really, though he mentioned wanting a new pair of running shoes recently.
Carla: That's a good idea, but shoes can be tricky since we don't know his size.
David: True, maybe we should just get him a gift card for the sports shop instead.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Why do they decide against buying running shoes?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla and David consider buying Ben running shoes for his birthday but decide a gift card is safer since they do not know his size.
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 dog standing and looking straight ahead. Dogs are often called our best friends, and I think this one would love a long walk in the park.
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.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a star with five points. Stars shine in the night sky, and it always makes me feel calm to look up at them when I am away from the city lights.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Many people say they do not have time to exercise. What do you think is the easiest way to stay active during a busy week, and why would it work for most people?
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Model answer: The easiest way is to build movement into things you already do. For example, you can get off the bus one stop early, take the stairs, or have a walking meeting instead of sitting in an office. These small habits take no extra time, and they add up to a surprising amount of exercise over a week.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe a time when you helped a stranger, or when a stranger helped you.
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Model answer: Last winter I missed my train and realised that my wallet was empty, so I could not buy another ticket. A woman who was standing next to me noticed my worried face and asked what was wrong. Without hesitation, she paid for my ticket and refused to take my phone number so I could return the money. I was very surprised because I had never met her before. Since then, I try to help people when I see that they have a problem, because I know how much a small kindness can mean.
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 kite. It has a diamond shape and a long tail, and someone probably holds it with a string. You need a windy day to fly a kite. I remember flying one on a hill with my father when I was seven. It went so high that I thought it would disappear.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
What are the advantages of learning a musical instrument as a child? Would you encourage a child to start?
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Model answer: Learning an instrument gives children many benefits. It improves their memory and concentration, and it teaches them to be patient because progress takes time. It also gives them a lot of confidence when they play in front of family and friends. I would definitely encourage a child to start, but I would not force them. If the child chooses the instrument, such as the piano or the violin, they are more likely to enjoy it and continue practising.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
Do you have any plants at home?
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Model answer: Yes, I have a few plants on my balcony and some smaller ones inside.
How often do you take care of your plants?
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Model answer: I water them a couple of times a week, and I check the leaves regularly for any problems.
Do you prefer growing flowers or growing vegetables? Explain your preference.
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Model answer: I prefer vegetables, because it feels rewarding to actually eat something you grew yourself.
Describe an experience when a plant of yours died or grew unexpectedly well.
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Model answer: I accidentally left a small tomato plant outside all winter, and to my surprise it survived and produced fruit the next summer.
Why do you think gardening has become a popular hobby again in recent years?
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Model answer: Many people who spend all day indoors on screens find gardening a relaxing way to reconnect with nature and see slow, visible progress.
Should cities encourage more community gardens in shared public spaces? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think community gardens are a great idea, because they bring neighbours together, provide fresh food, and make good use of empty land that would otherwise be wasted.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Do you think competition, in general, brings out the best or the worst in people? Support your opinion with an example.
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Model answer: I think competition can bring out either the best or the worst in people, depending on how it is managed. In a healthy environment, competition pushed me to improve significantly; when I joined a running club, seeing others train harder motivated me to increase my own effort without any resentment between us. However, I have also witnessed the opposite in a previous workplace, where an aggressive sales competition led colleagues to withhold useful information from each other just to win a small bonus, damaging trust within the team for months afterwards. The difference seemed to come down to whether people felt they were competing against each other or simply trying to improve themselves. I now believe competition works best when it is framed around personal progress rather than defeating someone else directly.
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