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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 35
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.drentish
2.dentist
3.segub
4.spigel
5.drobent
6.oblige
7.envy
8.nekent
9.hammer
10.crumble
11.cuntib
12.jerk
13.nisure
14.canyon
15.hospital
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Far from being a sign of laziness, daydreaming appears to help the brain consolidate memories and gene creative solutions.
Dust from the Sahara regularly drifts across the Atlantic and helps fer the soil of the Amazon rainforest.
Aunt Rosa's lemon cake is famous in our family, mostly because nobody has ever managed to copy the rec.
Please close the door quietly when you leave the room, because the baby is slee upstairs.
Vast quantities of data are now collected about our habits, and few people fully understand who is allowed to acc them.
Everybody laughed when the magician pulled a bright green par out of the mayor's hat.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
What began as cheap, disposable entertainment for children has grown into one of the most influential art forms of the last century. Early comic books were prin on rough paper and sold for a few coins, often thrown away once they had been read a handful of times. Colle later realised that surviving copies from certain decades had become extremely rare, turning batt old comics into valu pieces of cultural history worth serious money at auct. Today, univer offer entire courses analy how comic book artists use pan, colour, and pac to tell complex stories.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
Priya is thirty-five years old, and last month she learned to ride a bicycle. When she was a child in Mumbai, there was no bicycle in her family, and she was always afraid of falling. Then she moved to a city where many people cycle to work. Her neighbour, Tom, offered to teach her. "You can do it," he said. On the first Sunday, they went to an empty car park. Tom took the pedals off and lowered the seat, so Priya could push the bike with her feet. She felt silly at first a small boy was watching her. After an hour, though, she could balance for several seconds. The next week they put the pedals back on. Priya fell twice, and she hurt her knee, but she did not up. On the fourth Sunday she rode all the way around the car park without stopping. She was so happy that she and nearly fell again. Now Priya cycles to the market and to her office. She says it is the best thing she has done all year. She also has a little for other adults: it is never too late to learn.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains how Tom made the bicycle easier for Priya at the start?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence tells why Priya did not learn as a child?
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)
Carla: I found a first aid course starting next week. Want to take it with me?
David: That's a great idea, it's something I've meant to learn for ages.
Carla: It only meets twice, on a Saturday and the following Sunday.
David: Perfect, that fits my schedule. Let's register tonight before spots fill up.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. How many sessions does the course include?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla invites David to join a two-day first aid course with her, and they agree to register that night before it fills up.
Transcript (available after checking)
Frank: I got my math test back today, and it wasn't as good as I hoped.
Grace: Oh no, what score did you end up getting on it?
Frank: Just a seventy, which is lower than what I usually get in that class.
Grace: That's still not bad at all, and there's always the next test to improve it.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. What score did Frank get on his test?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Frank tells Grace he is disappointed with his math score of seventy, and she reassures him he can improve on the next test.
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 flower with colourful petals and a green stem. People often give flowers as a present, and I bought some for my mother on her last birthday.
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: The picture shows a loaf of bread. Fresh bread smells wonderful, and I like to have it for breakfast with butter and a little bit of jam.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Many workplaces now allow employees to work from home two or three days a week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement for both workers and companies?
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Model answer: Working from home saves employees time and money on travelling, and many people feel more focused in a quiet room. Companies can also use smaller offices. The disadvantages are that colleagues feel less connected, and new staff may find it harder to learn. A mix of home and office days seems to be the best solution.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Write about it for three minutes. Do you think advertising has too much influence on what people buy?
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Model answer: Yes, I think advertising influences us more than we realise. Companies use clever images, music and famous faces to make us believe that we need a certain product to be happy. I have bought things that I never used only because an advert made them look exciting. Children are especially affected, since they cannot always tell the difference between information and persuasion. I do not think we should ban advertising, because it also informs us about new things. But we should teach people to ask themselves, "Do I really need this?"
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 is a picture of an apple. It is round and has a little leaf at the top. Apples are a healthy snack, and you can eat them raw or use them to make pies. My favourite way to enjoy them is with a little cinnamon. I usually put one in my bag when I go to work.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Is it better to travel with a group of friends or alone? Explain what you think and give an example from your experience.
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Model answer: I enjoy both, but I think travelling alone is a richer experience. When you are by yourself, you can follow your own schedule and you talk to more local people. Two summers ago, I travelled alone through the south of Italy, and I ended up having dinner with a family that I met on a train. On the other hand, with friends you share the costs and make memories together, so it is also great.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
Have you ever been camping?
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Model answer: Yes, I went camping a few times as a teenager with my scout group.
What did you enjoy most about being in nature?
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Model answer: I enjoyed the quiet at night and being able to see far more stars than I ever could in the city.
Would you prefer camping in the mountains or by the sea? Why?
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Model answer: I would prefer the mountains, because I like cooler air and the smell of pine trees more than the heat near a beach.
Tell me about a difficulty you faced while camping.
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Model answer: Once it rained all night, and our tent leaked, so we had to sleep in the car for a few hours.
Why do you think spending time in nature is good for people who usually live in cities?
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Model answer: Constant noise, screens and traffic in cities can be tiring, and nature offers a break from all of that, which studies link to lower stress and better sleep.
Do you think modern comforts, like phones, have ruined the traditional experience of camping? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think it depends on the person; some enjoy switching everything off completely, while others like keeping a phone for safety, maps or simply to take photos of the scenery.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Talk about a time when a language barrier caused a problem for you, and explain how you managed to solve it.
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Model answer: During a trip abroad, I once tried to explain to a pharmacist that I needed medicine for a mild allergic reaction, but neither of us spoke the other's language well enough to communicate clearly. At first, I tried using simple words and pointing at my arm, which only confused her further. Eventually, I remembered a translation app on my phone, and typing a short sentence solved the misunderstanding within seconds. She laughed with relief once she finally understood, and even helped me find a cheaper alternative to what I originally asked for. Since that trip, I always download an offline translation app before travelling anywhere with an unfamiliar language, because that single small tool turned a stressful, confusing moment into something we could actually laugh about together afterwards.
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