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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 6
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.delicate
2.wealthy
3.kinetic
4.whimsical
5.coosle
6.alloy
7.jebible
8.glimpse
9.spuler
10.lawyer
11.hoortot
12.grumple
13.abandon
14.frooment
15.soltub
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Diving deeper than any human has ever gone, the small submarine sent back images of glowing, trans creatures.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if every child could learn to play a musical instr for free at school?
Kids who help plan the family holiday often behave more respon during the trip, several parents told us.
Could you possibly move your bag from the empty seat so that this lady can ha it?
Beyond the garden wall stretched an endless field of sunflowers, all turned toward the morn sun.
Regardless of age or experience, all employees must attend the fire safety trai session on the first Monday of each year.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Even though most people now type far more than they write by hand, handwriting has not entirely disappeared. Several studies sugg that students who take notes by hand remember lecture material better than those who type every word on a lap, possibly because writing forces the brain to summa rather than copy. Desig have also noticed that a handwr note, birthday card, or thank-you letter still feels more pers than a quick typed message. Scho in a few countries are now brin handwriting practice back into the curri for exactly these reas.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
A rainbow appears only under a very particular set of conditions: sunlight behind the observer, and rain or fine droplets of water somewhere ahead in the sky. Each droplet acts as a tiny prism, bending sunlight as it enters, off the droplet's inner surface, and bending again as it exits. Because different wavelengths of light bend by slightly different amounts, white sunlight separates into the familiar band of colours, from red on the outer edge to violet on the inner edge. No single droplet produces the whole arc that an observer sees; instead, each droplet reflects only one colour toward any given eye, and millions of droplets, each at a slightly different angle, combine to produce the full rainbow. Photographers sometimes a specific arc for hours to catch the perfect shot. This is also why a rainbow is different for every observer: two people standing side by side are technically looking at two entirely separate rainbows, made of different droplets, even though both appear identical. Rainbows always directly opposite the sun, which is why they are common in the early morning or late afternoon, when the sun sits low in the sky. A second, fainter rainbow sometimes appears outside the first, its colours reversed, formed by light that has twice inside each droplet before escaping.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why two people never see exactly the same rainbow?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why rainbows are common in the early morning or late afternoon?
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: What do you feel like watching tonight, a comedy or something more serious?
Henry: Honestly, after this week I could really use something light and funny.
Grace: Same here. I saw a new comedy just came out this week on the streaming site.
Henry: Perfect, let's watch that one. I'll get the snacks ready.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. Why does Henry want something light tonight?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Grace and Henry agree to watch a new comedy after a tiring week, and Henry offers to prepare snacks for the film.
Transcript (available after checking)
Carla: I'm still so tired from the time difference after our trip.
David: Same here, my body still thinks it's dinner time in the morning.
Carla: How long do you think it usually takes to adjust fully?
David: I've heard about a day per hour of time difference, so maybe a week for us.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. How long does David think it will take them to adjust?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla and David discuss feeling tired from jet lag after their trip and estimate it will take about a week to fully adjust.
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 monkey with a long tail. Monkeys are clever and playful animals, and they usually live in trees where they can find fruit to eat.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a bag with a handle. People use bags to carry things such as books, food, or clothes, and I never leave home without mine because it holds all my essentials.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: I can see a round clock with two hands. It tells us the time, and I have a similar one on my kitchen wall so that I am never late for work.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
Some people think it is important to learn about the history of their country, while others say we should focus on the future. Where do you stand, and why?
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Model answer: I think we need both, but history should not be forgotten. Knowing what happened in the past helps us to avoid making the same mistakes, and it explains why our society works the way it does. Of course, the future matters too, so schools should teach history in an interesting way and connect it to today's problems.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
Write about it for three minutes. Describe your ideal weekend and explain why it would make you happy.
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Model answer: My ideal weekend would start with a long, slow breakfast on Saturday, with fresh bread and strong coffee. Afterwards, I would go hiking with two or three close friends and have a picnic near a river. In the evening, we would cook together and play board games until late. On Sunday, I would sleep in, read a novel and call my parents. This weekend would make me happy because it combines nature, good company and rest, and there is no pressure to be productive or check my email at all.
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 duck. It has a flat beak and short legs, and I think it is probably near water. Ducks are common in parks, and I remember going to a pond with my grandfather to feed them when I was small. They walk in a funny way, which always makes me smile.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
What do you think are the good and bad points of living in a very hot climate?
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Model answer: The good points of a hot climate are the long summers, the beaches and the fact that you can spend a lot of time outdoors. People also tend to be more relaxed and social. On the other hand, extreme heat can be tiring and even dangerous, especially for older people. It is difficult to work or exercise in the afternoon, and electricity bills for air conditioning can be very high. Personally, I prefer a moderate climate with four seasons.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
How do you usually travel to work or school?
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Model answer: I take the bus most days, and it takes about twenty-five minutes.
What do you like or dislike about the public transport in your city?
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Model answer: I like that it is cheap, but I dislike that it gets very crowded during rush hour.
Compare travelling by bus with travelling by car in your area.
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Model answer: The bus is slower but much cheaper, while a car is faster but you have to deal with parking and fuel costs.
Describe a memorable experience you had while using public transport.
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Model answer: Once I fell asleep on the train and missed my stop by three towns, which taught me to always set an alarm.
Why do some people avoid public transport even when it is available?
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Model answer: Some people avoid it because it can be unreliable or overcrowded, and a car feels more private and comfortable.
Do you think cities should make public transport free to reduce traffic? What might happen if they did?
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Model answer: I think free transport could reduce traffic and pollution, but cities would need extra funding from somewhere else, perhaps through parking fees or taxes on private cars.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Talk about the importance of sleep. How much do you usually get, and what do you think are the effects of not sleeping enough?
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Model answer: Sleep is something that most of us do not take seriously enough. I usually get about six and a half hours, which I know is less than the recommended eight. When I do not sleep enough, I become irritable, forget things easily and find it hard to concentrate at work. In the long term, poor sleep is linked to health problems such as high blood pressure and weight gain. To sleep better, I am trying to avoid coffee after lunch and to switch off my phone an hour before bed. It is difficult, because my evenings are the only free time I have, but I am beginning to see improvement.
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