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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 7

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.slundous
2.lurk
3.basket
4.fluctuate
5.village
6.cirub
7.clugap
8.paradox
9.nostalgia
10.tritid
11.utter
12.painter
13.jaltity
14.tedid
15.shaldive

Fill in the Blanks

Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.

Feeding pigeons in the city square may seem harmless, but the birds soon become aggre whenever they see a bag of crumbs. Hardly had the curtain risen when a mobile phone rang loudly in the audi. Tanya opened her first savings account at twelve and, by eighteen, had sav enough to buy a secondhand laptop. Fascinated by the mechanics of clocks, the young apprentice spent every evening taking apart and reasse old watches. Our old bakery on the corner sells the best cinnamon rolls I have ever tas in my life. Our building has no lift, so moving the piano to the fifth floor required six strong friends and a great deal of pa.

Read and Complete

Type the missing letters to complete the text below.

Bees play an essential role in pollinating the plants that produce much of the food we eat. Without their constant vis to flow, many cro would produce far less fru and fewer seeds, so farm would see yie fall sharply. Scientists have noticed that wild bee populations are shrin because of pesti, habitat loss, and rising temperatures across many regions. Beekeepers now work closely with farmers to place hives near orch during blossom season, hoping the bees will boost both honey harvests and fruit qual.

Interactive Reading

Read the passage and complete each step.

The sandwich takes its name from John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, an eighteenth-century English aristocrat who, according to popular legend, asked for meat between two slices of bread so he could keep eating during long card games. Historians doubt the story is entirely accurate, since bread had been used to hold food for centuries before the Earl was even born. Some now far older flatbread traditions. What likely happened is that the Earl's title simply became attached to a snack he was already known to enjoy, and the name stuck long after the details of the story were forgotten. Whatever its true origin, the sandwich wildly practical, since it let workers eat a full meal quickly, without cutlery, using only one hand. By the nineteenth century, sandwiches had become common lunch fare for labourers across Britain, and the idea spread rapidly to the United States soon after. Delis in New York stacking meats higher in the 1930s. Regional variations multiplied over time, from the towering deli sandwiches of New York to the delicate, crustless finger sandwiches served at afternoon tea. Some countries developed their own names entirely, even while making something functionally similar, which suggests the concept was practical enough to be independently in several places. Today the sandwich remains one of the few foods eaten in the same simple form by people of nearly every background.

16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?

17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why historians doubt the popular legend?

18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence describes how sandwich styles differ around the world?

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.

7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?

8. What kind of book does Carla recommend?

Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Ben asks Carla for a book recommendation, and she offers to lend him a mystery novel she recently enjoyed.

9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?

10. What feature does the recommended brand have?

Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Carla asks David about eco-friendly cleaning products, and he recommends a brand with refillable bottles that reduces plastic waste.

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 simple wooden chair with four legs. You might find one at a dining table or in a classroom, and a comfortable chair is really important when you study for hours.
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.
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.

Interactive Writing

Answer the question.

Which is more important for success in a job: natural talent or hard work? Give your opinion and describe someone you know who supports your view.
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Model answer: I believe hard work is more important. My cousin was not the best student, but he practised every day and now he is a successful engineer. Talent gives you a good start, but if you stop learning, others will pass you. Effort also builds discipline, which is useful in every part of life.

Writing Sample

Write about the topic for up to three minutes.

What kind of music do you listen to when you are working or studying, and does it help you concentrate?
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Model answer: When I study, I listen to quiet instrumental music, such as piano or soft jazz. Songs with words distract me because I start to follow the lyrics instead of my book. Music helps me by covering the noise from the street and giving my mind a steady rhythm. However, when I have to learn something very difficult, I switch it off, because I need total silence for that. Some of my friends can study with loud rock music, so I think it is a matter of personal habit.

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 a star. It has five points, and it makes me think of the night sky. On clear nights, far from the city, you can see thousands of stars. I once camped in the mountains with my friends, and lying on my back and looking at them was a magical experience.

Read, Then Speak

Read the prompt, then speak about it.

Some people say that the best way to learn a language is to live in a country where it is spoken. Do you agree?
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Model answer: I agree that living abroad is very effective, because you are forced to use the language every day, for example when you shop or talk to your landlord. You also hear how people really speak, which is often different from a textbook. However, it is not the only way. With enough motivation, you can learn a lot at home by watching films, talking to online partners and taking classes. What matters most is practising regularly, wherever you are.

Interactive Speaking

Answer each question in turn.

How often do you cook for yourself?
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Model answer: I cook almost every day, usually something simple after work.
What is your favourite dish to cook?
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Model answer: My favourite is a vegetable soup that my mother taught me, because it is quick and warming.
Do you prefer following a recipe exactly or experimenting in the kitchen?
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Model answer: I usually follow a recipe the first time, and then I experiment a little once I know it works.
Tell me about a cooking disaster you have had.
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Model answer: I once forgot a cake in the oven and burned it so badly that the whole kitchen smelled of smoke for days.
Why do you think fewer young people know how to cook nowadays?
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Model answer: Many young people grew up with takeaway food and busy schedules, so nobody taught them, and it can feel easier to just order delivery.
Should cooking be a compulsory subject at school? Give your opinion.
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Model answer: Yes, I think it should be compulsory, because knowing how to cook a few healthy meals is a life skill that saves money and improves health for the rest of a person's life.

Speaking Sample

Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.

Tell a story about a time when you were surprised by someone's kindness. What happened, and how did it affect you?
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Model answer: A few winters ago I was walking home late, and my car broke down on an empty road. It was freezing, and my phone had almost no battery. After about ten minutes, an elderly couple stopped, and the man said that he used to be a mechanic. He looked at the engine for half an hour, and his wife gave me hot tea from a flask. They could not fix the car, but they drove me home and refused any money. I was very moved, because I had thought that people were too busy to help a stranger. Since then, I try to stop when I see that someone is in trouble.
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