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Duolingo English Test Practice Test 9
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.upgrade
2.lounge
3.grandous
4.sequence
5.crobub
6.poskid
7.ivory
8.radiant
9.landous
10.prultous
11.diagram
12.brogot
13.urban
14.spubic
15.unify
Fill in the Blanks
Type the missing letters to complete the word in each sentence.
Sara put her red backpack on the chair, opened the window, and started to lis to the radio.
In the small mountain village, electricity only arrived twenty years ago, and some houses still ha no running water.
Slice the onions thinly, fry them slowly in butter, and add a spoonful of sugar to bring out the sweet.
Whenever I visit my hometown, I walk past the cinema where I saw my first mov with my father.
Take two tablets after meals, avoid alcohol, and contact your doctor if the pain becomes wor instead of better.
Marine biologists believe that coral reefs will disappear within a few decades unless the ocean stops warm so quickly.
Read and Complete
Type the missing letters to complete the text below.
Old books stored for centuries in damp libraries often arrive at a conservator's workbench in fragile, damaged condition. Using soft brushes, gentle solv, and thin sheets of speci paper, a skilled conservator can repair torn pages and strengthen a crumb spine without eras the marks of the book's long history. Every stain, handwr note, and worn cor tells part of the story of who owned and read the book before it reached the workshop. Resto often say the goal is never to make an old book look new again, only to keep it usa for another cent.
Interactive Reading
Read the passage and complete each step.
On the roof of an office building in the city centre, six wooden hives sit in a quiet corner, humming in the sun. They belong to Nadia, who started keeping bees there three years ago after reading that city bees often produce more honey than country bees. Each week she up in a white suit to check the hives and make sure the queen is healthy. Local schoolchildren twice a year to watch Nadia inspect the frames. Visitors are often surprised that a single hive can hold up to sixty thousand bees in summer. The honey Nadia collects tastes different depending on the season, since the bees gather nectar from whatever is flowering nearby. She sells small jars to the shop downstairs, and the staff have grown fond of watching the hives from the windows. The rooftop also lavender planters that the bees favour in July. Rooftop beekeeping has become popular in many cities, partly because it needs little space and helps pollinate nearby gardens. Beekeeping associations warn, however, that too many hives in one small area can leave bees short of food. Building management now the honey as a small tenant perk.
16. The passage stops before its final sentence. Which sentence best completes it?
17. Highlight the answer: Which sentence explains why the honey's taste changes through the year?
18. Highlight the answer: Which sentence gives a warning about having too many hives in one place?
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)
Emma: My laptop is running really slowly lately. Should I buy a new one?
Frank: Maybe try adding more memory first, it's much cheaper than a whole new laptop.
Emma: That's true, I hadn't thought of that option. Where could I get that done?
Frank: There's a repair shop downtown that installs memory upgrades pretty quickly.
7. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
8. What does Frank suggest Emma try before buying a new laptop?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Emma considers replacing her slow laptop, but Frank suggests the cheaper option of upgrading its memory at a downtown repair shop.
Transcript (available after checking)
Anna: I still can't decide between studying biology or environmental science next year.
Ben: What draws you more, the lab work or being outdoors doing fieldwork?
Anna: Honestly, I think I'd enjoy the fieldwork side more than being in a lab all day.
Ben: Then environmental science might suit you better, since it involves more outdoor work.
9. What is the best reply to the last speaker?
10. Which activity does Anna prefer more?
Summarize the conversation in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: Anna discusses choosing between biology and environmental science with Ben, who suggests environmental science since she prefers fieldwork to lab work.
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 picture shows a cloud with drops of rain falling from it. Some people dislike wet weather, but I enjoy the sound of rain when I am at home with a cup of tea.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is a cake with cream on top. People usually eat cake at birthday parties, and I think a chocolate cake is the best way to celebrate a special day.
Describe this picture in one or two sentences.
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Model answer: This is an orange, a round fruit with a bright colour. It is full of vitamin C, and in winter I like to drink fresh orange juice to stay healthy.
Interactive Writing
Answer the question.
You have one free afternoon and two choices: visit an old friend you have not seen for years, or take a quiet afternoon for yourself. What would you choose and why?
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Model answer: I would visit my old friend. Quiet afternoons happen all the time, but seeing someone I have not met for years is rare, and friendships can fade if we do not make an effort. We would probably talk for hours about old times. I can always rest another day, so I would not feel guilty.
Writing Sample
Write about the topic for up to three minutes.
You have three minutes. Tell about a hobby that you have or would like to start, and explain why it appeals to you.
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Model answer: I would like to start pottery. I have watched videos of people making bowls and cups from clay, and it looks so relaxing. I spend most of my day working on a computer, so making something with my hands would be a great change. It also appeals to me because at the end you have a useful object that you made yourself. There is a small studio near my office that offers evening classes for beginners, and I am planning to sign up next month. I know my first bowls will look strange, but that will be part of the fun.
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, there is a banana. It has a curved shape and a bright yellow skin. Bananas are cheap and easy to eat when you are in a hurry. I often have one for breakfast with a cup of coffee, and my little brother loves them in milkshakes.
Read, Then Speak
Read the prompt, then speak about it.
Describe your favourite way to spend a rainy day. What do you do, and who do you spend it with?
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Model answer: On a rainy day, I like to stay at home and do slow, relaxing things. I usually start by making a big pot of tea, and then I put on some music and cook something warm, like soup or pasta. In the afternoon, I often invite my best friend over, and we play board games or watch a film. There is something cosy about being inside while it rains outside, and I never feel bored.
Interactive Speaking
Answer each question in turn.
Do you have a hobby that you usually do alone?
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Model answer: Yes, I enjoy solving jigsaw puzzles by myself in the evenings.
How did you first get interested in it?
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Model answer: My grandmother had a puzzle out every Christmas, and I started helping her when I was young.
Would you rather do a hobby alone or share it with others? Explain.
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Model answer: I prefer doing it alone, because it helps me focus and relax without needing to talk to anyone.
Tell me about the most difficult or largest puzzle or drawing you have completed.
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Model answer: I once finished a puzzle with two thousand pieces, and it took me almost three weeks of evenings to complete.
Why do you think quiet, solitary hobbies can be so relaxing for people?
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Model answer: They give your mind a single simple focus, away from notifications and conversations, which many people find surprisingly restful after a busy day.
Do you think solo hobbies are becoming less common because people are more used to constant social contact? Discuss.
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Model answer: I think many people still enjoy solo hobbies, but they are often overlooked now because social media encourages us to share every activity, which can make quiet, private pastimes feel less visible or valued.
Speaking Sample
Speak about the topic for up to three minutes.
Describe a challenge you have faced in your studies or work. How did you deal with it, and what would you do differently now?
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Model answer: One of the biggest challenges I have faced was preparing for an important English exam while working full time. I had only two free evenings a week, and I often felt too tired to study. At first, I tried to do everything at once, and I became discouraged. Then I changed my method: I studied for twenty minutes every morning on the train, and I used my weekends for longer practice sessions. Slowly, my confidence increased, and I passed the exam. If I could do it again, I would ask for help sooner. I wasted a month because I thought I had to manage alone.
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