Duolingo English Test Duolingo English Test/Questions/Sample 1

Question 1

In the Duolingo English Test, the 'Listen and Type' task requires test-takers to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Type exactly what they hear spoken in the audio clip

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Read a sentence aloud while being recorded

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Choose the correct word that completes a spoken sentence

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Translate a spoken sentence into their native language

Question 2

How long is a Duolingo English Test score report valid for institutions to accept?

Accepted Answer

2 years from the test date

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6 months from the test date

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1 year from the test date

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Indefinitely — scores never expire

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how the Duolingo English Test adapts during the exam?

Accepted Answer

Question difficulty adjusts based on the test-taker's performance as they progress

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All test-takers receive the exact same fixed set of questions

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Test-takers can choose their own difficulty level at the start

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The test only adapts during the speaking section

Question 4

The Duolingo English Test reports four subscores in addition to the overall score. Which of the following is NOT one of those official subscores?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary

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Literacy

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Comprehension

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Conversation

Question 5

In the Duolingo English Test's 'Read Aloud' task, what are test-takers asked to do?

Accepted Answer

Read a displayed sentence or passage aloud into their microphone

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Read a passage silently and then answer comprehension questions

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Listen to a passage and repeat it back from memory

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Write a summary of a passage they read on screen

Question 6

Which of the following statements about retaking the Duolingo English Test is correct?

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There is no limit on retakes, but test-takers must wait 21 days between attempts

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Test-takers may retake the test once per calendar year

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Test-takers can retake the test immediately after any failed attempt

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Retakes are only allowed if the test was cancelled due to a technical error