The Fastest Way to Prepare for English Proficiency Tests

100+ Sample Questions With High Scoring Answers

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One way to improve your Duolingo English Test score is by taking practice questions and reviewing model answers. Luckily for you, you can now do both of these things at the same time using the cue cards below!

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In this article, we have 100+ Duolingo English Test practice questions and high-scoring, model answers for you to study with. You may wish to print these out and fold them over so that the example question is on one side and the model answer is on the other side. Alternatively, you can just answer the question and then scroll down when you have finished to reveal the example response. Either way, with these cue cards you can practice answering Duolingo English Test questions and then directly compare your answer to the model answer.

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👉 As you gain more familiarity with the questions, try using a timer to make sure you are answering the questions within the time limits set by Duolingo.

(1-17) "Read and Complete" Questions and Answers

"Read and Complete" questions appear 4-6 times throughout the test and count towards your Literacy and Comprehension subscores. You are given 3 minutes to fill in all the blanks.

  1. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #1 🚀
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 1

2. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #2 👩‍✈️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 2
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 2

3. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #3 🖼️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 3
DuoliDuolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 3
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 3

4.  "Read and Complete" Cue Card #4 🇮🇹

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 4
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 4

5. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #5 👪

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 5
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Sample Answer 5

6. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #6 🌊

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 6

7. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #7 ⛰️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 7
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 7

8. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #8 🖥️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 8
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 8

9. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #9 🌌

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer Question 9

10. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #10 🏭

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 10
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 10

11. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #11 🌾

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 11
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 11

12. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #12 🌎

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 12
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 12

13. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #13 🐨

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 12
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Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 13
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 13

14. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #14 ☕

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 14
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 14

15. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #15📚

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 15
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 15

16. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #16 ☃️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 16
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 16

17. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #17 ❄️

Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 17
Duolingo English Test "Read and Complete" Model Answer 17

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(18-34) "Fill in the Blanks" Questions and Answers

18. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #1

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 1 Answer

19. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #2

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 2 Answer

20. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #3

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 3 Answer

21. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #4

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 4 Answer

22. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #5

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 5 Answer

23. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #6

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 6 Answer

24. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #7

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 7 Answer

25. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #8

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 8 Answer

26. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #9

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 9 Answer

27. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #10

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 10 Answer

28. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #11

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 11 Answer

29. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #12

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 12 Answer

30. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #13

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 13 Answer

31. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #14

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 14 Answer

32. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #15

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 15 Answer

33. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #16

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 16 Answer

34. "Fill in the Blanks" Cue Card #17

Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Fill in the Blanks" Practice Question 17 Answer
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To review more examples of Fill in the Blanks questions with answers, check out our other article: 50 Fill in the Blanks Questions with Answers

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(35-51) "Read and Select" Questions and Answers

"Read and Select" questions appear 4-6 times on the test, and they also count toward your Literacy and Comprehension subscores. You will have 1 minute to select all the real English words from the list presented.

35. "Read and Select" Cue Card #1

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 1

36. "Read and Select" Cue Card #2

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 2

37. "Read and Complete" Cue Card #3

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 3

38. "Read and Select" Cue Card #4

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 4

39. "Read and Select" Cue Card #5

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 5

40. "Read and Select" Cue Card #6

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 6

41. "Read and Select" Cue Card #7

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 7

42. "Read and Select" Cue Card #8

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 8

43. "Read and Select" Cue Card #9

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 9

44. "Read and Select" Cue Card #10

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 10

45. "Read and Select" Cue Card #11

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 11

46. "Read and Select" Cue Card #12

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 12

47. "Read and Select" Cue Card #13

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 13

48. "Read and Select" Cue Card #14

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 14

49. "Read and Select" Cue Card #15

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 15

50. "Read and Select" Cue Card #16

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 16

51. "Read and Select" Cue Card #17

Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Read and Select" Model Answer 17

👉Were any of the "real English words" in these lists unfamiliar to you? If so, you may want to make a note of their spelling and definition so you can revisit them later.

(52-68) "Write About the Photo" Questions and Answers

"Write about the photo" questions require writing a description of the picture in response to the image on the screen in 1 minute. These questions count towards your Literacy and Production subscores and come up three times on the test. As a reminder, you should always try to write more than one sentence in response.

52. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #1 🐕

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 1
fluorescentsnoutcanaryraincoatstoic

Word count - 85

53. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #2 ☀️

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 2
outstretched,surroundingsleggedsightseeing

Word count - 74

54. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #3 🙏🏼

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 3
Buddhistsandalsmeanderingdemeanorleisurely

Word count - 91

55. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #4 💼

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 4
scrutinizeswristwatchtardinesssunglasseswizenedleafless

Word count - 80

56. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #5 🎃

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 5
sprintingablazevibranteerie malevolent

Word count - 64

57. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #6 🍷

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 6
delicatelyunwindingcomfypyjamas revellinghectic

Word count - 88

58. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #7 🐈

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 7
botanicalfluffynourishment nextobliviousfelinescrutinizingaudaciousmischievoushavocgreenery

Word count - 88 words

59. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #8 ✈️

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 8
skydivingcorroboratedbucolic

Word count - 55

60. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #9 🐶

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 9
caninearmchairperusingenthused

Word count - 87

61. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #10 🏄‍♂️

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 10
gargantuanturquoiseexpansehone

Word count - 58

62. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #11 🕒

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 11
encircledimpeccableoverburdened

Word count - 76

63. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #12 👧🏿

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 12
makeshiftintently;recliningsleeveless

Word count - 73

64. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #13 🧘🏽

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 13
unwaveringhardwoodupscale

Word count - 75

65. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #14 🦷

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 14
pedestriangleannighttimeregimen

Word count - 72

66. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #15 🐎

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 15
footwearequestriantranquilitygossamer

Word count - 67

67. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #16 😴

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 16
pallidmelancholiccorroboratedpyjamaspristinemeticulously

Word count - 84

68. "Write About the Photo" Cue Card #17 ⛰️

Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Write about the Photo" Practice Question 17
stoicallyatopmountainsideenamoredseepexpanse

Word count - 90

(69-85) "Interactive Reading" Questions and Answers

"Interactive Reading" questions form part of your Literacy and Comprehension subscores. There are two sets of "Interactive Reading" questions, and each set has six questions. As you have two sets of questions and 7-8 minutes to complete them, you should aim to spend approximately 1 minute on each question.

69. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #1

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 1
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 1

70. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #2

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 2
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 2

71. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #3

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 3
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 3

72. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #4

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 4
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 4

73. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #5

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 5
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 5

74. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #6

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 6
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 6

75. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #7

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 7
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 7

76. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #8

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 8
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 8

77. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #9

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 9
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 9

78. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #10

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 10
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 10

79. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #11

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 11
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 11

80. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #12

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 12
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 12

81. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #13

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 13
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 13

82. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #14

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 14
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 14

83. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #15

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 15
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 15

84. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #16

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 16
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 16

85. "Interactive Reading" Cue Card #17

Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Interactive Reading" Model Answer 17

(86-120) "Writing Sample" Questions and Answers

"Writing Sample" questions only come up once on the Duolingo English Test and add to the Literacy and Production subscores. These questions ask you to construct a short essay in response to the prompt. While there is no required word or time minimum, we recommend that you use the full five minutes and write at least 150 words to get a high-scoring response.

86. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #1

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 1
The geography of the United States exerts a profound influence on its people and culture in many ways. Specifically, the fact that it is close to other countries, has a variety of landscapes, and contributes significiantly to global warming has shaped American culture.
Firstly, the USA’s immense size situates it in close proximity to a multitude of other countries. Consequently, the USA houses immigrants and expatriates from across the world and is frequently described as a “melting pot” of diverse cultures. For instance, the USA’s adjacency to Mexico has led to the incorporation of elements of Mexican culture in American culture: particularly Mexican cuisine and the Spanish language, in the states that border Mexico.
Secondly, the sheer size of the United States means it encompasses a wide variety of terrains and climates, which in turn forge a plethora of lifestyles. Alaska, for example, has polar climates, is geographically isolated from the continental US, and is surrounded by oceans and seas. As such, Alaskans are heavily involved in the fishing and tourism industry and lead a relatively subsistence lifestyle. This lifestyle contrasts drastically with the lifestyle in Nevada, which can be characterized by water conservation efforts, outdoor activities, and desert-themed arts and events – the result of its unique environment and scorching climate.
Lastly, in part due to the United States’ monumental size, it is one of the most significant contributors to global warming. The pernicious effects of climate change have led to floods, droughts, and forest fires in the USA, which substantially degrade its people’s quality of life and housing. Contributions to global warming have also bolstered the amount of research, funds, and studies dedicated towards protecting the earth. Arguably, global warming has also precipitated a culture of political division between citizens who are staunch supporters of policies reducing carbon emissions and those who gainsay them.

👉 You can see a breakdown of why this response scored as highly as it did on our blog.

87. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #2

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 2
overstated

lengthiergreener

detrimentaldefecationoverpopulation

LastlymindfulRecycling

catastrophicirreversiblereevaluating

88. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #3

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 3
mindset

disparate


extracurricularcomprehensivelyworkplace
pitfalls

89. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #4

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 4
Bike-sharing programs have recently been introduced to cities across the globe. Overall, I think they are a positive addition to urban life considering their low carbon emissions, inexpensive prices, and ability to elevate their users' health.

settingsbikerscommutes

dwellerslifespan

drawbackbikingpedestrians

responsibly
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For the best tips for writing questions, check out our article: Ultimate Guide to Writing Questions on the Duolingo English Test

90. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #5

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 5

lax


resilienceintrinsically

toughnesspartaking

91. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #6

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 6
headphonesdulleradrenalinemundane

enjoyable
Finally, music can be matched to your emotions and a great way to mitigate negative feelings. If I am stressed due to an incoming deadline at work, I can put on relaxing music to balance out the stress I feel at work. If I am lifting weights, I can listen to energetic music so that I am motivated to lift more. Music can influence the way a person feels in a particular moment and balance out any negative emotions they may be feeling with positive ones.

92. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #7

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 7

empathymetaphorical

workforcepayoff
Kentuckyempathize
Finally, and most importantly, volunteering has the power to transform the lives of the people in the community. By providing people less fortunate with your resources – be it time, money, energy or all three – you can make an invaluable difference.

93. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #8

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 8
plethorapopularization
Firstlyunattainabledetrimentalexacerbate

fingertipsmindlessmindfulmundane

nichedilettantesburgeoning

pivotal

diligentunoccupied

94. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #9

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 9

contributoremitsrenewablebiking

reforestationstalwartproponentactivism

extortionaterecycling

95. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #10

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 10
Extracurricularenjoyable
Firstlyintroverteddiffidentnewfound

dabblinghoned

teamworkexcelworkplace

96. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #11

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 11
A good friend is supportive, fun, and challenges you.

supportive

undervalueddespondent


As such, reliable, challenging, fun friendships are integral to leading a fulfilling life. Not only do friends like this support and guide us through life's twists and turns, but they also elevate the good times making them more meaningful and joyful.

97. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #12

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 12

Firstly

Secondlyenjoyableendorphinssurroundings

slimmerpartake

98. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #13

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 13
drawbacks
customizeAdditionally
Another advantage of independent studying is that you won’t get distracted by your peers. When you are studying in isolation there isn't any temptation to chat to your peers or take a break when you don't need one. This can be beneficial and effective when you have a test coming up very soon and time is limited.


motivatoronerous

99. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #14

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 14
Artists and scientists alike propel our society towards progression and innovation.

quotidian .pandemicsorely

consumerism


unimaginablehumankind
Furthermore

100. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #15

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 15


Firstlyglamourhomelessnessparadoxicallavishnessprodigalnostalgiaglamorouswealthiest

Culturallyveneration

rife

101. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #16

Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 16
bolstercreativity
Firstlyinputcorroborated

honingsurroundings

storylines

snubbedsettings

102. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #17

👌Please note, all advanced words scoring 155-160 are bolded.

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 1
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 17
enjoyable
Firstlyintricaciescinematiccaptivatingplethoraconcise
honedfantastical
Lastly
In conclusion, I prefer reading books and find them more beneficial than watching movies due to their more detailed narratives, cognitive benefits, and long-lasting engagement.

Word Count - 224

☝️ Study smarter, not harder! As "firstly" and "lastly" are both high-scoring words, you may want to start your first and last examples (from the I LAST method) this way to make sure you are including advanced vocabulary with minimal planning.

104. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #18

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 2
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 18
teamwork
expertiseproficiencypublishingexcelfinessepublishingpunctuation
It's true that, when working independently, distractions from others are mitigated because you do not have to ensure everyone reaches consensus on an issue, unlike in a team setting. However, this benefit does not compensate for the increased workload when you are the sole employee. When just one person handles a project, all the work is done by one person resulting in a slower completion rate and an elevated risk of burnout.
workload

Word count - 239

105. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #19

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 3
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 19
Personally, I favor in-store shopping over online shopping, but there are several advantages and disadvantages to both that are worth considering.
shoppers
shoppersdoorstepseffortfuldoorstepsegregiousamalgamation
digitallyameliorate

Word count - 222

106. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #20

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 4
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 20
repleteproficiency
PartakinglucidMoreover
The second advantage to a voyage abroad is that there is nothing more immersive than being in a country where the native language is the one you are learning. While in Berlin, I found that my German improved much quicker than it ever had in the classroom.
viewpoints
Whilst these are not all the benefits of studying abroad, one should remember the strides in personal development, language, and globalized knowledge, that they will likely make when contemplating international travel.

Word count - 271

107. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #21

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 5
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 21
cyberneticoutweigh
ancillaryquickest
astute
pandemicworkplace,workplaceprioritizesettings
For these reasons and more, I prefer digital communication; not only is it more convenient and less distracting, but it also contributes to creating a more well-connected world.

Word count - 280

108. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #22

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 6
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 22
commutinghealthcareunfairly
prioritize priority
recreationaloverwork
commute
commute

Word count - 270

109. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #23

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 7
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 23
dauntingworkplace
Discovering and identifying one's values is vital when selecting a career path; having a career that is meaningful to you and makes an impact in an area you are passionate about will provide you with a sense of purpose and  keep you determined for years to come. For instance, I am extremely passionate about health care and aim to make a difference in this field, as such I have dedicated my career to it.
Secondly
proficientuphill
In conclusion, when picking a career it's important to be discerning and engage in some honest self-discovery work. Specifically, one should ask themselves: what are my strengths, what are my values, and where do my interests lie?

Word count - 315

110. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #24

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 8
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 24
networking
instantaneouslyextracurricular
While an in-person education tends to be more costly, and online classrooms often provide the opportunity to complete tasks on your own time (freeing up the opportunity for low-income students to work, for example), there is one major cost of online classrooms that cannot be ignored...
translatableworkplace
As such, I recommend in-person classes if one can afford to attend, but online classes are still a great opportunity for those who cannot. One should deeply consider the pros and cons of each learning environment listed before choosing one or the other.

Word count - 252

111. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #25

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 9
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 25
Working remotely has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall, I favor working from home for several reasons.
Firstlycommuting to theworkplace,
Secondlyrecreationalundeniablyhealthier
drawbacksFurthermorenetworkingsocialize
outweigh

Word count - 266

112. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #26

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 10
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 26
minusculeextortionatedecadentbucolic
recreationalplethoraastute
cosmopolitanexorbitantneighbourlydwellers
As such, moving to the city is a great opportunity to broaden networks and horizons, particularly for young, unmarried individuals, but relocators must be prepared to spend much more money on rent and acquire some safety tools and street smarts before the move.

Word count - 239

113. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #27

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 11
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 27
bolsterspartakingrecreational
remediatesREMendorphins
endorphinsdemote
placateperniciousameliorateoptingbrisk
In conclusion, physical exercise has monumental benefits and can be incorporated into one's lifestyle in plenty of ways, to suit the individual.

Word count - 297

114. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #28

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 12
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 28
dilettantecrochetingCrochetingcreativity
Crochetingneedlework
convolutedlimitlessmeditative
crochetingcrocheters
crochetinghandmade

Word count - 229

115. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #29

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 13
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 29
resilienceempathy
When we fail, we are presented with an opportunity for self-discovery; to examine what went wrong, how it went wrong, and why. Subsequently, self-exploration in the face of failure often leads us to target our flaws and prevent the recurrence of mistakes. For example, if someone were to take the Duolingo English Test and score lower than desired, this can be a great chance to identify and improve their skills in lower-scoring areas.
resilienceparagonglobally
empathetic
shortcomings

Word count - 197

116. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #30

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 14
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 30
revolutionized
ancillaryachievable
Moreoverchanger
squanderedfruitlessbrowsinginterpersonal
rifemisinformationinaccuraciesunknowinglymaliciouslymisguidejudgment
savvy

Word count - 239

117. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #31

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 15
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 31
catalyzedglobalizationdetriments
Firstlyeffortless
globallydissemination
pandemicsarguablyuntanglingrepercussions
Proponentsviewpointsynergyhomogenousleavingtapestries
Whilst this might have some truth, I believe that exposure to different cultures and lifestyles propelled by globalization mostly leads to a greater understanding of the world alongside cultural sensitivity and awareness. Consequently, despite the potential for diseases  spread and culture loss,  the benefits of globalization outweigh the negatives.

Word count - 236

118. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #32

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 16
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 32
platitudeenjoyable
lifespancortisoloxytocin
strenuousbereavement
mindset
Finally, particularly in younger years, making and maintaining friendships can serve as a helpful model for future relationships. For example, a simple disagreement on the playground can be immensely beneficial for developing life-long social skills such as conflict resolution, theory of mind, and cooperation.
adulthood

Word count - 339

119. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #33

Duolingo English Test "Read, Then Write" Practice Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 33
domesticatedoutdoors
Firstlywildlifepredatoryecosystemsavoidablefurry
neuteringoverpopulation felinesunethicaloverrununclaimedfluffycompatriotbreedersneutersulk
defecateplethora
chitters

Word count - 276

120. "Writing Sample" Cue Card #34

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Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 17
Duolingo English Test "Writing Sample" Question 34

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An example of a rewritten response from Arno 
Being multilingual has become increasingly common in recent years due to globalization. There are numerous advantages to acquiring a second language, like gaining a competitive edge in the job market, enhancing travel experiences, and gaining a deeper understanding of both your native language and the culture associated with the language you are learning.




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