Duolingo English Test (DET)

Duolingo English Test — Interactive Listening, Set 2

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20 DET Listening

Sample questions with answers

The first 5 questions of this test, with the correct answer and explanation.

Q1. Listen to the classmate who forgot a calculator. Which reply is best?
Transcript
Classmate: Can I borrow your calculator for the maths test? I forgot mine.
- A. The test is on Friday.
- B. I bought a new bag.
- C. Sure, but please give it back after the test. ✓
- D. Maths is my favourite subject.
Answer: C. Sure, but please give it back after the test.
Explanation: Agreeing and asking for it back answers the request.
Q2. Listen to the hotel receptionist. Which reply is best?
Transcript
Hotel receptionist: Your room is on the fifth floor. Would you like help with your luggage?
- A. The fifth floor is high.
- B. My luggage is blue.
- C. I like this hotel.
- D. Yes, please. That would be very kind. ✓
Answer: D. Yes, please. That would be very kind.
Explanation: Accepting the offer of help is the best reply.
Q3. Listen to the bus driver. Which reply is best?
Transcript
Bus driver: I'm sorry, this bus doesn't go to the airport. You need the number twelve.
- A. Thank you. Where does the number twelve stop? ✓
- B. The airport is very big.
- C. Twelve is a good number.
- D. I like taking the bus.
Answer: A. Thank you. Where does the number twelve stop?
Explanation: Thanking the driver and asking where to catch the right bus is sensible.
Q4. Listen to the teacher. Which reply is best?
Transcript
Teacher: Your essay was very good, but it was two days late. Please try to submit on time next time.
- A. I understand. I'll make sure it's on time next time. ✓
- B. My essay was about climate change.
- C. I write essays every week.
- D. Two days is not very long.
Answer: A. I understand. I'll make sure it's on time next time.
Explanation: Accepting the feedback politely is the most appropriate response.
Q5. Listen to the friend. Which reply is best?
Transcript
Friend: I'm thinking of learning to play the guitar. Do you know any good teachers?
- A. I don't like music.
- B. I played football yesterday.
- C. Guitars are expensive.
- D. My cousin teaches guitar. I can give you her number. ✓
Answer: D. My cousin teaches guitar. I can give you her number.
Explanation: Offering a teacher's contact answers the question.

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Q6. Listen to the pharmacist. Which reply is best?
- A. No, I'm a pharmacist too.
- B. I had lunch at noon.
- C. Should I keep taking them until the box is finished?
- D. Tablets are small.
Q7. Listen to the neighbour. Which reply is best?
- A. You should buy earplugs.
- B. I like loud music.
- C. Last night was Saturday.
- D. I'm really sorry. I'll keep it down from now on.
Q8. Listen to the shop assistant. Which reply is best?
- A. Shirts are expensive.
- B. Yes, please. How long will it take to arrive?
- C. My size is medium.
- D. I like the colour.
Q9. Listen to the coach. Which reply is best?
- A. Okay, I'll be there at seven with my bottle.
- B. Training is good for health.
- C. I drank water yesterday.
- D. Seven is very early.
Q10. Listen to the classmate who missed a lecture. Which reply is best?
- A. The professor is very tall.
- B. I missed breakfast.
- C. She talked about the causes of the First World War.
- D. The lecture hall is big.
Q11. Listen to the conversation at the gym. What does the customer want?
- A. Information about joining the gym
- B. To buy sports clothes
- C. To cancel his membership
- D. To book a swimming lesson
Q12. In the gym conversation, how much does a yearly membership cost?
- A. Three hundred and sixty dollars
- B. Three hundred dollars
- C. Five dollars
- D. Thirty dollars
Q13. In the gym conversation, what is the difference between the two memberships?
- A. Only the monthly one includes the pool
- B. Only the yearly one includes the pool
- C. There is no difference
- D. The monthly one is cheaper per year
Q14. In the gym conversation, why does the customer choose the yearly membership?
- A. The monthly option is not available
- B. He is moving away next month
- C. It is cheaper per month than any other gym
- D. He wants to swim at least twice a week
Q15. In the gym conversation, what must the customer do to start today?
- A. Bring a friend
- B. Fill in a form and show a photo ID
- C. Take a fitness test
- D. Pay in cash only
Q16. Listen to the conversation at the railway station. Why does the passenger want to change her ticket?
- A. She wants a cheaper seat
- B. Her meeting has been moved
- C. She missed her train
- D. The train was cancelled
Q17. In the railway conversation, how much does it cost to change the ticket?
- A. Four hundred rupees
- B. Six hundred rupees
- C. Two hundred rupees
- D. Nothing
Q18. In the railway conversation, which train does the passenger choose?
- A. The four o'clock
- B. The two o'clock
- C. The eight o'clock
- D. The six thirty
Q19. In the railway conversation, which platform does her new train leave from?
- A. Platform six
- B. Platform four
- C. Platform three
- D. Platform two
Q20. In the railway conversation, how can the passenger get food on the train?
- A. From a trolley that comes through the train
- B. Food is not available
- C. In the restaurant car
- D. Only at the station before boarding