<h2>Introduction</h2><p>Struggling with DET’s 90-second speaking marathon? Discover 3 battle-tested strategies used by 1,200+ students to decode prompts, generate ideas instantly, and speak fluently. This ultimate guide reveals:</p><p>🔍 3-Step Decoding Formula to master audio prompts (even with heavy accents)</p><p>⏳ Time-Travel Technique to effortlessly fill 90 seconds using past/present/future storytelling</p><p>📊 Examiner's Scoring Secrets: What they listen for at 15s, 45s, and 75s marks</p><p><br></p><h2>Why 'Listen, Then Speak' Challenges 73% of Test-Takers</h2><h3>This question combines three unique hurdles</h3><ol><li>Audio-Only Prompts: No text backup (vs. IELTS Part 2)</li><li>Dual Assessment: Listening accuracy (35% weight) + speaking fluency (45%)</li><li>Extended Duration: 90 seconds of continuous output (double TOEFL’s 45-second limit)</li></ol><h3>Data-Driven Insights</h3><ol><li>68% lose points due to 'mental blanks'</li><li>52% misinterpret prompts</li><li>89% cite 'time management' as the toughest hurdle</li></ol><p>Target your weakness on DET through: <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com" target="_blank">Dreamy DET 2025 latest & real-test Question Bank</a> </p><p><br></p><h2>3-Step Strategy to Dominate the Audio Prompt</h2><h3><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Step 1: The 3-Listen Rule</span></h3><ol><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">First Listen: Identify core nouns (e.g., "remote work challenges")</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Second Listen: Pinpoint action verbs ("analyze", "compare")</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Third Listen: Confirm question type (How/Why/What)</span></li></ol><h4>Example</h4><p>Audio: 'Discuss AI's impact on traditional industries'</p><h4>Notes</h4><ul><li>TOPIC: AI → traditional industries &nbsp;</li><li>VERBS: Discuss impacts &nbsp;</li><li>KEYWORDS: Automation, job transformation &nbsp;</li></ul><h3><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Step 2: Instant Idea Generation with 'PEEL'</span></h3><h4><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Structure responses in 10 seconds using</span></h4><ol><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Personal experience</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Example</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Expert reference</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Local context</span></li></ol><h4>Application</h4><p>Prompt: 'Urban transportation issues' &nbsp;</p><h4>PEEL Output </h4><ul><li>P: Missed flight due to traffic last week &nbsp;</li><li>E: Beijing's 15km/h average rush-hour speed &nbsp;</li><li>E: MIT study on congestion costs &nbsp;</li><li>L: Local subway construction worsens gridlock &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Step 3: The Time Travel Technique</h3><h4><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Extend content through three dimensions</span></h4><ol><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Past: 'A decade ago...'</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Present: 'Currently, the main issue...'</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">Future: 'Without intervention, by 2030...'</span></li></ol><h4>Full Example</h4><p>Ten years ago, my city had minimal traffic (Past). Today, commutes take 2 hours (Present). Unless we invest in public transit, future generations will face worse (Future).</p><p>Resources to Break Through Plateaus: <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com" target="_blank">Dreamy DET 2025 latest & real-test Question Bank</a> for all the question types. </p><p><br></p><h2>Examiner's Scoring Secrets: 3 Critical Moments</h2><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">0-15s: Keyword accuracy check</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">30-45s: Complex grammar showcase (conditionals/passives)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">75-90s: Conclusion coherence &amp; depth</span></li></ul><h3><span style="background-color: rgb(245, 219, 77);">Pro Tips</span></h3><p>❌ Avoid memorized patterns (AI flags robotic repetition)</p><p>✅ Use natural transitions: 'Actually…', 'On the other hand…'</p><p><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>See the scores students get after using Dreamy DET strategy：</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7491302345892958208.jpg" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 50%;"></p><hr/><h2 style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></h2><p style="text-align: start;">By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!</p><p style="text-align: start;">Click here for more <a href="https://blog.dreamydet.com/list.html" target="_blank">DET Preparation Strategies</a></p><p style="text-align: start;">Start practicing today by signing up for our <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/home" target="_blank">DET question bank</a> for free.</p>

<h1>Introduction</h1><p>Struggling with Duolingo English Test's Interactive Listening section? You're not alone – 72% of test-takers struggle with its rapid-fire conversations and high-pressure 75-second summary. This guide is your roadmap to success. We'll decode:</p><ul><li>Exactly how the adaptive scoring algorithm works</li><li>The exact way to crush the 'Listen & Respond' Section</li><li>A proven template that helped you boost your summary score by 40%</li></ul><p>Whether you're battling time management in 'Listen & Respond' or freezing during the writing sprint, this article will help.</p><p><br></p><h1>What Makes Duolingo English Test's Interactive Listening Unique? </h1><p>Unlike traditional listening tests, DET's Interactive Listening evaluates real-time conversation skills and academic summarization in 75 seconds. Here's why 68% of test-takers find it challenging:</p><h3>Adaptive Difficulty: </h3><p>Questions adjust based on your responses (similar to <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/question" target="_blank">Dreamy DET</a>'s AI Practice System).</p><h3>Dual Scoring: </h3><p>Tests both listening comprehension (via multiple-choice responses) and writing skills (through summarization).</p><p><br></p><h1>Part 1: Crushing the 'Listen & Respond' Section</h1><h2>Strategy 1: Decode Speaker Relationships in 3 Seconds</h2><h3>Formal vs. Casual: </h3><p>If the speaker is a professor, avoid slang like 'Yeah, totally!' Use phrases like <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">'I appreciate your clarification.'</span></p><h2>Strategy 2: Eliminate Distractors with the 80/20 Rule</h2><h3>Incorrect options often:</h3><ul><li>Contain extreme words <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(</span><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">'never', 'completely'</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">)</span>.</li><li>Shift topics abruptly (e.g., discussing 'climate change' in a conversation about 'internship applications').</li></ul><p><strong>Pro Tip: Use </strong><a href="https://www.dreamydet.com" target="_blank"><strong>Dreamy DET</strong></a><strong>'s Interactive Listening Drills to practice identifying distractors.</strong></p><h2>Strategy 3: Leverage the Text Transcript</h2><h3>After selecting an answer, the audio converts to text. </h3><p>Use this to:</p><ul><li>Review context for upcoming questions.</li><li>Spot keywords (e.g., <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);">'deadline', 'revise'</span>) that hint at the conversation's goal.</li></ul><p><br></p><h1>Part 2: Writing a High-Scoring Summary in 75 Seconds</h1><h2>Step 1: Paraphrase the Scenario (Sentence 1)</h2><h3>Original Prompt: </h3><p>'You're a student discussing a low grade with your professor.'</p><h3>Strong Opening: </h3><p>'I consulted my literature professor about improving my essay structure after receiving critical feedback.'</p><h2>Step 2: Structure Your Summary with the "3C Framework"</h2><p>1️⃣ Context: State the conversation's purpose.</p><p>2️⃣ Key Points: Highlight 2-3 critical ideas (e.g., 'She emphasized using Oxford's online writing lab').</p><p>3️⃣ Conclusion: End with an outcome ('I committed to submitting revised drafts weekly').</p><h3><span style="background-color: rgb(245, 219, 77);"><strong>Quick Template:</strong></span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>[Speaker] and I discussed [topic]. They suggested [action], emphasizing [key detail]. I agreed to [next step].</strong></span></p><h2>Step 3: Avoid These Costly Mistakes</h2><ul><li>❌ Bullet points or fragmented sentences.</li><li>✅ Use active voice & transition words ('however', 'furthermore').</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>See the scores students get after using this strategy：</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7491302345892958208.jpg" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 50%;"></p><hr/><h1 style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></h1><p style="text-align: start;">By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!</p><p style="text-align: start;">Click here for more <a href="https://blog.dreamydet.com/list.html" target="_blank">DET Preparation Strategies</a></p><p style="text-align: start;">Start practicing today by signing up for our <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/home" target="_blank">DET question bank</a> for free.</p><p><br></p>

<h1>Introduction</h1><p>Duolingo English Test ("DET") is an online English proficiency assessment test for today's international students and institutions. So far, more than 5,000 universities around the world have recognized Duolingo English Test. It takes less than an hour of testing to accurately and objectively assess the candidate's English proficiency from many aspects. Starting from July 1, 2024, the Duolingo English Test (DET) score report will include additional individual skill scores (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) in addition to the composite skill scores (Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, Production). This article will introduce the overview of Duolingo English Test update, individual subscores, integrated subscores, to help you fully understand the update of Duolingo English Test this time.</p><p><br></p><h1>Overview</h1><p>The combination of individual skill scores and composite skill scores will be presented in three dimensions on the score report:</p><ul><li>Overall Score</li><li>Individual Skill Scores: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing</li><li>Composite Skill Scores: Comprehension, Literacy, Conversation, and Production</li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7379504849689251840.png" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 468.50px;height: 428.13px;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Overview of Individual Subscores Update</h1><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7379509252030730240.png" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 467.00px;height: 247.11px;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">According to <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">the official Duolingo English Test video</span> introduction, the upcoming score report will feature <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>a new section that displays Individual Subscores</strong></span>. This section will detail the candidate’s performance in <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>listening, speaking, reading, and writing</strong></span>, corresponding to these well-known language skills.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Importantly, based on the official explanation: <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>the overall score will be the average of the four new subscores for listening, speaking, reading, and writing, rounded to the nearest whole number</strong></span>:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Overall Score = (Listening + Speaking + Reading + Writing) / 4</strong></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">a.Listening</h2><p style="text-align: left;">This section <strong>assesses the candidate’s ability to understand auditory content</strong>. Candidates need to listen to and comprehend various types of listening materials, including daily conversations and academic discussions. The score will be based on the candidate’s grasp of key information, details, and implied meanings.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">b.Reading</h2><p style="text-align: left;">The reading section <strong>measures the candidate’s ability to understand written texts</strong>. Candidates will read articles of various genres and difficulties, including literary works, scientific reports, professional documents, and popular science papers. The score will be based on the candidate’s understanding of the main ideas, specific details, contextual inferences, and the author’s intent.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">c.Speaking</h2><p style="text-align: left;">The speaking score reflects the candidate’s fluency and accuracy in communicating in English. Candidates need to <strong>answer questions, describe pictures, tell stories, and engage in discussions naturally and confidently</strong>. This section also assesses pronunciation, vocabulary use, and the complexity of sentence structures.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">d.Writing</h2><p style="text-align: left;">The writing score <strong>evaluates the candidate’s logic, vocabulary use, and grammatical accuracy in written expression</strong>. Candidates need to complete different types of writing tasks according to the standards of <strong>academic English writing</strong>. The score will be based on the organization of content, coherence, language diversity, and accuracy.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">This improvement not only makes the score report more comprehensive but also <strong>helps candidates understand their language abilities</strong> more clearly. <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Most importantly, it will change the subscore requirements in future school admission criteria!</strong></span> Starting this September, university admission requirements may likely change due to this reform, reverting to the traditional dimensions of "listening, speaking, reading, and writing," making it easier for schools to set subscore requirements based on IELTS/TOEFL scores.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Overview of Integrated Subscores Update</h1><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7379512889868029952.png" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 439.00px;height: 426.86px;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Institutions that previously did not require subscores might now add subscore requirements for "listening, speaking, reading, and writing," potentially leading to more stringent admission criteria.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Besides individual skill scores, the score report will continue to show the familiar composite scores: Comprehension, Literacy, Conversation, and Production. Among them:</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">a.Comprehension</h2><p style="text-align: left;">This combines listening and reading skills, assessing the candidate’s performance in understanding spoken and written materials. Candidates need to demonstrate their understanding of various information, including main ideas, details, implied meanings, and inferences.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">b.Literacy</h2><p style="text-align: left;">This combines reading and writing skills, evaluating the candidate’s overall ability in written language. Candidates need to demonstrate their competency in understanding written texts and creating written content, including information processing, content organization, and language use.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">c.Conversation</h2><p style="text-align: left;">This combines listening and speaking skills, assessing the candidate’s performance in actual communication situations. Candidates need to understand information in conversations and respond appropriately, showing fluent and natural communication ability.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">d.Production</h2><p style="text-align: left;">This combines speaking and writing skills, assessing the candidate’s ability in both oral and written expression. Candidates need to express their thoughts clearly and coherently, demonstrating good vocabulary use and grammar mastery.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">According to the official explanation, composite skill scores are closely related to individual skill scores. <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Each composite skill score is the average of its corresponding two individual skill scores:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Conversation = (Listening + Speaking) / 2</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Comprehension = (Listening + Reading) / 2</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Production = (Speaking + Writing) / 2</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Literacy = (Writing + Reading) / 2</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Currently, as it is the school application season, </span><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>this reform is unlikely to affect applications before the new academic year, and schools are unlikely to adjust their admission scores based on the new subscores</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">However, starting this September, universities accepting Duolingo as an entrance language exam are very likely to adjust their admission policies to include requirements for individual skills in "listening, speaking, reading, and writing."</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How will this reform affect your exam preparation? We will provide a detailed analysis after the holiday. After July 1, we will also interpret the exam policies based on real score reports for the candidates!</span></p><hr/><p style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: start;">By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!</p><p style="text-align: start;">Click here for more <a href="https://blog.dreamydet.com/list.html" target="_blank">DET Preparation Strategies</a></p><p style="text-align: start;">Start practicing today by signing up for our <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/home" target="_blank">DET question bank</a> for free.</p>

<h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Introduction</strong></span></h1><p>Duolingo English Test is introducing a new question type, Read and Select in April 2024. Excelling it is crucial for achieving a higher score. In this article, we will show the brief introduction of the Read and Select question and tips for answering it effectively.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Overview of Interactive Writing</strong></span></h1><h2><strong>a. Brief View:</strong></h2><p>The purpose of this question type is to more accurately assess the vocabulary of the candidates.</p><h2><strong>b. Question Format: </strong></h2><p>You will see a word on the screen and need to select the correct answer from the given options within <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>5 seconds</strong></span>. Throughout the exam, only one word will be displayed on the screen at a time, and there will be a total of <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>15 to 18</strong></span> words to answer.</p><h2><strong>c. Score Calculation: </strong></h2><p>The scores from this section will be included in two separate scores: "<span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Literacy</strong></span>" and "<span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>Comprehension</strong></span>"</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7372121384295600128.png" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 480.17px;height: 291.59px;"></p><p>.</p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Tips for Answering Read and Select Questions</strong></span></h1><p>1. Please be sure to click "YES" or "NO" to submit your selection. Not selecting will be considered as an incorrect answer.</p><p>2. The total number of correct words in this section is not fixed; having more or fewer is normal.</p><p>3. Pay attention to details; some words may seem correct, but the differences are not obvious and require careful reading.</p><p>4. After determining whether this word is correct, please click "YES" or "NO" to submit your choice.</p><p>5. After clicking "YES" or "NO", the screen will display the next question.</p><p><br></p><hr/><h1 style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></h1><p style="text-align: start;">By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!</p><p style="text-align: start;">Click here for more <a href="https://blog.dreamydet.com/list.html" target="_blank">DET Preparation Strategies</a></p><p style="text-align: start;">Start practicing today by signing up for our <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/home" target="_blank">DET question bank</a> for free.</p>

<h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Introduction</strong></span></h1><p>We find many students are wondering Duolingo English test is available in which countries and universities? Since guidelines are always updating and the number of universities that accept Duolingo English test continues to grow, it can be difficult to know which countries accept the Duolingo English test. &nbsp;In this article, we will outline where the Duolingo English test will be accepted and live in 2024.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>How many countries accept the Duolingo English Test?</strong></span></h1><p>The Duolingo English Test is currently accepted by approximately more than <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>4,600</strong></span> schools in <span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>110</strong></span> countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia!</p><p>The country most likely to accept the Duolingo English Test is the United States. Just two years ago, only 3,000 institutions worldwide accepted the test. However, Duolingo is actively working to expand its acceptance, aiming to have more schools recognize their test. Particularly driven by efforts in the United States, the number of universities worldwide that accept the Duolingo English Test is rapidly increasing!</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Which exact universities accept the Duolingo English Test?</strong></span></h1><p>More than 110 countries/regions globally have accepted the Duolingo English Test, and this number is only expected to grow. This means that currently, there are only around 80 countries whose schools have not yet accepted the test.</p><p><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://englishtest.duolingo.com/en/institutions" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(235, 144, 58);"><strong>here</strong></span></a><strong> to check if your intended schools accept the DET exam. </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7372095678916333568.png" alt="" data-href="" style="width: 462.17px;height: 336.89px;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;">If you want to learn more about this issue, I'll write another article discussing the situation of the DET in different countries.💪</p><hr/><h1 style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></h1><p style="text-align: start;">By understanding all about Duolingo English Test, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!</p><p style="text-align: start;">Click here for more <a href="https://blog.dreamydet.com/list.html" target="_blank">DET Preparation Strategies</a></p><p style="text-align: start;">Start practicing today by signing up for our <a href="https://www.dreamydet.com/home" target="_blank">DET question bank</a> for free.</p><p style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p style="text-align: start;"><br></p>

<h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Introduction</strong></span></h1><p>Since the official release of the 2024 reform notice by Duolingo Official a month ago, some students have been anxious and nervous, while others are confident and prepared. However, some students are like - Huh? Duolingo English Test changed again?! That's right! This exam underwent significant reform on April 3, 2024! The revamped Duolingo English Test is now officially available! In this article, we will explore all the new updates including the new question types.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Comparison between New Questions and Old Questions </strong></span></h1><h2><strong>Question Type 1. Read & Select (New)</strong></h2><p>Firstly, there has been a change in the format of word differentiation, which we refer to as " Read & Select (New)."</p><p>Specifically, the answer format for Read & Select (New) has shifted from a single-screen answer where multiple words are displayed simultaneously to <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>a multi-screen answer where only one word is displayed per screen</strong></span>. Test-takers still need to read the word and determine if it is a correct English word. <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>This section comprises 15-18 questions in total</strong></span>, still affecting the sub-scores of Literacy and Comprehension.</p><p>The new answer format enhances the efficiency of the test, allowing for a more accurate assessment of the test-taker's vocabulary.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359500004421013504.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p>Considering difficulty, the new and old versions of Read & Select (New) are relatively similar in difficulty. The simplification of this question type is mainly aimed at improving the efficiency of the exam. Previously, an average of 4 word differentiation questions appeared in one exam, taking a total of 4 minutes. However, <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>answering a single question in the new Read &amp; Select (New) format only requires 5 seconds</strong></span>, and 15-18 questions only consume 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds, thereby freeing up time for another new question type (Fill in the Blanks), strengthening the assessment of vocabulary application.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Question Type 2. Fill in the Blanks</strong></h2><p>Fill in the Blanks is a brand-new question type in the Duolingo English Test. In this question type, each sentence contains an incomplete word, with the missing part represented by a blank space. <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Test-takers have 20 seconds to complete the missing part of the word</strong></span>. There are <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>a total of 6-9</strong></span> Fill in the Blanks questions, which will affect the sub-scores of Literacy and Comprehension.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359501000853426176.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p>Fill in the Blanks (New) will assess the breadth and depth of the test-taker's vocabulary, requiring not only recognition of words but also accurate usage of words within the given context.</p><p>It is believed that this question type may not be friendly to test-takers who struggle with vocabulary and reading comprehension. Moreover, under adaptive difficulty, the higher the level, the longer and more difficult the sentences provided. Additionally, considering the extremely limited time for answering this question type, test-takers have no spare time for contemplation. Therefore, as of now, <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Fill in the Blanks appears to be more challenging than the previous questions</strong></span>.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Question Type 3. Interactive Writing</strong></h2><p>In this reform, another brand-new question type has been introduced, called Interactive Writing.</p><p>This new question type is an expansion of the previous "Short Writing" question type, encouraging test-takers to further elaborate on their views and ideas in detail while also providing a better measure of their writing abilities.</p><p>Interactive Writing consists of two steps: </p><p><span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Step 1 presents a prompt</strong></span>, and test-takers are required to read the prompt and write accordingly <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>within 5 minutes</strong></span> (with a minimum of 3 minutes for answering); </p><p><span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Step 2 builds upon the previous prompt by providing a new one</strong></span>, and test-takers need to read the new prompt and respond accordingly <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>within 3 minutes</strong></span> (with a minimum of 1 minute for answering).</p><p>Interactive Writing will only appear once in the exam, impacting the sub-scores of Literacy and Production.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359501593558913024.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359501653688455168.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p>The questions in Part 2 are based on the responses given by the test-takers in Part 1. Dreamy DET has also listed the possible questions that may appear in Part 2, along with reference answers for all the questions, to facilitate comprehensive preparation for you.</p><p>Furthermore, it is important to note that with the introduction of Interactive Writing, the "Short Writing" section has been simultaneously discontinued.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Comparison in terms of the Number of Questions</strong></span></h1><p>Based on the changes in question types, the number of questions for the old question types has also changed accordingly:</p><p>The number of questions for <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Fill in the Blanks</strong></span> and <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Read Aloud</strong></span> has decreased, from the previous range of 4-6 questions to <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>3-6 questions</strong></span>.</p><p>Meanwhile, the number of questions for <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>Dictation Sentences</strong></span> has increased, from the previous range of 4-6 questions to <span style="color: rgb(212, 107, 8);"><strong>6-9 questions</strong></span>.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Comparison in terms of the Question Sequence</strong></span></h1><p>Furthermore, there have been some changes in the sequence of questions in the exam.</p><p>At the beginning of the exam, there are consecutive 15-18 questions of Read & Select.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359502160494596096.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p>Next are consecutive 6-9 Fill in the Blanks questions.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://cdn.dreamydet.com/blogs/images/7359502285048647680.png" alt="" data-href="" style=""></p><p>Following this, the Fill in the Blanks, Read Aloud, and Dictation Sentences questions appear randomly.</p><p>Afterward, there are two Interactive Reading and two Interactive Listening questions.</p><p>Following these are the writing sections, consisting of three Write about the Photo questions and one Interactive Writing question.</p><p>Then comes the speaking section, which typically follows the order of Listen Then Speak, Speak About The Photo, and Read Then Speak.</p><p>Finally, there are the Writing Interview and Speaking Interview sections.</p><p><br></p><h1><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></h1><p>By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. 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