ELITE COMPREHENSIVE
DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST — MOCK EXAM 7
ADVANCED ENGLISH, CRITICAL THINKING
AND ACADEMIC SKILLS UNDERGRADUATE
(YEAR 1–2 / C1–C2)
SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026
Duration: 90 minutes
SECTION A — Academic Vocabulary & Language Use (20 marks)
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the most appropriate word.
1` The study provides compelling __________ supporting climate intervention policies.
2 Academic integrity is essential to prevent __________ in research.
3 Global trade systems are influenced by economic __________ between nations.
4 The researcher proposed a __________ framework for analyzing social behavior.
5 Public health policies must be based on __________ evidence rather than opinion.
6 Rapid urbanization has led to significant infrastructure __________.
7 The theory was criticized for its lack of __________ support.
8 Governments face ethical __________ when regulating artificial intelligence.
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9 The findings were published in a peer-reviewed __________.
, 10 Socioeconomic __________ remains a major global concern.
SECTION B — Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
Passage
The relationship between technological advancement and employment has long been debated
among economists and policymakers. While automation increases productivity and reduces
operational costs, it also raises concerns about job displacement, particularly in industries
reliant on routine labor. Some experts argue that technological innovation ultimately creates
more jobs than it eliminates, though these new roles often require advanced skills and
education. Others caution that without proper policy intervention, automation may exacerbate
income inequality and social instability.
Questions
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Education systems
B. Technology and employment
C. Environmental pollution
D. Healthcare innovation
According to the passage, automation increases:
A. Unemployment only
B. Productivity
C. Poverty
D. Inflation only
What concern is raised about automation?
2
A. Lack of electricity
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DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST — MOCK EXAM 7
ADVANCED ENGLISH, CRITICAL THINKING
AND ACADEMIC SKILLS UNDERGRADUATE
(YEAR 1–2 / C1–C2)
SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026
Duration: 90 minutes
SECTION A — Academic Vocabulary & Language Use (20 marks)
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the most appropriate word.
1` The study provides compelling __________ supporting climate intervention policies.
2 Academic integrity is essential to prevent __________ in research.
3 Global trade systems are influenced by economic __________ between nations.
4 The researcher proposed a __________ framework for analyzing social behavior.
5 Public health policies must be based on __________ evidence rather than opinion.
6 Rapid urbanization has led to significant infrastructure __________.
7 The theory was criticized for its lack of __________ support.
8 Governments face ethical __________ when regulating artificial intelligence.
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Page
9 The findings were published in a peer-reviewed __________.
, 10 Socioeconomic __________ remains a major global concern.
SECTION B — Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
Passage
The relationship between technological advancement and employment has long been debated
among economists and policymakers. While automation increases productivity and reduces
operational costs, it also raises concerns about job displacement, particularly in industries
reliant on routine labor. Some experts argue that technological innovation ultimately creates
more jobs than it eliminates, though these new roles often require advanced skills and
education. Others caution that without proper policy intervention, automation may exacerbate
income inequality and social instability.
Questions
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Education systems
B. Technology and employment
C. Environmental pollution
D. Healthcare innovation
According to the passage, automation increases:
A. Unemployment only
B. Productivity
C. Poverty
D. Inflation only
What concern is raised about automation?
2
A. Lack of electricity
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