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Duolingo English Test Interactive Reading Practice #5 — Easy Level

Free DET (Duolingo English Test) Interactive Reading practice #5 — Easy level. Just DET Reading & Vocabulary questions, no grading — solve it yourself and check the answer or model response.

How to practice: This set collects only the Interactive Reading question type from the real DET (Duolingo English Test) — DET Reading & Vocabulary questions. No grading, no timer — solve it yourself, then tap each question to reveal the answer or model response.

Animals are very important to our world. They help keep nature in balance. Without animals, many plants could not grow. For example, bees carry pollen from flower to flower. This helps plants make seeds. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.

Animals also help keep ecosystems healthy. Some animals eat plants that grow too fast. Other animals eat smaller animals. This keeps the number of each animal at the right level. When one type of animal disappears, the whole ecosystem can change.

Some animals help clean the environment. Vultures eat dead animals. This stops bacteria from spreading. Worms break down old leaves and food. They make the soil better for growing plants. These animals do important work even if we do not always notice them.

We can all help protect animals. We can avoid using chemicals that hurt insects. We can plant gardens with flowers that bees and butterflies like. We can also support parks and nature areas where wild animals can live safely. Small actions from many people can make a big difference for animals and nature.

Q1 · Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. A. Bees are the most important animals in the world.
  2. B. Animals play important roles in keeping nature healthy.
  3. C. People should not use chemicals in their gardens.
  4. D. Vultures and worms are the most useful animals.
Show Answer
Correct: Animals play important roles in keeping nature healthy.
Q2 · Multiple Choice
Where do bees carry pollen?
  1. A. From the soil to the trees.
  2. B. From one flower to another.
  3. C. From gardens to forests.
  4. D. From the sky to the ground.
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Correct: From one flower to another.
Q3 · Multiple Choice
What does the word 'ecosystem' most likely mean in this passage?
  1. A. A type of animal that lives in water.
  2. B. A machine used by scientists.
  3. C. A community of plants and animals living together.
  4. D. A special kind of forest.
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Correct: A community of plants and animals living together.
Q4 · True / False
Vultures help clean the environment by eating dead animals.
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Correct: True
Q5 · Highlight
Highlight the phrase that shows how worms help the environment.
Show Answer
Correct: They make the soil better for growing plants.

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