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Duolingo English Test Listening Cloze Practice #1 — Easy Level

Free DET (Duolingo English Test) Listening Cloze practice #1 — Easy level. Just DET Listening questions, no grading — solve it yourself and check the answer or model response.

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Listening Cloze
Listen to the talk and fill in the blanks below.

Good morning, everyone. Today I want to talk about the _____ of eating breakfast. Many people skip breakfast because they are busy or not _____ in the morning. However, research shows that eating a good breakfast helps you _____ better and have more energy throughout the day. A healthy breakfast does not need to be _____. Simple foods like eggs, toast, fruit, or yogurt are all great choices.

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1) importance · 2) hungry · 3) concentrate · 4) complicated
Q1 · Comprehension
What is the main topic of this talk?
  1. A. The importance of getting enough sleep
  2. B. The importance of eating breakfast
  3. C. How to cook a healthy lunch
  4. D. Why people should exercise in the morning
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Correct: The importance of eating breakfast
Q2 · Comprehension
According to the speaker, why do many people skip breakfast?
  1. A. They do not like the taste of breakfast food
  2. B. They are too busy or not hungry
  3. C. Breakfast food is too expensive
  4. D. They prefer to eat a big lunch instead
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Correct: They are too busy or not hungry
Q3 · Comprehension
What does eating breakfast help you do, according to the talk?
  1. A. Sleep better at night
  2. B. Save money on food
  3. C. Concentrate better and have more energy
  4. D. Cook faster in the morning
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Correct: Concentrate better and have more energy
Q4 · Comprehension
Which of the following is mentioned as a healthy breakfast food?
  1. A. Pizza
  2. B. Hamburger
  3. C. Fried chicken
  4. D. Eggs
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Correct: Eggs
Q5 · Comprehension
What does the speaker say about children who eat breakfast?
  1. A. They sleep longer in the morning
  2. B. They do better in school
  3. C. They eat less at lunch
  4. D. They cook for their families
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Correct: They do better in school
Summary
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The speaker explains that breakfast is very important for your health and performance. Eating a simple breakfast like eggs, fruit, or yogurt gives you energy and helps you focus. Both children and adults benefit from eating breakfast every morning.

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