How to practice: This set collects only the Read, Then Speak question type from the real DET (Duolingo English Test), covering DET Speaking questions. No grading and no timer, so solve it yourself, then tap each question to reveal the answer or model response.
Q1
Talk about whether you prefer luxury travel or budget travel when you go on vacation.
- Which travel style do you usually prefer?
- How do you save money while traveling?
- What is something worth spending extra on?
- How does your budget affect your experience?
20s to prepare · 1:30 to speak · 1 take only
Useful Expressions
When it comes to travel, I usually prefer... · To save money, I... · One thing worth spending extra on is... · My budget affects my trip by... · In general...
Show Model Response
When it comes to travel, I usually prefer budget travel over luxury travel, mainly because I'd rather spend my money on experiences than on fancy hotel rooms I'll barely spend time in anyway.
To save money while traveling, I typically book budget accommodations like hostels or small guesthouses, and I try to eat where local people actually eat instead of touristy restaurants near major attractions, which tend to be overpriced and honestly less authentic. I also use public transportation whenever possible rather than taxis, since it's usually far cheaper and gives me a more genuine sense of how locals actually move around the city.
That said, there's one thing I always think is worth spending extra money on, and that's unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like a special tour, a cooking class, or an activity I genuinely can't do anywhere else. I'd rather cut costs on comfort than miss out on something memorable.
My budget definitely shapes my overall experience, since it forces me to be more resourceful and often leads me to discover places or activities I wouldn't have found through a typical luxury itinerary. In general, I think budget travel actually makes trips feel more adventurous, and it stretches my money much further, letting me travel more often instead of taking one expensive trip a year.
To save money while traveling, I typically book budget accommodations like hostels or small guesthouses, and I try to eat where local people actually eat instead of touristy restaurants near major attractions, which tend to be overpriced and honestly less authentic. I also use public transportation whenever possible rather than taxis, since it's usually far cheaper and gives me a more genuine sense of how locals actually move around the city.
That said, there's one thing I always think is worth spending extra money on, and that's unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like a special tour, a cooking class, or an activity I genuinely can't do anywhere else. I'd rather cut costs on comfort than miss out on something memorable.
My budget definitely shapes my overall experience, since it forces me to be more resourceful and often leads me to discover places or activities I wouldn't have found through a typical luxury itinerary. In general, I think budget travel actually makes trips feel more adventurous, and it stretches my money much further, letting me travel more often instead of taking one expensive trip a year.