C1 Advanced Writing Duolingo English Test writing practice Daily life About 5 minutes 1 question

Duolingo — Writing Sample: Changing an Established Routine

About this practice test

Practise C1 English writing for the Duolingo Writing Sample by developing a relevant, supported response about changing an established routine.

What you’ll practice

Answering the task

Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.

Developing your ideas

Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.

Using language well

Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.

What to expect: 1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and practice scores out of 10. The practice timer allows 5 minutes.

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.

Practice level
C1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
Question formats
Writing response

How to approach this practice

Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.

  1. Changing an Established Routine · Duolingo — Writing Sample

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Describe a time when you changed an established routine after reconsidering its value. Explain the reasons for the change and what you learned from the experience.

    Task requirements

    • Explain the original routine and the reason for reconsidering it.
    • Describe the change and its consequences.
    • Reflect on what the experience taught you.

    No minimum word count. 5-minute practice.

    Write a developed response in five minutes. Plan briefly before starting; official directions include thirty seconds to prepare. There is no official minimum word count.

What to review next

Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.