AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 22R

PART I - LISTENING

Directions for questions 1-25. You will hear questions on the test tape.
Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.
DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.

1) The student who arrived yesterday walks rapidly.

How does he walk?

a. straight
b. well
c. slowly
d. fast

2) Mary bought a pair of shoes for four dollars plus 20 cents tax.
How much did the shoes cost without the tax?

a. $4.00
b. $4.20
c. $3.80
d. tax free

3) Some leaves are missing from this book.

What’s missing?

a. covers
b. names
c. pages
d. sentences

4) What does the pipe carry?

a. water
b. bricks
c. twelve men
d. heavy bundles

5) The sergeant said, “I found him.”

Who was found?

a. his pencil
b. a girl
c. a man
d. two people
6) What do we call one rotation of the earth?

a. a reflection
b. a revolution
c. a radiation
d. a reservation

7) They left the language school in 1968 after they had finished.
When did they finish?

a. in 1968
b. because they completed training
c. of the Language School
d. for another base

8) The commander gave his men a new mission.

What did he give them?

a. a weapon
b. a signal
c. an award
d. an assignment

9) Tom said, “Sometimes I eat out.”

Where does Tom sometimes have his meals?

a. at home
b. in a restaurant
c. in the dining room
d. in the park

10) The doctor told David to take the medicine twice a day.
How often should David take the medicine?

a. three times a day

b. once a day
c. two times a day
d. once each two days

11) Jack said, “The weather varies in Texas.”

How is the weather?

a. It rains very often.

b. It remains the same.
c. It is always hot.
d. It changes often.
12) The farmer saw a whirlybird over his field.
What did the farmer see?

a. a blackbird
b. a helicopter
c. a beautiful flower
d. a new bird

13) Joe wants to glance at the materials in the store.

What does he want to do?

a. buy something
b. handle the materials
c. test the materials
d. have a quick look at them

14) Why don’t you like the movie?

a. It tastes salty.
b. It’s too heavy to carry.
c. It takes too long to train.
d. It hurts my eyes.

15) What is a thermostat used for?

a. to indicate atmospheric pressure.

b. to record temperatures.
c. to measure precipitation.
d. to regulate temperature.

16) Why doesn’t Mr. Brown like to drive when the road is slippery?

a. because the lights don’t work

b. because the motor stalls
c. because the car slants
d. because the car slides

17) Jane likes basketball but she prefers football.

Which does she prefer?

a. She likes both equally well.

b. She likes basketball better.
c. She likes football better.
d. She doesn’t like either of them.
18) The course is difficult, but Harry thinks he will make it.
How does Harry feel?

a. He thinks he will succeed.

b. He thinks he will fail the course.
c. He wants to drop the course.
d. He wants to take it over.

19) When will you wind up the project?

a. When will you increase the project?

b. When will you expand the project?
c. When will you start the project?
d. When will you finish the project?

20) It was sixty, but I don’t know whether was centigrade or Fahrenheit.
What does the number refer to?

a. size
b. cost
c. length
d. temperature

21) The machine needs fuel.

What does it need?

a. a source of energy
b. a steering device
c. a job to do
d. a way of stopping

22) I’m going to check the report.

What am I going to do?

a. edit the report

b. write it again
c. begin a new job
d. pay the bill

23) John will change his shirt.

What will he do?

a. buy the shirt

b. put on a different shirt
c. wash the shirt
d. take it to the laundry
24) If Tom is a polite person, what kind of person is he?

a. rude
b. good-looking
c. courteous
d. hard-working

25) If Nancy has a beautiful figure, what is beautiful about her?

a. her house
b. her face
c. her shape
d. her clothing

Directions for questions 26-50. You will now hear statements on the test tape.
Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.

26) The plane’s crew was very busy during the emergency.

a. They had a normal flight.

b. They had some turbulence.
c. They had a practice drill.
d. They had a dangerous problem.

27) It isn’t important don’t mention it to her.

a. Don’t tell her.

b. Don’t let her tell.
c. Tell her because it’s important.
d. Don’t tell anyone about her.

28) The boy must fold his paper.

a. He must hold it.

b. He must double it over.
c. He must clean it up.
d. He must read it again.

29) The fog was so thick they could not see.

a. The visibility was poor.

b. It was raining.
c. There was a lot of snow.
d. It was getting dark.
30) He is willing to travel.

a. He is refusing to travel.
b. He is agreeing to travel.
c. He is forced to travel.
d. He is afraid to travel.

31) Jane and Mary are Mr. Cooper’s children.

a. Mr. Cooper is their cousin.

b. Mr. Cooper is their father.
c. Mr. Cooper is their brother.
d. Mr. Cooper is their uncle.

32) Although Bert wanted a sports car he bought a sedan.

a. Bert wanted a sedan.

b. Bert didn’t want a sports car.
c. Bert bought a sedan.
d. Bert bought a sports car.

33) Astronauts undergo years of training.

a. They dislike extensive training.

b. They receive extensive training.
c. Astronaut training is hazardous.
d. They skip extensive training.

34) The manager will employ women from the village.

a. He will fire the women.

b. He will educate the women.
c. He will give jobs to the women.
d. He will help the women find husbands.

35) We’re saving these seats for our friends.

a. Our friends won’t use the seats.

b. Our friends are in the seats.
c. The seats for our friends are cheap.
d. The seats are being held for our friends.
36) Tom is able to come.

a. He can come.
b. He can’t come.
c. He won’t come.
d. He has to come.

37) Don’t forget to call her up next week.

a. Don’t forget to send her a telegram.

b. Don’t forget to telephone her.
c. Don’t forget to write her a letter.
d. Don’t forget to see her next week.

38) If you become frightened don’t scream.

a. If you become afraid, don’t scream.

b. If you become angry, don’t scream.
c. If you become happy, don’t scream.
d. If you become sad, don’t scream.

39) Our team was composed of three people.

a. Our team saw the three people.

b. Our team talked to the three people.
c. The three people defeated our team.
d. The three people made up our team.

40) The tool was wrapped in paper.

a. The paper was put inside the tool.

b. The tool was explained on paper.
c. The tool was covered with paper.
d. The tool was used to cut the paper.

41) Mr. Miller knows what the population of New York is.

a. He knows where New York is.

b. He knows how to get to New York.
c. He knows how many miles away New York is.
d. He knows how many people live in New York.
42) Most accidents take place in heavy traffic.

a. Accidents happen at yellow lights.

b. Accidents occur when there are many cars.
c. Accidents are cut down during the night.
d. Accidents increase when the lights are red.

43) Anna wonders what would happen.

a. She is curious about what will happen.

b. She is afraid of what will happen.
c. She is happy about what will happen.
d. She doesn’t care what will happen.

44) You had better get a haircut this week.

a. You should get one.

b. You may get it if you want to.
c. You might get it next week.
d. You can get one if you need it.

45) The truck was washed by the mechanic.

a. The mechanic looked at the truck.

b. The mechanic repaired the truck.
c. The truck was cleaned by the mechanic.
d. The truck was watched by the mechanic.

46) When the rain ends Douglas likes to go walking.

a. He likes to walk in the rain.

b. He likes to walk as soon as the rain has finished.
c. He stays in his house whenever it is raining.
d. He goes for walks only when the ground is dry.

47) The subordinate did not understand the instructions given him.

a. The instructions were given by the subordinate.

b. The subordinate did not hear the instructions.
c. The instructions were not understood by the subordinate.
d. The instructions were clearly understood by the subordinate.
48) Every six months Mr. Brown takes his car to the mechanic for an inspection.

a. Mr. Brown wrecks his car every 6 months.

b. Mr. Brown trades his car every 6 months.
c. The mechanic examines Mr. Brown’s car every 6 months.
d. The mechanic repairs Mr. Brown’s car every 6 months.

49) You must find the man at once.

a. You must locate him.

b. You must file him.
c. You must hit him.
d. You must treat him.

50) The organization set up a training schedule.

a. A schedule was lost.

b. A schedule was destroyed.
c. A schedule was found.
d. A schedule was established.

Directions for questions 51-60. You will now hear dialogs on the test tape.
Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.

51) A: Does this bus go to the train station?

B: No, but I can give you a transfer.
A: All right I’ll take it.
C: What will the woman do?

a. ride the bus directly to the train station

b. not take any bus
c. not go to the train station
d. change to another bus

52) A: Do you have a cigarette?

B: No, I gave up smoking.
C: What did the man say?

a. He wanted to smoke.
b. He quit smoking.
c. He enjoyed smoking.
d. He began to smoke.
53) A: Can you go to the game?
B: I suppose so.
C. What does the woman mean?

a. She’ll probably go.

b. She hasn’t considered it.
c. She’s definitely going.
d. She doesn’t think she’ll go.

54) A: Where is your son?

B: He is getting a book.
C: What is the man’s son getting?

a. something to eat
b. something to wear
c. something to read
d. something to drink

55) A: Here’s your dinner

B: Why is the meat so hot?
C: What is the best answer to the man’s question?

a. “It is a warm day.”

b. “It was just cooked.”
c. “I already finished eating.”
d. “That’s my favorite meal.”

56) A: My little boy cut his hand.

B: It must have hurt very much.
C: What would the woman say him now?

a. “Yes, he was crying.”

b. “Yes, is was very dark.”
c. “No, he finished it anyway.”
d. “No, he could not carry it.”

57) A: Why are you staying behind that slow car?

B: The road is too narrow for two cars.
C: What does the man mean?

a. The cars will get lost.

b. The cars are too heavy.
c. The cars cannot go very fast.
d. The cars cannot pass each other.
58) A: Where is everybody?
B: Oh! didn’t you know? The meeting occurred yesterday.
C: What did the woman say about the meeting?

a. It took place the day before.

b. It was planned the day before.
c. It was not cancelled the day before.
d. It did not end the day before.

59) A: Why is your son staying home?

B: Because his clothes aren’t ready.
C: Why is the woman’s son staying home?

a. because he is hungry
b. because he is angry
c. because he is clothes aren’t ready
d. because he does not care

60) A: Are you making another cake?

B: Yes, I’m going to use orange juice instead of milk this time.
C: What will the woman use in the cake?

a. She’ll use neither orange juice nor milk.

b. She’ll use orange juice, but not milk.
c. She’ll use milk, but not orange juice.
d. She’ll use both orange juice and milk.

THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART OF THE TEST.

PART II - READING

Directions for questions 61-100. Choose the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and
mark your answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TESTS BOOKLET.

61) At last they finished their course.

a. They didn’t finish it.

b. They finished half of it.
c. They finished the final portion.
d. They finally finished it.

62) I frequently drink coffee in the afternoon.

a. sometimes
b. seldom
c. often
d. never
63) My son wore _______ his new shoes.

a. with
b. up
c. for
d. out

64) What did you have _______ lunch?

a. on
b. in
c. for
d. from

65) We wish you _______ change the subject.

a. would
b. must
c. have
d. shall

66) The class _______ being conducted by a doctor.

a. shall not
b. isn’t
c. aren’t
d. will

67) We’ve _______ many examinations at the Language School.

a. taken
b. taking
c. take
d. should

68) John said, “We _______ to leave now.”

a. must
b. had ought
c. ought
d. should
69) During meals, meat is usually cut and _______ one piece at a time.

a. eat
b. eating
c. eaten
d. ate

70) If a shirt is on sale, the price is _______.

a. lower
b. higher
c. too much
d. enough

71) May I ask if it’s _______ to make it than to buy one?

a. cheapest
b. cheap
c. cheaper
d. most cheap

72) Johnson, who had on a uniform, was an officer. Johnson _______ a

uniform.

a. wore
b. bought
c. tore
d. carried

73) Woman: “What did the weather forecast say for today?”
Man: “It said there was an 80% possibility of rain.”
Woman: “Oh, I _______ have brought my raincoat.”

a. must
b. may
c. should
d. could

74) The cheapest way _______ is by automobile.

a. travel
b. traveled
c. traveling
d. to travel
75) The man couldn’t fly because he was too nervous.

a. tense
b. relaxed
c. calm
d. uneducated

76) Most women are interested in fashions. They like to read about _______.

a. food
b. clothes
c. entertainment
d. furniture

77) The best fire prevention system is good _______.

a. cooking
b. housekeeping
c. painting
d. flooring

78) He becomes very angry when his roommate disturbs him.

a. obtains
b. receives
c. gets
d. increases

79) Let’s _______ the subject in class tomorrow.

a. bring about
b. bring up
c. bring down
d. bring of

80) The electrical current is conducted by _______.

a. rubber
b. wiring diagram
c. resistance
d. copper wire
81) We certainly enjoyed _______ with them.

a. visiting
b. visited
c. had visited
d. was visiting

82) Another _______ holiday is Independence Day.

a. patriot
b. patriotically
c. patriotism
d. patriotic

83) The lecturer could not be _______ by the people in the back row.

a. were heard
b. hear
c. heard
d. will heard

84) John meant _______ the answer right away.

a. to give
b. has given
c. will give
d. gave

85) They enjoyed _______ the city.

a. tour
b. to tour
c. touring
d. toured

86) Many substances conduct electricity. Silver, for instance, is a good

conductor.

a. for example
b. for a moment
c. instantly
d for necessity
87) The skeleton _______ the human body.

a. supporting
b. supports
c. is supported
d. to support

88) After _______ for many hours, he finally understood the lesson.

a. study
b. studies
c. studied
d. having studied

89) We went home after the party _______.

a. ends
b. is ending
c. to end
d. ended

90) There is a short circuit because a wire is broken. To repair it the wire
_______.

a. has soldered
b. must be soldered
c. must solder
d. will solder

91) Peter and Martin have been playing basketball _______.

a. for noon
b. by noon
c. since noon
d. noon

92) Jim lives with his brother _______.

a. on Main Street
b. for Main Street
c. in Main Street
d. to Main Street
93) The accident proved to be fatal.

a. Someone was hurt.

b. Someone was killed.
c. Someone was hospitalized.
d. Someone was at fault.

94) Joe ended up at the zoo.

a. fouled up
b. finally arrived
c. saw some animals
d. had an accident

95) The whole family turned in at nine p.m.

a. got up
b. went to bed
c. ate dinner
d. watched TV

96) Tom was reading a newspaper while _______.

a. was studying John his lesson

b. John his lesson was studying
c. his lesson John was studying
d. John was studying his lesson

97) The element carbon is necessary to sustain life.

a. Babies need carbon, but men don’t.

b. Man must have carbon to live.
c. Man can live without carbon.
d. Carbon is a rare element.

98) California has outstripped Texas in population growth, but Texas

has become richer faster than any comparable region of the U.S.

a. California is richer than Texas.

b. Texas has more people then California.
c. The wealth of Texas grew faster than California’s.
d. The population of Texas grew faster than California’s.
99) The National Honor Society is an American organization for high school
boys and girls. Members are selected on the basis of scholarship,
leadership, citizenship, service and character.

a. All high school students are members of this society.

b. Members for this society are determined mainly on educational
achievement.
c. High school students can become members automatically.
d. Several factors are considered in selecting students for this society.

100) A student’s development of the ability to speak and understand a

foreign language is partly the result of normal study and drill, but
also depends on the number and kinds of opportunities he has to use
the language in situations other than the class and laboratory.

a. Using the language is formal study.

b. Developing fluency depends partly on opportunity.
c. Other classes and labs teach less.
d. Learning depends on study and drill exclusively.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST 22