AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 26R

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) Mary has a lot of time.

How much time does she have?

a. plenty
b. very little
c. some
d. none

2) A leaf has been torn out of my book.

What has been torn out?

a. the cover
b. a section
c. a sheet
d. a number

3) In the north of the United States the weather is often bad during
the winter months. When is the weather usually bad?

a. in the cold season

b. in the north
c. in the autumn
d. in the United States

4) Practically every American home has a radio.

How many homes have radios?

a. all of them
b. almost all of them
c. several of them
d. a certain number

5) Miss white heard a strange noise.

What kind of noise did she hear?

a. a loud noise
b. a soft noise
c. a familiar noise
d. an unfamiliar noise
6) Joe’s teacher told him to be alert.
What did Joe have to do?

a. tell everyone
b. eat slowly
c. pay attention
d. run to the basement

7) Bill goes to bed at midnight every night, but last night he went to bed at 8
o’clock.
What time does Bill usually go to bed?

a. at 8 o’clock
b. every night
c. at 12 noon
d. at midnight

8) Jim went to town yesterday to buy a pair of shoes.

Where did he go?

a. yesterday
b. to town
c. to buy shoes
d. Jim went there

9) I want to try on this shirt.

What do I want to do?

a. buy a shirt
b. put the shirt on
c. check the price
d. find another one like it

10) Brown is an excellent football player and wants to take part in other sports.
What does he want to do?

a. instruct in sports
b. participate in sports
c. watch football
d. present a football

11) Henry went to the post office and bought five ten cent stamps.
How much did each stamp cost?

a. a nickel
b. five for ten cents
c. ten cents
d. ten for five cents

12) Colonel Jones made a major change in the regulation.

What did he do?

a. He told the major to change it.

b. He made an important change.
c. He made a timely change
d. He changed it temporarily.

13) Tell Mr. Smith to call me back.

What should Mr. Smith do?

a. return my visit
b. make me come back
c. return my pone call
d. write me soon

14) The new bank is on the other side of town.

Where is it?

a. in the center of town

b. across town
c. south of town
d. in another town

15) Doug bought a portable typewriter.

What kind did he get?

a. one easy to carry

b. a large one
c. one for the office
d. an old brand

16) While driving down the road John heard a noise in the back of the car.
When did he heard the noise?

a. in the back of the car

b. while getting in his car
c. after he stopped his car
d. while driving

17) Nancy asked Virginia, “Do you have a bank account?”

What did Nancy want to know?
a. if Virginia had money in a bank
b. if Virginia could count money
c. if the bank was open
d. if the account was for Nancy

18) George said the room was stuffy.

What was he saying about the room?

a. It was too small.

b. It had too much furniture.
c. The room was empty.
d. The air was not fresh.

19) They wanted to know the test grade.

What did they want to know?

a. the results of the examination

b. if they passed the examination

c. if they failed the examination

d. the levels included in the examination

20) Helen has a long weekend in which to celebrate Labor Day.

What is a long weekend?

a. a very tiresome weekend

b. a very busy weekend

c. a weekend that he has been waiting for

d. a weekend having more than two days

21) When Jane came in she said that the lightning was severe.
What was she talking about?
a. the street lights on the block
b. the bad weather conditions
c. the lighting problem in the area
d. the flow of the downtown traffic

22) The instructor said, “I can hardly hear you.”

What did the instructor mean?

a. You are speaking too loudly.

b. You are not speaking.
c. You are speaking roughly.

d. You are not speaking loud enough.

23) If air is dense at sea level, how is the air?

a. The air is thin.

b. The air is thick.

c. The air is hot.

d. The air is cool.

24) The trip was rough.

How was the trip?

a. The trip was smooth.

b. The trip was quiet.

c. The trip was not smooth.

d. The trip was noisy.

25) This material is tough.

What kind of material is it?

a. It’s very strong.

b. It breaks very easily.

c. It’s very expensive.

d. It has a strong smell.

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 student failed the examination.

a. He was successful.

b. He didn’t pass it.

c. He finished it.

d. He received a very good grade.

27) This car needs a checkup.

a. It needs a repair job.

b. It needs an oil change.

c. It needs to be cleaned.

d. It needs to be looked over.

28) Claude sees me but he can’t see Betty who is around the corner.

a. I am seen by Claude.

b. Betty is seen by Claude.

c. Claude can see Betty.

d. I cannot see Claude or Betty.

29) The man is departing.

a. The man is coming home.

b. The man is having a party.

c. The man is returning.

d. The man is leaving.

30) I don’t know what his problem is but I can guess what it’s about.

a. His guest is a problem for him.

b. He doesn’t know about the gas.

c. I have an idea about his problem.

d. His problem is greater than mine.

31) Dick said, “I doubt that the statement is true.”

a. He thinks that it is true.

b. He is sure that it is true.

c. He agrees that it is true.

d. He isn’t sure that it is true.

32) Sylvia doesn’t have a car and neither does Jim.

a. Jim does own a car.

b. Sylvia and Jim have cars.

c. Jim drives Sylvia’s car.

 d. Jim does not have a car.

33) The doctor told Tom to quit eating sweet.

a. The doctor told him to exercise.

b. The doctor told him not to eat candy.

c. The doctor told him not to get angry.

d. The doctor told him to eat dessert.

34) It was quite a difficult problem.

a. It was a very hard problem.

b. It was not a short problem.

c. Almost everyone got it right.

d. It was a very easy problem.

35) Susan said, “I went to the air show yesterday. Did you go there too?”

Harry said, “Yes.”

a. Harry was not at the air show.

b. Harry did not understand Susan.
c. Harry went to the air show.
d. Susan didn’t go to the show.

36) Robert has an insufficient amount of money.

a. He has very little time.

b. He has no time to spare.
c. He doesn’t need money.
d. He doesn’t have enough money.

37) I’m a student, the instructor teaches me.

a. I am teaching the student.

b. I am taught by the instructor.
c. I teach the instructor.
d. I am not taught by the instructor.

38) Frances asked Alan if he turned off the light.

Alan said, ”No, yet but I’m going to.”

a. Allen turned the light on.

b. Allen turned off the light.
c. He doesn’t want to turn it off.
d. He’s planning to turn it off.

39) The mechanic could not find out what was wrong with my car.

a. He didn’t check the car.

b. He checked the wrong car.
c. He didn’t locate the trouble.
d. He found the car trouble.

40) She said that she might go to the movie.

a. She said that she won’t go.

b. She said that she will go.
c. She said that she can’t go.
d. She said that she may go.

41) The windshield was shattered.

a. It changed to a darker color.

b. It was covered with dirt.
c. It was blown away.
d. It broke into small pieces.

42) The weatherman says there’s a possibility of rain.

a. There may be rain.

b. Rain will come for sure.
c. There will be plenty of rain.
d. There will be no rain.

43) David asked Mrs. Long to pass the sugar.

a. Mrs. Long kept the sugar.

b. David gave Mrs. Long some sugar.
c. Mrs. Long wanted some sugar.
d. David wanted some sugar.

44) Jenkins enjoys studying his lessons.

a. He likes to study.
b. He doesn’t like studying.
c. He never looks at his lessons.
d. He put off studying.

45) Bob will cut down on his expenses.

a. He’ll spend more money.

b. He’ll spend less money.
c. He’ll spend the same amount of money.
d. He’ll spend no money at all.

46) Anne doesn’t speak Spanish, James doesn’t either.

a. Ann and James speak Spanish.

b. Only Ann speaks Spanish.
c. Neither speaks Spanish.
d. Only James doesn’t speak Spanish.

47) Mr. Watson said, “We have an extra room where you can stay.”
Henry said, “Thanks, I’ll come over.”

a. Mr. Watson has a spare room.

b. Mr. Watson has no room.
c. Henry doesn’t want a place to stay.
d. Henry has no place to stay.

48) John said he’d rather have snow than rain.

a. He likes rain better.

b. He likes snow better.
c. He likes them both.
d. He doesn’t like snow or rain.

49) The captain will crosscheck the information.

a. He will write a check for the information.

b. He will send the information.
c. He will find out if the information is correct.
d. He will erase some of the information.

50) Martha has completed high school and will go to college in September.

a. She is half way through high school.

b. She is going to high school now.
c. She is starting high school.
d. She is through with high school.

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: Where was Sgt. Handsome yesterday afternoon?

B: I don’t know. He was absent from lab.
C: What did the woman say about Sgt. Handsome?

a. He goes to the lab every afternoon.

b. He changed labs yesterday afternoon.
c. He didn’t go there yesterday afternoon.
d. He was there yesterday afternoon.

52) A: Did Mrs. Parker find a job yet?

B: She is going to get a job as an instructor in the language school.
C: What is Mrs. Parker’s job’s situation?

a. Mrs. Parker already has the job.

b. She will work as a teacher.
c. She is working at the language School.
d. She has been working as an instructor.

53) A: Why are these cars stopped here?

B: Because the cafeteria near the main gate is crowded at noon.
C. What did the woman say?

a. The cafeteria isn’t far from the main gate.

b. The cafeteria is closed at twelve.
c. There are many people there at noon.
d. There are many people there all the time.

54) A: Will Charles go to Los Angeles?

B: He can’t afford the trip.
C: What did the man say about Charles?

a. He said he was too sick to take the trip.

b. He can’t get a ticket for the trip.
c. He will go to Los Angeles.
d. He doesn’t have the money for the trip.

55) A: I see Alan just arrived down base.

B: Yes, and he’s trying to get to his office to make a call.
C: What did the woman say about Alan?

a. He wants to make a telephone call.

b. He arrived at the telephone office.
c. Allen wants to go to the base.
d. He made his call at the telephone office.

56) A: I think it started raining.

B: It did, and you shouldn’t go out without a raincoat.
C: What did the woman tell the man?

a. He could go out in the rain.

b. He must go out in the rain.
c. He ought not to go out without a raincoat.
d. He ought to go out without a raincoat.

57) A: Where are you going to go now?

 B: To the office.
A: Well, what are you waiting for?
B: I want to know who is going besides me.
C: What did the man mean?

a. Who’s going in my place?

b. Who’s going to my office?
c. Who else is going?
d. Who’s going to get me there?

58) A: Why aren’t the new students at the picnic area yet?
B: I don’t know, the instructor told the class how to reach it.
C: What did the man say?

a. The instructor told the class how to get there.

b. The instructor go to the picnic area late.
c. The instructor wanted to get to the picnic area early.
d. The class went directly to the picnic area.

59) A: Why is Bob resting now?

B: Well, he becomes mentally tired after long hours of study.
C: What did the man say about Bob?

a. Bob’s brain gets more excited.

b. Bob is able to study after he gets tired.
c. Bob gets tired of thinking.
d. Bob’s study habits are boring.

60) A: You’d better make a reservation if you’re going by train.

B: Why?
A: So you be sure of the place on the train.
C: What did the woman mean?

a. “You will be certain of having a seat.”

b. “You will always be able to eat in the dining car.”
c. “You will be able to see many places on the trip.”
d. “You should get your ticket on the train.”

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) Since the time of World War I, incredible progress has been made in
 the development of this weapon.

a. The progress was small.

b. The progress was as expected.
c. No progress has been made since World War I.
d. The progress is almost unbelievable.

62) Edward is going to New York at last.

a. He went to New York last month.

b. He will go to New York in the last part of the year.
c. He is finally going to New York.
d. He has been in New York since last week.

63) Miss Brown said, “I need to buy a pair of new shoes but I don’t have the
time.”

a. She should get some new shoes.

b. She has time to do some shopping.
c. She bought a pair of shoes.
d. She doesn’t have the money to buy the shoes.

64) People show teamwork when they work well _______.

a. by themselves
b. together
c. in quiet places
d. as a worker

65) An object normally has a high value when its _______.

a. quality is good
b. weight is high
c. length is great
d. color is correct

66) Jack asked the student, “When did you arrive?” Jack wants to know
_______.

a. when he started
b. when he came
c. when he left
d. why he was here

67) A complex machine is _______.

a. a complicated machine
b. a simple machine
c. an incomplete machine
d. a separate machine

68) The climate in this country varies by season. The climate _______.

a. stays hot
b. stays cold
c. changes
d. is always the same
69) When Andy asked Mary, “What’s for dessert?”, he was asking about
_______.

a. the cost of dessert

b. the place it would be
c. the time the dessert would be served
d. the kind of dessert

70) If Patrick says “What’s the matter with the radio?”, he wants to know
_______.

a. what is wrong with the radio

b. what is the radio made of
c. what is that on the radio
d. what is the news on the radio

71) Frank gave up smoking.

a. favored
b. stopped
c. enjoyed
d. began

72) I have to study this evening.

a. must
b. like to
c. may
d. should

73) The man leaves the room.

a. goes out of
b. covers
c. paints
d. stays in

74) What is your favorite song in the show so far?

a. at this distance
b. to the very last
c. until now
d. until then

75) The stores are convenient.

a. easy to get to
b. too expensive
c. to far off
d. always full of people
76) It is very cold today; in fact, it’s almost freezing.

a. warming up
b. melting the snow
c. cold enough to form ice
d. very windy

77) Excellent service is available at the club.

a. is limited
b. can be obtained
c. is not offered
d. has been discontinued

78) Traveling by car is often the easiest and cheapest way to travel.

a. most expensive
b. least expensive
c. most comfortable
d. most popular

79) Lee wants to register his letter.

a. to drop the letter at the post office

b. to have it recorded at the post office
c. to send the letter by air mail
d. to send to with some cash

80) Do you have a sufficient amount of gas to make the trip?

a. Do you have an extra amount of gas?
b. Do you have enough gas?
c. Do you have some high-power gas?
d. Do you have several kinds of gas?

81) Those hats are _______.

a. there’s
b. their
c. them
d. theirs

82) My instructor can’t speak French, but I _______.

a. can’t
b. may
c. won’t
d. can
83) An honest man like Hank is _______.

a. mean
b. truthful
c. crooked
d. unjust

84) What is a stamp machine _______?

a. used to
b. used for
c. used of
d. used at

85) He knows only _______ words in English.

a. much
b. a few
c. a little
d. one

86) I took my clothes off and put my pajamas _______.

a. on
b. in
c. through
d. over
87) At noon the sun is directly _______ your head.

a. by
b. under
c. before
d. over

88) He often _______ the early bus.

a. misses
b. miss
c. missing in
d. to miss

89) The student is listening _______ a tape.

a. along
b. at
c. to
d. around
90) The man was _______ has dinner.

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

91) The leaves _______ on the street are very dry.

a. fall
b. fell
c. have fallen
d. falling

92) Since Sally is traveling by air, she _______ to arrive at her destination
quickly.

a. must
b. will
c. ought
d. should

93) Did the student _______ a lot of work last week?

a. have to
b. own
c. have
d. had

94) Lt. Saunders likes _______ in the winter.

a. ski
b. to ski
c. to skiing
d. skied

95) He _______ her his name.

a. told
b. said
c. tell
d. says

96) One of the most remarkable systems of the body is the _______.

a. circular system
b. circle system
c. circles system
d. circulatory system
97) “Is this city bigger than your home town?”
“_______.”

a. Yes, this city is bigger

b. Yes, my home town is a big city
c. Yes, it is my home town
d. Yes, I like big cities

98) The day _______.

a. that was Monday we arrived

b. Monday was that when we arrived
c. that we arrived was Monday
d. was Monday we arrived

99) I glanced at my watch and realized _______.

a. it was time that for class

b. it that time was for class
c. that it was time for class
d. for that time it was class

100) Mr. Peters asked, “Can you tell me the way to the airport?”
Mr. White said, “What did you say?”
 Mr. White _______.

a. gave Mr. Peters the correct answer

b. repeat what Mr. Peters said
c. wanted the question repeated
d. told Mr. Peters that he didn’t know

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST 26