T APESCRIPT ALCPT 33

1. The house was surrounded by bushes. What surrounded the house?

2. Tommy got a good mark in conduct. What did he get a good mark in?
3. Pilots must learn to fly accurately. How must they learn to fly?
4. John asked Mary to give him the data.' What did John want?
5. The troops were living in a camouflaged area. Where were they living?
6. The hurnidity is high this aftemoon. What is the weather like?
7. There is a lot of activity in the room. What is happening?
8. You wiU succeed ifyou stick to your work. What should you do to succeed?
9. Mr. Smith talked about the battle he was in. What did he talk about?
10. Lieutenent Anderson condensed the reporto What did she do to the report?
11. Jack spilled the soda water. What was spilled?
12. Louise and Paul had an argument. What did they have?
13. I had to adjust my belt. What did I do?
14. Tom said that the classroom was available. What did Tom say about the classroom?
15. The show is going to start at 1400 hours sharp. When will the show begin?
16. The customer said, "I want to cash a check." What did the want to do?
17. He saw the fish on the surface of the lake. Where were the fish?
18. Since several ofmy friends live in the same neighborhood, they often share rides. What do they do?
19. Many people change careers at some time in their lives. What do they change?
20. I will allow my son to go to town. What will I do? .
21. Harry is arranging his books on the desk. What is he doing to the books?
22. These men use the athletic equipment. What do they do with it?
23. Susan appreciates her friends. How does she feU about her friends?
24. Are you having trouble with your motor?
25. The ticket taker gave Bill a stub. What did the ticket taker do?
26. A pilot should concentrate on his flying.
27. I began to doubt that my friend would arrive.
28. Tim arrives at the lab just in time.
29. I saw her in the vicinityof the base exchange.>:"
30. Mr. Smith is going to get ajob as an instructor.
31. The food had no taste.
32. The sky was overcast before the storm.
33. Marcia converted her money.
34. The student checked out of the 1anguage school.
35. Please pass the salt.
36. SGT Williams coi1ed the wire before he put it away. /"
37. The pill brought Martha some relief.
38. The teacher will repeat the questiono
39. Afier the accident, Jerry said he felt numb.
40. My socks have disappeared.
41. The water in this 1ake often freezes.
42. He is generally on time.
43. Gasoline is the chiefproduct made from crude oil. »:: -.'-...

44. Claude makes cabinets as a hobby.

45. Evelyn said that her car is in good shape,
46. They had to undergo many hardships . .-
47. Jane looks like her mother.
48. Doctor Adams visited the residential section of town.
49. The instructor is short ofbooks.
50. Neither Laura nor Helen has a pocket lighter.
51. "When are you going to Germany?"
"Three months from now in May"
In what month is this conversation taking place?
52. "There are a lot of people in the capitol building."
"Yes, but most of them are visitors. "
What did the woman say about most of the people in the building?

53. "What caused the engine to fail? "

"11failed because of poor maintenance. "
What did the man blame the failure on?

54. "Were you there when it happened? "

"Yes, the flames were huge. "
Whathappened?

55. "Why was George's picture in the newspaper? "

"Because he rescued a little girl. "
What did the man say had happened?

56. "Was Ted hurt in the accident? "

"No, but the doctor gave him some pills to relax him. "
Why did the doctor give Ted the pills?

57. "I see you got your watch back. "

"Yes, the jeweler had to replace a spring. "
What did the jeweler do?

58. "Are you going to cook those tomatoes? "

"No, it's too much bother. "
Why isn't she going to cook the tomatoes?

59. "I thought you weregoing to buy a new camera. "

"I was, but this used one was cheaper. "
What did the man buy?

60. "Will you ask Mark to do it? "

"Yes, he's capable in every way. "
What does the woman think of Mark?
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Form 33R

PART I ~ LISTENING

Directions for questions 1-25. You wi11 hear questionson thetest tape.
Se1ect the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.
DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.

1. a. an í.mal.s 9. a. a baseba11 game

b. p1ants b. boat racing
c. insects c. armed fighting
d . bui1dings d. deep water

2. a. behavior 10. a. She improvedit.

b, hea1th b. She shortened it.
c. 1essons c. She criticized it.
d. history d. She wrote it.

3. a. alone 11. a. the sa1ad dressing

b. with others b. the milk
c. correct1y c. the soft drink
d. quick1y d. the sweet wine

4. a. a date 12. a. a difference of opinion

b. an appointment b, a party
c. the facts c. a long way to go
d. the fruit d. an understanding

5. a. in a housing area 13. a. I 'changed the coloro

b. in a hidden area b. I exchanged my belt.
c. in an open fie1d c. I took it off.
d. in the barracks d. I tightened it.

6. a. It is hot. 14. a. It was the right size.

b. It is c1oudy. b, It was toe large.
c. It is damp. c. It was ready for use.
d. It is windy. d. It was being used.

7. a. There is a lot of movement. 15. a. at about 2 o'clock

b. There is a lot of 1ight. b. at exactly 2 o'clock
c. There is a lot of food. c. at 1415 hours
d. There is a lot of d. in the middle of the
furniture. afternoon

8. a. change jobs often 16. a. put the money in thebank

b. stay on the job b. get some money
c. go to schoo1 c. open an account
d. eat we11 d. get a traveler's check
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17. a. floating at the top 22. a. They use it to repair cars.

b. swimming under water b. They use it for listening.
c. dead in the boat c. They use it to record tapes.
d. resting on the bottom d. They use it in games.

18. a. They work together. 23. a. She is unhappy with them.

b. They often go by bus. b. She is grateful for them.
c. They ride together. c. She loses her friends.
d. They pay their own way. d. She pays no attention to
them.
19. a. the type of work they do
b. their home address 24. a. Yes. 1'm afraid she is
c. their post office number ill.
d. their name b. Yes. 1 can't measure a
thing with it.
20. a. permit him to go c. No. My teeth fee1 okay
b. make him stay home now.
c. let him play at home d. No. 1t's running well now.
d. he1p him study his 1essons
25. a. He showed him where to sit.
21. a. He is reading them. b. He gave him directions.
b. He is putting them in c. He found Bill's ticket
order. on the step.
c. He is c1eaning them. d. He gave Bill part of a
d. He is covering them. ticket.

Directions for questions 26-50. You will now hear statements on the test
tape. Se1ect the one correct answer a',b, c, or d and mark your answer
sheet.

26. a. He should read his manual. 28. a. He arrives at different

b. He should f1y often. times each day.
c. He should rest during a b. He arrives early every day.
flight. c. He arrives late every day.
d. He should pay close d. He arrives exactly on time
attention to it. every day.

27. a. 1 was afraid he wouldn't 29. a. Shewasn't near the base

come. exchange.
b. 1 hoped he would appear b. She was in the base
soon. exchange.
c. 1 feared he would be c. She was near the base
late. exchange.
d. 1 wanted him to show up d. She was an employee of the
at once. base exchange.
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30. a. Heis working as an 38. a. Helll write it down.

instructor. b. Helll give its meaning.
b. He will work as an C. Helll spell it out.
instructor. d. Helll say it again.
c. He has been working as
an instructor. 39. a. He was in pain.
d. He had worked as an b. The accident was his fault.
instructor. C. His body had no feeling.
d. He was sleepy.
31. a. It was delicious.
b. It had toa much spice. 40. a. I canlt find them.
c. It was not hot. b. They are worn out.
d, It had no flavor. C. T~ey have holes in them.
d. They canlt be sewed.
32. a. It was very warm.
b. It was very cloudy. 41. a. The water becomes salty.
C. It was sunny. b. The water becomes nnJddy.
d. It was clear. C. The water becomes ice.
d. The water le~ks out.
33. a. She exchanged her money.
b. She spent her money. 42. a. He is seldom on time.
C. She lost her money. b. He was on time only once.
d. She worked for her money. \ C. He is usually on time.
d. He is never on time.
34. a. He was examined.
b. He received information. 43. a. It is the only product.
C. He left the school. b. It is the main product.
d. He reported to the school. c. It is one of the few
products.
35. a. Please fill the salt d. It is in all the products.
shaker.
b. Donlt use the salto 44. a. He is unhappy making them.
C. Put salt on it, please. b. He has a bad habito
d. Please hand me the salto c. He makes them in his spare
time.
36. a. He straightened the wire. d. He hopes to sell them.
b. He arranged it in circles.
C. He cut it in half. 45. a. Its condition is good.
d. He marked it. b. The car I s design is good.
c. Its price is good.
37. a. She became hungry. d. The owner of the car is
b. She had less pain. good.
C. She felt very sad.
d. She became thirsty. 46. a. They had to forget them.
b. They were.subjected t~ them.
c. They had to change them.
d. They were protected by them.
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47. a. She looks after her mother. 49. a. He has plenty of books.
b. She is looking for her b. The books are not the
mother. proper ones.
c. She resembles her mother. c. The books are toa small.
d. She is happy with her d. He does not have sufficient
mother. books.

48. a. He visited a medica1 center. 50. a. Helen and Laura share a lighter.
b. He visited a university. b. Helen and Laura don't need
c. He visited a park area. lighters.
d. He visited a fami1y c. Either Helen or Laura has
housing area. a lighter.
d. Helen and Laura are without
lighters.

Directions for questions 51-60. You wil1 now hear dia10gs on the test tape.
Select the one correct answer a. b. c. or d and mark your answer sheet.

51. a. February 56. a. to keep him awake

b, August b. to make him less tense
c. October c. because he was veryweak
d. December d. because he had a headache

52. a. They are employees. 57. a. He straigh~ened a spring.

b. They are lawmakers. b. He polished a spring.
c. They are guides. c. He put in a new spring.
d. They are guests. d. He repaired a spring.

53. a. low grade fuel 58. a. 1t costs toa much.

b. rough roads b. Her brother doesn't like
c. improper repairs tomatoes.
d. faulty lubrication c. There are toa many
tomatoes.
54. a; There was a fire. d. 1t's a lot of trouble.
b. She heard a loud noise.
c. ·There was a storm. 59. a. He bought a better camera.
d. A ship sank. b. He bought a larger camera.
c. He bought a less expensive
55. a. A girl was saved. one.
b. A girl received a gift. d. He bought a newer modelo
c. A girl was lost.
d. A girl was injured. 60.
a. He can doa good job.
b. He does things poor1y.
c. She doesn't likehis work.
d. She wants him to be happy.

TH1S 1S THE END OF THE L1STENING PART OF THE TEST.

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PART 11 - 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 TEST BOOKLET.

6l. The prisoner was released.

a. set free
b. put in jail
c. caught
d. punished

62. Don't oppose his plans.

a. be for
b. work against
c. examine
d. complain about

63. Re'U get used to it.

a. use it
b. become accustomed to it
c. buy it
d. start working on it

64. Rard work accounted for Edison's success.

a. is not the reason for
b. objected to
c. did not amount to
d. was the reason for

65. We go there as frequently as we cano

a. often
b. quickly
c. carefully
d. late

66. You can call for your new name tag in a couple of days.
a. write
b. see
c. order
d. get

67. Re requested permission from the officer.

a. refused
b. asked for
c. gave
d. looked for
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68. I have worked a mechanic for several years.

a. in
b. to
c. as
d. at

69. This desk is similar ____ mine.

a. to
b. as
c. from
d. than

70. the salesman here yesterday?

a. Is
b. Was
c. Were
d. Are

71. 1'11 buy a good used car if I find one .

a. can
----
b. h ave
c. may
d. must

72. you open the door, please?

a. May
b. Will
c. Should
d. Did

73. My home is where I

a. traveI
b. visit
c. live
d. shop

74. I never seen Texas before.

a. will
b. having
c. had
d. should

75. The water has from the ground.

a. sprain
b. spring
c. springing
d. sprung
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76. She has been writing letters ____ noon.

a. into
b. along
c. since
d. between

77. If I had had more money, I ____ have gone to Europe.

a. had
b. have to
c. will
d. would

78. Most people a paid vacation.

a. get
b. getting
c. gotten
d. is getting

79. The
a.
maids
hangs
---- their clothes in the basernent.
b. hang
c. were hang
d, is hanging

80. Jackson is interested in a portable radio.

a. buying
b. buys
c. buy
d. bought

81. Not the proper food can affect your health.

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

82. The last few words Y{erevery easy for us

a. hear
b. hearing
c. heard
d. to hear

83. The man bought his wife a new machine.

a. wasb íng
----
b. wash
c. to wash
d. washes
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84. You review this 1esson before you take the testo
a.
----
did
b. has to
c. ought to
d. wou1d

85. That man a1ways forgets the return address on 1etters.

a. written
b. wrote
c. to wrote
d. to write

86. A person's persona1ity can by his environment.

a. be changed
----
b , is change
c. changed
d. changing

87. We'll stay in the house unti1 the rain

a. stop
----
b. stopped
c. wi11 stop
d. stops

88. I didn't have difficu1ty that 1esson.

a. understands
b. understood
c. had understood
d. understanding

89. A paperback book must with care.

a. be handling
----
b. hand1es
c. hand Le
d. be hand1ed

90. Bi11 practices footba11 every evening,

a. doesn't he
---- ?
b , can 't he
c. isn 't he
d. does he

91. I don't know the captain's number. Let's ____ in the te1ephone book.
a. look it down
b. see it out
c. look it up
d. see it around
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92. On the first page of a newspaper we generally find

a. the want ads
b. the death notices
c. the editorial section
d. the headlines

93. Jack is better than the other players on his team. ln fact,
he is
a. the tallest player
b. the oldest player
c. the heaviest player
d. the best player

94. The class was bored with the movie. The students were
a. glad to be there
----
b. happy to see it
c. not interested in it
d. confused with it

.95. Don't answer the question until you think it over carefully.
You should
----
a. discuss the question
b. consider the question
c. look the question up
d. put the question off

96. "Were you able to get together with your parents?"

"Yes, "
a. I met them at the hotel.
b. I didn't see them at alI.
c. I telephoned them.
d. They never showed up.

97. I wish I could go to bed and rest, but I have toa much work to do.
a. I don't have a lot to do today.
b. I have a lot of things to do today.
c. I went to bed to resto
d. I don't want to rest today.

98. After ordering his meal from the waitress, Bill relaxed by reading
the newspaper.
a. The waitress rested for a while.
b. Bill read the newspaper.
c. The waitress ordered the meal.
d. The waitress placed the newspaper by Bill.
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99. Choose the correct sentence.

a. A few days ago I met downtown John.
b. I met John downtown a few days ago.
c. Downtown a féw days ago I met John.
d. I met a few days ago John downtown.

100. Choose the correct sentence.

a. Very much we enjoyed our visit to Austin.
b. We enjoyed to Austin very much our visito
c. We enjoyed our visit to Austin very much.
d. Our visit to Austin very much we enjoyed.

TR1S 1S TRE END OF THE TEST.

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