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̝Listening Part
1. The instructor asked, “Are you going to the dance?” The student said, “I ‘d like to, but I have to study.”
What did the student mean?
He will go.
He can’t go.
He finished his studies.
He likes to study.
2. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commander at one-fifteen. When does he have to be there?
at 1005
at 1315
at 1515
at 1615
3. You should consult your dictionary. What should you do with it?
put it on the desk
look up words in it
put a new cover on it
correct it
4. Bob has a new bench vise for his workshop. What does he use for?
for measuring lengths
for painting boards
for holding objects
for sharpening tools
7. I heard the men talking about a snack bar. What were they talking about?
a list of telephone numbers
a new medicine
a group of workers
a place to eat
10. Lesson one is easier than lesson two. Which lesson is less difficult to learn?
lesson one
lesson two
They are the same.
Both are difficult.
11. Elisa asked, “What is your given name?” What name did she want to know?
your family name
your father’s name
your mother’s name
your first name
12. The clerk said, “I don’t think this suit needs any alterations.” What did the clerk mean by alterations?
cleaning
price tags
buttons
changes
13. If the teacher asks you a question, what should you do?
close the door
follow him
answer it
look at them
14. They are going to Chicago by jet. How will they get to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.
15. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
on Saturday
with George
at the office
20. Joe bought a new horn for his car. What did he buy?
a directional light
a new headlight
a spare tire
a warning device
21. Mr. Jones said, “I hope Henry will get in touch with me.” What did Mr. Jones want Henry to do?
like him
remember him
contact him
forget him
23. Bill said, “That wire is not insulated.” What did he mean?
The wire is not good.
The wire is not covered for protection.
The wire is not carrying electricity.
The wire is not visible.
52. M: Suzie, would you rather go to the movies or the skating rink?
W: I like to skate, but I’d rather go to the movies.
What did she mean?
She likes roller-skating better.
She has no choice.
She prefers the movies.
She doesn’t like either one.
55. You’d better put that food in the refrigerator right now.
M: Why?
W: It spoils easily.
What did the woman mean?
It will stay in good condition.
It will decay quickly.
It will be safe to eat.
It will remain unchanged.
84.Martin wants approximately one hundred fifty dollars for that table.
He will accept between .
$50.00 and $54.00
$100.00 and $104.00
$113.00 and $117.00
$148.00 and $152.00
85.I’m going to make reservations for my trip. I’m going to .
make some fiends
have some food saved
make some money
have a seat saved
86.A sergeant is a .
private
non-commissioned officer
major
commissioned officer
99.The waitress asked, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?”
“ ,” he answered.
Oil and vinegar
Well done
French fries
Knife and fork
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3. He wants to get in touch with his instructor. What does he want to do?
forget his instructor
contact his instructor
remember his instructor
touch his instructor
11. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does he often do?
He eats a lot.
He uses an encyclopedia.
He has trouble finding things.
He looks up the meaning of words.
13. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster
14. The clerk said that there were only three rooms available at the hotel. What did the clerk mean?
There were reservations for three rooms.
Three people were at the hotel.
Three rooms were ready to be used.
There were three checks at the hotel.
15. Alfred said, “They’re blinking the lights.” What did he mean?
They are turning on the lights.
They are turning the lights on and off.
They are turning off the lights.
They are watching the lights.
16. The cashier told George he could open an account. What could George do?
put some money in the bank
look at his account
take money out of his account
account for the cashier’s money
17. Gladys saw her grandfather yesterday. Whom did she see?
her mother’s brother
her father who is 90
her brother’s father
her mother’s father
18. Ralph spent a great deal of time in the south. How much time did he spend there?
none
little
a lot
very little
20. They are going to Houston by jet. How will they go to Houston?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will drive.
They will run.
32. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning, but it cleared up last night.
The weather got worse yesterday.
The clouds went away last night.
It was clear yesterday.
It was cloudy last night.
40. Mr. Brown called a taxi company and asked, “Can you send a cab to my hotel?” The clerk said,
“Right away, Sir.”
They could not send a cab.
They would send a cab immediately.
They did not understand the address.
They didn’t know when to send the cab.
47. The physical training made him very tired at the end of the day.
He became hopeful.
He became satisfied.
He became exhausted.
He became happy.
48. The students checked their baggage before getting on the plane.
They fixed their baggage.
They found their baggage.
The turned in their baggage.
They sold their baggage.
83.In this book the author narrates most of the important historical events.
avoids
inquires about
accepts
tells about
84.This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.
abnormal
reasonable
usual
dependable
85.How far is it to school?
The school is three miles from here.
Classes begin at eight o’clock.
Only young children go to school here.
The school is closed for the day.
3. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commandant at one fifteen. When does he have to be there?
1003
1315
1515
1615
6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
some men
one man
two men
all men
7. They are going to Chicago by jet plane. How will they go to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.
8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
with George
on Saturday
at the office
9. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster
10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
He reads regulations.
He works with machines.
He uses recipes.
He looks up words.
14. Practically all American homes have radios. How many homes have radios?
every one of them
most of them
several of them
lots of them
16. What kind of blade makes the helicopter rise into the air?
a swinging blade
a vibrating blade
a jumping blade
a revolving blade
17. John goes to a technical school. What does he study?
languages
flowers
machines
animals
18. Water can be changed into steam by heating. What do we mean by change?
transformed
translated
composed
transposed
19. Billy starts football practice every afternoon at six o’clock. When does he begin?
at 6 a.m.
in the mornings
at 6 p.m.
at night
20 Joe said, “What is the width of this room?” What did Joe want to know?
the temperature
the size
the name
the color
22. The car is in very good shape. What is the meaning of “very good shape”?
fast speed
broken
excellent condition
pretty color
23. Joe quit working after sunset. When did Joe quit?
after sitting down
after the sun went down
after the sun came up
during sunrise
24. John always reads the sports section in the newspaper. What does he read about?
new cars and houses
international news
baseball and football
the comic strips
25. “What time did you get up?” Bill asked. What did he ask?
what time you ate breakfast
what time you dressed
what time you opened your eyes
what time you got out of bed
26. The sky was overcast before the storm.
It was very warm.
I couldn’t see the sun.
It was windy.
I couldn’t see the ground.
27. These shoes fit me.
They are too big.
They are too small.
They are the wrong color.
They are the correct size.
28. Joseph cancelled his appointment.
He called it off.
He called for it.
He called about it.
He called in for it.
34. This blue suit is more expensive than the gray one.
The gray suit is cheaper.
The blue suit is cheaper.
They are the same price.
The green suit is the cheapest.
35. The new student is nervous.
He is perfectly normal.
He is quite happy.
He is very lonesome.
He is somewhat tense.
36. This woman has raised six children.
She plans to have six children.
Her children are sick.
She stays with sick children.
She has six children that are grown up.
58. W: Well, Bill, I see you‘re reading my latest book. How do you like it?
M: I think it is very boring.
What did the man say about the book?
It is very short.
It is not interesting.
It is colorful.
It is not accurate.
66.Mrs. Jones gave the boy some pills. What did she give him?
medicine
books
candy
clothing
77.Most factory workers live in the city, and most farmers live in the ________.
streets
houses
factories
country
78.He just finished an experiment. It was one of _______ most successful experiments.
her
it
him
his
82.Turn the knob to the ________ position. If you don’t, the machine will keep running.
“off”
“on”
“drain”
“high”
87.I am sorry, but I didn’t have _______ time to prepare my lessons last night.
any
many
a few
no
91.Many people can’t pay high prices to have work done. By this we mean they _______ .
can’t afford it
need it done soon
paid high prices
pat later
95.I hope that by this time next month the contract _______ .
sign
will sign
will have signed
will have been signed
100.Jack is interested in racing but Mary doesn’t like it. Jack likes _______ .
to compete in school subjects
to watch horses run competitively
a group of people
weight lifting
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1. John goes to the park on Wednesday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
certain men
one man
no men
all men
7. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster
8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
the day after tomorrow
the day before yesterday
Thursday
on Saturday
9. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. How was the sky?
The sky was clear.
The weather was bad.
The weather was covered with clouds.
The wind was blowing.
10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
solves math problems
draws maps
reads electronics diagrams
looks up words
13. Susan went to the zoo yesterday. What did she see there?
factories
animals
schools
reservations
15. Mary doesn’t like this jacket because one sleeve is too long. What is too long?
the sheet
the screen
the shirt
the sleeve
16. The theater was loaded with people. How was the theater?
crowded
seated
empty
half filled
17. That woman can lift very heavy objects. How would you describe her?
meek
strong
lazy
disloyal
18. The trip was made over bumpy roads. What kind of road were they?
rough
comfortable
long
hot
20. My friend works every day except Sunday. How many days does he work?
forty-eight
eight
seven
six
21. John would rather have a hamburger than a hotdog. What would he prefer?
both
neither
a hot dog
a hamburger
23. The military is very concerned about this student. How does the military feel about him?
indifferent
interested
upset
wonderful
25. You should study your lesson in advance. When should you study your lesson?
one day after class
two days after class
before class
during class
26. I hear an aircraft.
I listen to a tape.
I hear a plane.
I hear a car.
I see a train.
27. Take your time.
Don’t hurry.
Take ten cents.
Take your tin cup.
Take yours and mind.
33. Jack asked, “Do you enjoy fishing?” Tom replied, “Yes, it is my favorite sport.”
Jack enjoys fishing.
Tom enjoys fishing.
Tom doesn’t fish for pleasure.
Jack doesn’t fish.
55. M: Have you noticed anything unusual about the moon tonight?
W: Yes, there is a ring around it.
What does the woman see?
a star
a rectangle
a circle
a wall
59. M: Did your friend live after his terrible traffic accident?
W: I haven’t gone to the hospital today, but I heard that he made it okay.
What did the woman hear about her friend?
He caused the accident.
He survived the accident.
He avoided the accident.
He died because of the accident.
60. M: What would you do if one of your friends told you he didn’t like the color of your hair?
W: I would probably ignore him.
What did the woman mean?
She would not pay any attention.
She would argue with him.
She would follow his advice.
She would wash her hair.
86.Sometimes I go shopping.
Usually
Occasionally
Seldom
Often
90.Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day?
dull
bright
cold
hazy
97.You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?
Would I borrow your pencil?
Must I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil?
Should I borrow your pencil?
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1. What color is your coat?
black
wool
plastic
small
2. There was a ring around the moon. What was around the moon?
a box
a hat
a circle
a wall
4. Allen goes to the park on Monday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
5. Miss Lewis has to be at the airport by two-twenty. When does she have to be there?
1520
1320
1420
2220
9. The group of boys saw the steep descent from the distance. What did they see?
a slope
a lake
a plane
a ski
10. The pump supplies fuel under pressure. What does the pump do?
It mixes fuel.
It measures fuel.
It checks fuel.
It delivers fuel.
12. The base of the lamp was clean. What was clean?
the lamp shade
the lowest part
the light bulb
the cord
14. The student left his books in a booth in a restaurant. Where are the books?
in the kitchen
at the cash register
on the counter
in the seating area
16. Mary wants to serve in the hospital. What does she want to do in the hospital?
buy some medicine
see a doctor
get a private room
give some help
17. Ted wants to see the headline. What will he do?
go to a race
report to the commander
watch a parade
read a newspaper
18. What is a blinking light?
a light that burns steadily
very bright light
a dim light
a light that turns on and off
19. John wanted to know the shape of the box. What did he want to know?
the size of the box
the form of the box
the color of the box
the make of the box
37. Helen was bored with the movie. It was too long.
She was not interested in it.
It was exciting.
She was impressed with it.
She likes long movies.
40. Paul didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.
He will read every page.
He read all the pages.
He didn’t read every page.
He read nothing in the book.
63.We could not study because we were disturbed ________ the loud noise.
from
by
for
above
69.Many of the students are ________ to see so much activity on the flight line.
surprise
surprising
surprises
surprised
82.The students are provided with the use of a library on the base.
The students may utilize the library.
Students may not go to the library.
Students furnish a library for the base.
Students are allowed to hire a library.
83.The drugstore is opposite the barbershop.
It is next door to the barbershop.
It is different from the barbershop.
It is across the street from the barbershop.
It is behind the barbershop.
84.The pilot of an aircraft must concentrate on his flying.
He must do all his flying at once.
He should be taken off flying every year.
He must give all of his attention to flying.
He must relax his attention to flying.
85.Joe doesn’t like to go to the movies.
Joe dislikes the movies.
Joe prefers going to the movies by himself.
Joe wants company when he goes to the movies.
Joe doesn’t like to go to long movies.
96.He spoke rapidly, but the students could understand him well.
clearly
slow
fast
interestingly
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12. It was several days before Cadet Jones discovered that he had lost his key. When did he find out that
his key was missing?
Cadet Jones
lost it
next week
some days later
13. Bill said, “I couldn’t sleep too soundly last night.” How well did Bill sleep last night?
quite well
not very well
couldn’t sleep at all
quite suddenly
14. The instructor put a notice on the bulletin board. What did he place on the bulletin board?
the instructor
some money
a story
an announcement
15. Thirty students went to the coast last Sunday. How many went to the coast?
thirteen
thirty
last Sunday
a third of them
16. Bob said that he was going somewhere Saturday night. Where did he say he was going?
some place
nowhere
Saturday night
Anywhere
17. The manager was informed of the situation. What do we mean by informed?
asked
notified
blamed
reviewed
18. During the landing, they all sat in a rigid position. In what position did they sit?
attitude
relaxed
stiff
altitude
19. Little by little, I began to understand the story. What is the meaning of the phrase “little by little”?
very short
a part
gradually
graciously
20. Mr. Nelson said either John or Mary can go. Who did Mr. Nelson say could go?
Mary only
Mr. Nelson
only John
Mary or John
21. The program is going to start at twelve sharp. When will the program begin?
exactly 12:00
around eleven
before 12:00
after 12:00
22. In addition to being square, what other shape describes the mirror?
clean
flat
heavy
loose
23. Lieutenant Jackson says, “I haven’t seen Joe since the day before yesterday.” When was the last time
Lt. Jackson saw Joe?
two days ago
yesterday
a week ago
three days ago
24. Jack said, “I will finish my recording in five minutes.” When will Jack complete his recording?
his lesson
will finish
his recording
in a few minutes
25. The wounded soldier said that he was thirsty. What did he ask for?
medicine
water
a cigarette
some food
30. The doctor looked over his patient, but didn’t find anything wrong with him.
He criticized his patient.
He examined his patient.
He treated his patient.
He dismissed his patient.
39. The girl Bill saw yesterday plays tennis very well.
Yesterday Bill played tennis very well.
The girl plays well.
The girl saw Bill play tennis yesterday.
Bill didn’t see the girl yesterday.
40. Lieutenant Smith has finally caught up with them in their studies.
He has reached the same level.
He is still behind them.
He dropped behind them.
He is ahead of them.
41. Bill wanted to get a jacket for fifty-six dollars. However, he ran short of cash.
Bill had much money with him.
He didn’t have enough money.
He had a few dollars left over.
He bought the jacket without any trouble.
46. John said, “Something is wrong with the lights in my room. They keep going out.”
There is nothing wrong in John’s room.
People come in and out of John’s room.
The lights in John’s room are O.K.
John is having lighting troubles.
47. Generally, the examinations have one hundred and twenty questions, but this one has a hundred.
All examinations have over 120 questions.
All examinations have less than 100 questions.
This examination has 100 questions.
This examination doesn’t have 100 questions.
48. In the United States, most TV programs are paid for by big companies that make such products as
cars, soft drinks, and breakfast foods.
The TV programs pay the big companies.
Most TV programs sell cars and soft drinks.
The TV companies produce soft drinks and breakfast foods.
The big companies pay for the TV programs.
58. F: Did you notice Mary’s face when I told her the news?
M: Yes, suddenly her beautiful smile faded.
What did the man say?
Her smile disappeared all at once.
Her smile began to show up beautifully.
She always has a pretty smile.
Her smile lingered on.
59. F: Are you a member of the officers’ club, Lieutenant Baker?
M: Yes, ma’am.
What did Lt. Baker mean?
Lt. Baker is not a member.
Lt. Baker remembers the show.
Lt. Baker remembers the Officers’ Club.
Lt. Baker is a member.
71.The man wouldn’t carry _________ the command that he was given.
over
up
by
out
74.Many people are __________ to see how large Chicago really is.
surprise
surprising
surprisingly
surprised
75.Those flowers smell good. Where did you get __________ ?
it
them
they
him
76.I don’t know Wilson’s number. Let’s look it ________ in the telephone book.
in
out
up
over
80.You’ve sold the car that you had last year, ________?
haven't you
hadn’t you
had you
didn’t you
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2. Joe said the wind is as sharp as a knife. What kind of wind is it?
a cold wind
a warm wind
a light breeze
an east wind
4. Jane said, “Please try this pie.” What did she say?
Carry the pie.
Have some pie.
Don’t eat the pie.
Buy the pie.
5. She paid for her car in advance of delivery. When did she pay?
one month after delivery
during delivery
before delivery
right after delivery
7. If a student asked you to change a quarter, what would you give him?
two dimes and a nickel
a half-dollar
twenty pennies
two quarters
9. Tom arrived at the airport at six. The plane took off at seven. When did Tom arrive at the airport?
late
at seven
to fly
before takeoff
10. Helen mailed a letter to her husband yesterday after class. What did Helen do yesterday?
sent a letter home
went home to see her husband
missed her class
bought some envelopes
11. Bob will stay in the guest room. Where will he stay?
in a visitor’s room
in the living room
in the family room
in the dining room
12. I took the tire to the service station and had the mechanic inflate it. What did the mechanic do?
He replaced the tire.
He filled the tire with air.
He patched the tire.
He removed the tire.
13. The cable was concealed in back of the engine. Where was the cable hidden?
on top of the engine
in front of the engine
behind the engine
on the left side of the engine
14. The student had a party last night and couldn’t finish the assignment. Why didn’t he finish his
assignment?
last night
because he wasn’t busy
because he didn’t have a party
because he had a party
16. Since it was so hot, he stayed at home. Why did he remain at home?
because of the cold weather
because of the work at home
because of the heat
because of the humidity
17. He’s going to take up medicine this year. What is he going to do?
He’s going to work in a drugstore.
He’s going to teach first aid.
He’s going to see the doctor.
He’s going to study medicine.
18. The woman told her daughter to stretch out the tablecloth on the table. What was she to do?
fold the tablecloth on the table
spread the tablecloth on the table
roll the tablecloth on the table
take the tablecloth away from the table
19. The barometer is one of many devices used by the weatherman. What does a barometer measure?
It measures rainfall.
It measures atmospheric pressure.
It measures the temperature.
It measures the velocity of the wind.
20. Bob said, “Be careful. That wire is not insulated.” What did Bob mean?
The wire is not covered for protection.
The wire is not any good.
The wire is not carrying electricity.
The wire is not visible.
21. When you meet a person between noon and six p.m, what do you say?
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Good night.
Good morning.
23. Allen speaks Spanish as well as Robert does. How well does Allen speak Spanish?
better than Robert
about the same as Robert
worse than Robert
much better than Robert
43. The children cooked their own supper tonight. I did not help them.
Supper was prepared by my wife.
My wife and I prepared the supper.
The children can’t cool at all.
The children did all the work.
44. The man slammed on his breaks.
He put on his brakes suddenly.
He fell on his brakes.
He broke the brakes.
He repaired the brakes.
45. School classes are over at four this afternoon.
Classes are four blocks away.
There are four classes this afternoon.
There are classes in Room 4.
Classes are finished at four.
47. Although the student had many opportunities to study, he didn’t take advantage of them.
He studied often.
He didn’t study.
He studied when he could.
He took advantages of the study books.
48. Oscar tried to call you, but the line was busy.
Someone else was talking on the line.
There were many wires busy.
The line was out of order.
Oscar was too busy to call.
53. M: I enjoyed my stay in your hotel very much. In fact, I would like to make reservations for two for
next weekend.
W: Very well, Mr. Marks.
What do we learn from this conversation?
The hotel has no rooms for Mr. Marks.
The hotel cannot make any reservations.
Mr. Marks will return in a month.
The hotel will keep a double room for him.
54. W: I’d like to buy this car, but I didn’t understand what you said about its systems.
M: Each system in an automobile is designed to do a specific job.
What did the man mean?
Each system is the specific job of an engineer.
Each system is planned to do a particular job.
Each system must have several functions.
Designing the system is a particular job.
58. W: I love the location of this home, but how modern is the kitchen?
M: The kitchen is equipped with the latest electrical appliances.
What did the man mean by equipped?
decorated
lacking
repaired
furnished
60. M: I’d love to go to the dance with you tomorrow, but I’m going away for a few days.
W: Well, please give me a ring when you get back to town.
What does she expect the man to do when he gets back to town?
give her a piece of jewelry
visit her
telephone her
look her up
73.All students must __________ their names before getting their pay.
signing
signed
sign
signature
83.”It was a very interesting movie. Would you like to see it again?”
“_________ .”
Yes, I saw it.
Yes, I did.
Yes, I would.
Yes, I liked it.
92.John will be in school for an extended period of time. He will be there ________ .
for an indefinite length of time
for a longer time
for a brief time
for a shorter time
94.This magazine contains many articles on current events. These articles pertain to _________ .
fiction
jokes and cartoons
present happenings
stores about the past
95.If you want to borrow a pencil, which of the following would be the correct request?
Would I borrow your pencil?
Must I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil?
Should I borrow your pencil?
96.John is walking. George is running and Jim is flying. John is traveling _________ .
the slowest of the three
faster than George
faster thane Jim
the fastest of the three
1. Mr. Brown liked the cartoons in the evening newspaper. What were they?
headlines
news
stories
drawings
4. You should wash your car occasionally. When should the car be washed?
now and then
many times
countless times
all at once
6. There are approximately 50 students in the room. How many are there?
a little over fifteen
less than fifteen
about fifty
exactly fifty
7. Some people dread public speaking. How do they view it?
with great fear
as a wonderful experience
as a routine activity
without fear
9. In the month of March, we often have sudden changes in the weather. What kind of changes do we
have?
many
quick
some
new
10. She made a surprise visit to his office. What kind of visit was it?
unexpected
short
planned
long
11. Baseball, football, and basketball are popular sports, but recently boating has become popular. What
has become popular lately?
football
boating
baseball
basketball
13. What can a person usually find in the classified ad section of the newspaper?
advertisements
editorials
local news
comics
14. While Sergeant Jones was putting fuel in the plane, Sergeant Smith was checking the rubber on the
wheels. What did Sgt. Smith check?
the dials
the tires
the wires
the fuel
15. He has the ability to learn languages. What does he have?
an opportunity
a talent
a fear
a desire
17. James said to Mary, “ Let’s eat in this booth.” Where did he want to eat?
at a large table
at the counter
in a small enclosed place
in a large room
19. Students will learn more English if they pay attention in class. How will they learn more English?
by listening carefully
by talking to each other
by buying a dictionary
by making more recordings
20. An official of the United States government can be removed. What can happen to him?
He can be appointed by the President.
He can be installed immediately.
He can be dismissed.
He can be awarded with honors.
21. Why did the professor use the telescope to look at the stars?
He wanted to see them in color.
He wanted a closer view of them.
He wanted to see them during the day.
He wanted to see the moon behind the sun.
22. After Joe took his aptitude test, he was scheduled for training in a technical field. What kind of field is
it?
a field that requires a special skill
a field that requires very little training
a field that requires a lot of strength
a field that requires a lot of practice
23. The mechanic asked Jim what the capacity of the fuel tank was. What did the mechanic want to
know?
when Jim could bring the fuel tank for repair
how much fuel the tank could hold
where Jim had bought the fuel tank
what kind of fuel the tank was carrying
24. She arranged the trip. What did she do?
She enjoyed the trip.
She finished the trip.
She cancelled the trip.
She planned the trip.
25. Mrs. Teller has to get some more gasoline. Does she have to go to the gas station?
Yes, she could.
Yes, she may.
Yes, she must.
Yes, she won’t.
26. Please don’t take these seats.
Don’t take these seeds.
Don’t take these sheets.
Don’t take these chairs.
Don’t take these sweets.
29. Joe likes coffee. On the other hand, John prefers tea.
Joe enjoys tea best.
John enjoys coffee best.
John likes tea better.
John never drinks tea.
32. If Frank had had the money, he would have loaned it to Tom.
Frank has the money.
Frank loaned Tom the money.
Tom doesn’t need the money.
Frank didn’t have the money.
33. Mr. Kelly picked out the best tool for the job.
He sold the best tool.
He chose the best tool.
He overlooked the best tool.
He didn’t see the best tool.
34. We had a cloud burst this morning.
It snowed a little.
There wasn’t much precipitation.
The sky was cloudless.
We had a lot of rain suddenly.
35. The hotel manager said that Jim would operate the elevator today.
Jim will use the elevator.
Jim will run the elevator.
Jim will repair the elevator.
Jim will study the elevator.
41. Help me get the food out of the basket and we can eat right away.
Help me take the food out.
Help me eat the basket.
Help me buy food from the basket.
Help me put the food in the basket.
42. Ted is not in class because he has been sick for two weeks.
Ted is now in class.
Ted has been in class for two weeks.
Ted is in good health.
Ted is ill.
43. There was a malfunction in the system.
The fuel system was running low.
Everything was working properly.
The system was not working properly.
The oil supply was sufficient.
44. He would like to finish his work today, but he won’t be able to.
He will finish his work today.
He doesn’t want to finish it today.
He is able to work today.
He will not finish his work today.
46. When the group finished its work, the men got time off for a job well done.
The group had to work until quitting time.
The group came back to finish the job.
The group was permitted to leave early.
The group took more time to do the job.
47. The instructor thought that it would be a good idea to go over the lesson during the period.
He wanted to review the lesson.
He asked the students to write the lesson.
He thought the lesson was well explained.
He thought he overlooked the lesson.
62.The primary objective was to reach Houston before dark. Getting to Houston before dark was his
______.
a. first goal
b. only goal
c. last goal
d. unimportant goal
77.We don’t want to interfere with our visitors’ plans ______ any way.
a. in
b. on
c. from
d. during
79.I can’t understand ______ Fred lied to them about the new car.
a. what
b. who
c. why
d. for
82.When John talked to me, he told me that he had met a woman ______ name was very unusual.
a. who
b. b. which
c. whom
d. whose
89.A college education, when ______ at from that point of view, is useless.
a. looked
b. is looked
c. is looking
d. look
95.We told Mr. Johnson about the accident because we wanted him ______.
a. to knowing about it
b. to knew about it
c. to known about it
d. to know about it
97.Will you wait here for Robert? Yes, Virginia and I will wait ______.
a. when Robert comes back
b. so Robert comes back
c. before Robert comes back
d. until Robert comes back
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1. There were sixty students in the three classrooms. What was the total number of students?
three
sixty
sixteen
six
2. The instructor pointed to a picture and said, “This is a ship.” What picture did he point to?
sheep
chip
ship
jeep
4. If Morgan tells you to switch on the motor, what should you do?
examine it
turn it off
repair it
turn it on
5. When you are in a restaurant, you can order meat just the way you like it. If you like meat cooked
thoroughly, what kind of meat would you order?
well done meat
slightly bloody meat
meat cooked in oil
salted meat
6. We will cut down the number of students in the class. What will we do to the class?
add more
test the number
fail them
reduce the number
7. The instructor said, “The engineers designed a bridge.” What did the instructor mean?
They drew plans for it.
They constructed it.
They erected a bridge.
They crossed a bridge.
8. Many homes are equipped with the latest modern electrical appliances. What is the meaning of
“equipped with”?
made from
separated from
repaired with
furnished with
9. Sometimes Captain McDonald gives examples to clarify a statement. Why does he give examples?
to give an order
to answer a question
to complete a statement
to explain a statement
10. The ship fell apart when it hit the rocks. What happened to the ship?
It hit the dock.
It stayed intact.
It missed the rocks.
It went to pieces.
12. The instructor said that it was sprinkling outside. What did the instructor mean?
It was raining hard.
Light rain was falling.
The sun was shining.
It was partly cloudy.
13. Mr. and Mrs. Jones watch television at home two hours every night because they like the programs.
Why do they watch television?
because they like it.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Two hours every night
at home
14. Captain Willis bought a brand new car. What kind of car did he get?
a used car
a car never used
a repaired car
an old car with a new engine
15. My friend and I will meet you at the theater opposite the cafeteria. Where will we meet you?
one block form the cafeteria
in the cafeteria
across from the cafeteria
by the cafeteria
16. Lieutenant Nicholson is going to the barbershop to get a haircut. Then he is going to the cafeteria to
eat dinner. When will Lt. Nicholson have his dinner?
after getting a haircut
after eating his dinner
at the barbershop
at the cafeteria
17. The temperature fell rapidly when the cold front came. What happened when the front arrived?
The temperature went up.
It got cooler.
The temperature stayed the same.
The fall season arrived.
18. Tom told his brother, “That’s a pretty big load for such a small boy.” What did Tome mean?
That’s a big boy for a small load.
His brother is a big load.
His brother is handsome.
The load is rather large.
19. The teller at the bank said, “What denomination of bills would you like?” What did the teller mean?
Do you have any identification?
Do you want traveler’s checks?
Shall I get a check for you?
How do you want this money?
20. The rules were very rigid. How were the rules?
inaccurate
confusing
strict
easy
21. When ice is exposed to heat, it changes to water. What does it change to?
hail
a solid
snow
a liquid
22. When men travel between the earth and the moon, what do their ships travel through?
water
space
traffic
forest
23. Lieutenant Smith said Lieutenant Lee is a lucky young man. What did he say about Lt. Lee?
He is handsome.
He is arrested.
He is overweight.
He is fortunate.
24. Paul gave his maximum effort in class. What kind of effort did he give?
the greatest
the lowest
the shortest
the last
25. When Bob was sick, he went to a man who cured him. Who cured Bob?
a pharmacist
a physician
a physicist
a supervisor
26. I have to go to town.
I can go to town.
I must go to town.
I ought to go to town.
I may go to town.
36. Major Green didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.
He will read every page.
He read all the pages.
He didn’t read every page.
He read nothing in the book.
37. John said, “Hurry or we’ll be late.” Tom said, “I’m coming.”
John wants to go immediately.
John is already late.
Tom doesn’t want to go.
Tom will come later.
38. I graduated from high school in July and joined the military service two months later.
I joined in September.
I joined in December.
I joined before graduation.
I graduated from the service.
39. The clerk said, “Try this coat on.” Mr. Brown tried it on and said, “The sleeves are not long enough.”
The sleeves are too long.
The coat fits just right.
The sleeves are O.K.
The sleeves are too short.
40. Henry said, “Lets go in, I’m freezing.” Mike said, “I’m freezing too, let’s go.”
Henry wants to go outside.
The weather is warm.
The weather is very cold.
Mike is feeling warm.
45. After having dinner, many of the students go to their rooms and study.
They have dinner in their rooms.
They study while having dinner.
They study before dinner.
They study after dinner.
47. George did not want to go to the bank, so his roommate went there alone.
George’s roommate went to the bank.
George went to the bank.
George and his roommate went there.
George’s roommate didn’t go to the bank.
48. Lieutenant Allen forgot to put his return address on the package.
Lt. Allen wrote his return address.
He returned the package.
He didn’t write his return address.
He forgot to return the package.
50. Mrs. Jones arrived just before ten and Mr. Jones arrived just after ten.
She arrived just before 10:00.
She arrived immediately after Mr. Jones.
She arrived a few minutes after ten.
She arrived with Mr. Jones.
51. W: That used car is in very nice condition. May I drive it?
M: Sure, try it out.
What did the man do?
He refused the woman’s request to drive the car.
He granted the woman permission to drive the car.
He told the woman the car is brand new.
He told the woman the car is not in good condition.
54. W: Captain, my parents are coming to town to visit me. I would like time off on the thirteenth to meet
them at the airport.
M: Request granted.
What did the woman want?
She wanted to go to town.
She wanted to meet the captain’s parents.
She wanted to go to the airport.
She wanted to grant his request.
55. M: Will Dr. White get back next week?
W: Yes, he will. He plans to stop in New York City for a few days and then he’ll come home.
What did the woman say about Dr. White?
Dr. White will come by plane.
Dr. White arrives this week.
Dr. White will come straight home.
Dr. White will come home after he visits New York.
56. W: Sergeant Smith, can you finish checking all the records by the end of the week?
M: I think so, but it depends on how many people I have to help me.
What did Sgt. Smith mean?
He will finish by the end of the week.
He won’t finish by the end of the week.
He must finish by the end of the week.
He might finish by the end of the week.
57. M: My name is Sergeant Sutter. Can you tell me where my new class meets?
W: Yes, it’s upstairs in room thirty. You’re early though. Class doesn’t start until seven-twenty.
What did the woman tell the man?
The student starts call at 0730.
The student is late to class.
The class will not begin until later.
The class will be held downtown.
58. W: I want to listen to some of the local radio stations. Do you sell any inexpensive transistor radios?
M: Yes, we have several different kinds and they pick up all local stations.
What does the woman want to do?
She wants to buy a transistor radio.
She wants to listen to overseas radio stations.
She wants to trade an old television set for a radio.
She wants to sell transistor radios.
63.When you order wire, you must state the diameter that you need.
price
thickness
length
use
69.He tried to put out the fire, but it got out of hand.
became uncontrollable
was put out
left his hand
became smaller
71.This is a good car; ______ the other hand, that one is better.
by
at
on
to
77.I haven’t seen John today. ______, I haven’t seen him for over a week.
Nevertheless
Than
In fact
Therefore
82.When Jack told us the dimensions of his room, he was talking about its ______.
measurements
color
location
quality
83.If John had had the money yesterday, he ______ the car.
buys
bought
would buy
would have bought
84.When did your brother ______?
get marry
get married
got married
to marry
88.Mr. Smith always carries his raincoat if the weatherman ______ rain.
predicted
had predicted
predicts
predicting
95.In one kind of code, each number represents a letter of the alphabet. In other words, ______.
every number precedes a letter
each number looks like a letter
every number is an alphabet
each number stands for a letter
96.Sgt. Smith said, “When I finish the report, I will pass it on to Sgt. Brown.” Sgt. Brown ______.
received the report from Sgt. Smith
will receive the report from Sgt. Smith
will not receive the report from Sgt. Smith
will write his own report
97.When the child ran in front of the moving taxi, the driver stopped the car instantly. He stopped the
taxi ______.
cautiously
slightly
abruptly
unevenly
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1. What is a house?
a. a plant
b. a car
c. a horse
d. a building
9. Alan will probably board the plane this afternoon. What will he do?
leave it
get on it
inspect it
buy it
10. The sailor cut the rope in one quick motion. What do we mean by motion?
movement
motor
station
moment
11. He should furnish his mechanics with enough tools to do the job right. What should he do with the
tools?
fix them
supply them
forward them
further them
12. As soon as the rain stopped, the army was able to progress much faster. What is another way to say to
progress?
to move around
to move in
to move over
to move forward
22, If we say that the president carries a heavy burden, what do we mean?
He carries a bag.
He carries a sack.
He has a light load.
He has many responsibilities.
23. Jack was considered an expert by many people. What did people think of him?
He was considered a person with skill.
He was considered an average fellow.
He was considered a person with no skill.
He was considered a man without any experience.
24. If Sam broke the window with a stone, what did he throw?
a story
a rock
a storm
a ball
32. The control tower operator will repeat the information if you cannot understand it.
He will read it.
He will say it again.
He will reason with you.
He will appeal it.
37. Patricia has such a good plan that I think it should be developed.
It should be wasted.
It should be expanded.
It should be limited.
It should be dropped.
40. After looking things over, the mechanic connected the two wires.
He joined them.
He weighed them.
He corrected them.
He separated them.
42. The instructor has already covered that part of the lesson.
He has discussed that part.
He has closed that part.
He has overlooked that part.
He has omitted that part.
68. In spite of the bad weather, the pilots kept on flying last night.
They refused to fly.
They stopped flying.
They continued flying.
They avoided flying.
73. After finishing the examination, we went to the swimming pool and had a good time.
We finished our examination after the swim.
We had a good time during our examination.
We went swimming after we finished the examination.
We swam and then took the examination.
80. You need to study _____ your mission may carry you to any part of the world.
unless
where
till
because
98. We _____ from Tom that the repair work was excellent.
to hear
hears
heard
hearing
100. He hit the knob so hard it _____ his little finger open.
had split
split
splits
will split
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