AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST FORM 2R

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. a. He wants to look at tiny 8. a. at 1002

particles. b . at 1315
b. He wants to stop his c. at 1515
vehicle. d. at 1615
c. He wants to weigh
something. 9. a. red
d. He wants to rule people. B. wool
c. leather
2. a. a quarter of five d. small
b. fifteen numbers before
four 10. a. a blue gas
c. fifteen numbers before b. several gases together
five c. exhaust vapors
d. a quarter past four d. a compound

3. a. forget his instructor 11. a. He eats a lot.

b. contact his instructor b. He uses an encyclopedia.
c. remember his instructor c. He has trouble finding things.
d. touch his instructor d. He looks up the meanings of
words.
4. a. He wasn't sleepy.
b. He wouldn't be able to 12. a. to get his suit pressed
sleep. b. to have a drink
c. He was sleepy. c. to get a haircut
d. He couldn't sleep: d. to do some shopping

5. a. right above his stomach 13. a. take a rest

b. below his stomach b. bring his plane down
c. in his ankle c. take off
d. in his foot d. fly faster

6. a. colored 14. a. There were reservations for

b. washed three rooms.
c. cotton b. Three people were at the hotel.
d. man-made c. Three rooms were ready to be
used.
7. a. tomorrow d. There were three checks at
b. with George the hotel.
c. on Tuesday
d. at the office
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15. a. They are turning on the 20. A. They will fly.

lights. b. They will walk.
b. They are turning the c. They will drive.
lights on and off. d. They will run.
c. They are turning off the
lights. 21. a. close the door
d. They are watching the b. follow him
lights. c. look at them
d. answer it
16. a. put some money in the
bank 22. a. August
b. look at his account b. June
c. take money out of his c. April
account d. September
d. account for the cashier's
money 23. a. a long way
b. not very far
17. a. her mother's brother c. a few stops
b. her father who is 90 1 d. a short run
c. her brother's father
d. her mother's father 24. a. a private
b. a non-commissioned officer
18. a. none c. a commissioned officer
b. little d. a major
c. a lot
d. very little
25. a. to meet her friend's plane.
b. to get her hair cut
19. a. a bath c. to see the factory
b. a harvest d. to catch the train
c. a summer day
d. a storm

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. a. He went to Chicago a long 27. a.Everybody should hear today's

time ago. lecture.
b. He has never had the b.Everybody needn't hear
opportunity to go. today's lecture.
c. He never did care to go c.Everybody has heard the
there. lecture today.
d. He has lived in Chicago d.The lecture will be delivered
before. by everybody.
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28. a. He goes to parties with 35. a. It looks out on Madison Avenue.

his friends. b. It is near Madison Avenue.
b. He rates his friends c. It is across from. Madison Avenue.
carefully. d. It is away from Madison Avenue.
c. He jokes with his friends.
d. He becomes annoyed with 36. a. He repaired the radio.
his friends. b. He listened to the radio for
an hour.
29 a. He called about it. c. He replaced the radio.
. b. He called it off. d. He cleaned the radio.
c. He called for it:
d. He called in for it. 37. a. He made a high score.
b. He missed a few questions.
30. a. Look off the road. c. He received help on the
b. Watch the road closely. examination.
c. Stay away from the road. d. His score was unsatisfactory.
d. Close your eyes carefully.
38.a. They decided to attend the
31. a. He always works very hard. party.
b. He is always sick. b.They did not worry about the
c. He is always very clean. party
d. He is always very strange. c.They could not decide about
going.
32. a. The weather got worse d.They are not going to the
yesterday. party.
b. The clouds went away last
night. 39. a.The panel is on the left of
c. It was clear yesterday. the instrument.
d. It was cloudy last night. b.The instrument panel on the
left is useless.
33. a. He had to go to the c.The instrument panel is not
dentist. on the left.
b. He liked going to the d. The panel on the left is
dentist. very useful.
c. He feared going to the
dentist. 40. a. They could not send a cab.
d. He wanted to pay the b. They would send a cab
dentist. immediately.
c. They did not understand the
34. a. It is not warm. address.
b. It is not new. d.They didn't know when to send
c. It has been sold. the cab.
d. It is made of gold.
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41. a. He never came late. 46. a.He could go.

b. He was tardy. b. He may go.
c. He was usually late. C. He has to go.
d. He was absent. D. He should go.

42. a. He has stopped flying. 47. a.He became hopeful.

b. He flies very fast. b. He became satisfied.
c. He flies when he is well. c. He became exhausted.
d. He flies very well. d. He became happy.

43. a. We enjoy the international 48.a.They fixed their baggage.

news. b.They found their baggage.
b. We enjoy the editorials. c.They turned in their baggage.
c. We enjoy the newspaper d.They sold their baggage.
staff.
d. We enjoy the news of our
country 49. a.He rented it.
b. He tested it.
c. He bought it.
44. a. The rooms are costly. d.He lent it.
b. The rooms are large.
c. The rooms are pretty. 50. a.I always drink coffee.
d. The rooms are decorated. b.I do not like coffee.
c.I am accustomed to drinking
44 a. It is to be sold a coffee.
higher price. d.I never drink coffee.
b. It is already sold
c. It is being sold for a
limited time.
d. It is reduced in price.

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

51. a. a loan 54. a. eat a big meal

b. a dollar bill b. drink something hot
c. a quarter c. eat a piece of candy
d. a stamp d. eat something light

52. a. a wrench 55. a.the large room

b. the scissors b. the wrong room
c. a file c . the room on the left
d. the hammer d. the correct room

53. a. wait a minute 56. a. humidity

b. take the telephone line b. atmospheric pressure
c. open the telephone book c. temperature
d. hang up the phone d. wind velocity
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57. a. He has a very good watch. 59.a. windy

b. He doesn't wear it. b.hot and dry
c. It doesn't keep good time . c. cool
d. It is too tight. d. very damp

58. a. let the water run 60.a.in March

b. stop the flow of water b. in December
c. make the water run more c. every month
d. change the faucet d. in January

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

PART II - READING

Directions for questions 61-100. Select the correct answer a, b, c, or d and

mark your answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.

61. Did Bart see Alice last night? Yes, Alice……………………………by Bart.
a. was saw
b. had seen
c. was seen
d. did see

62. Select the 'correct sentence.

a. Can you tell me where the post office is?
b. Can you tell me where is the post office?
c. Can you tell me the post office is where?
d. Where the post office is you can tell me?

63. Jim's conduct was good.

a. Hearing
b. Behavior
c. health
d. speech

64. 1 think Harry will choose the correct answer.

a. select
b. approve
c. avoid
d. attract

65. I can't go with you……………………………I am busy.

a. although
b. because
c. and
d. whether
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66. I like to read…………………. when I have time.

a. horses
b. the piano
c. books
d. the garden

67. We got the repairman…………………………our television last week.

a. fixed
b. fixes
c. to fix
d. was fixing

68. I have been in the Language School…………………………………six weeks.

a. for
b. since
c. while
d. to

The trouble………………………………….by the mechanic

a. was located
b. located
c. was locating
d. was to locate

70. The doctor will see you as soon as he………………………………….

a. could
b. possible
c. will be able
d. can

71. Tom abandoned his car when he had the accident.

a. held on to
b. left
c. took
d. repaired

72. We welcome the few Year…………………………a lot of noise.

a. for
b. with
c. on
d. by

73. This device is used for drilling metal.

a. polishing
b. making holes in
c. ordering
d. fastening parts to
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74. John was…………………………English yesterday.

a. studied
b. studies
c. studying
d. has studied

75. How………………………………tea do you drink every day?

a. many
b. lots of
c. much
d. cups of

76. Don performed his mission satisfactorily.

a. assignment
b. pleasure
c. situation
d. message

77. "Do you ever go to the movies.?" "No, I…………………go there."

a. Seldom
b. often
c. usually
d. ever

78. The brakes need………………………

a. adjustable
b. adjusting
c. adjusted
d. on adjust

79. When the teacher came into the room, I…………………….

a. talking
b. am talking
c. can talk
d. was talking

80. It I had more time, I……………………him a letter.

a. have written
b. would write
c. wrote
d. will have written

81. Would you mind if I turned on the tv?

a. leave
b. know
c. believe
d. care
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82. They will have a holiday………………… work next Monday.

a. at
b. from
c. about
d. in

83. In this book the author narrates most of the important historical
events. .
a. avoids
b. inquires about
c. accepts
d. tells about

84. This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.
a. abnormal
b. reasonable
c. usual
d. dependable

85. How far is it to school?

a. The school is three miles from here.
b. Classes begin at eight o'clock.
c. Only young children go to school here.
d. The school is closed for the day.

86. The name of the last month of the year is………………………

a. cold
b. Saturday
c. past
d. December

87. Select the correct sentence.

a. I should take to town which bus?
b. Should I take which bus to town?
c. Which bus should I take to town?
d. Which should I take bus to town?

88. I'd like to have this suit…………………………at your special price.

a. to clean and to press
b. cleaned and Dressed
c. cleaning and pressing
d. cleans and presses

89. Hart and Schaffner………………………since two o'clock.

a. are waiting here
b. wait here
c. has waited here
d. have waited here
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90. The teacher is sitting………………………………her desk.

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

91. Either he………………………………she is planning to attend the meeting.

a. and
b. but
c. with
d. or

92. Select the correct sentence.

a. Accidents are a constant worry for the commander.
b. Accidents are for the commander a constant worry.
c. For the commander are a constant worry accidents.
d. A constant worry are accidents for the commander.

93. He had to leave early, so he……………………………wait for us.

a. shall not
b. couldn't
c. wasn't
d. hadn't

94. When you are talking on the telephone, the operator sometimes
interrupts you.
a. connects
b. cuts in on
c. listens
d. overcharges

95. This plane differs from that one in two ways.

a. be the same as
b. out-speeds
c. is unlike
d. contacts

96. Houston is an important port city in Texas.

a. city with a harbor
b. university
c. city near a creek
d. tourist attraction

97. A pilot must hold the stick………………………………

a. firmly
b. firming
c. firmed
d. firm
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98. Harry thinks that he……………………next month.

a. had gone
b. has gone
c. might go
d. went

99. American food tastes……………………………when one gets used to it.

a. better
b. very best
c. more good
d. more better

100. He told his son to turn on the TV if he……………………………..

a. should want
b. would wart
c. want
d. wanted to

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.