AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 16R2

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. one day after class
b. before class
c. two days after class
d. during class

2.
a. rough
b. comfortable
c. long
d. hot

3.
a. They will fly.
b. They will transfer.
c. They will run.
d. They will drive.

4.
a. chicken noodle soup
b. rare roast beef
c. roast turkey
d. apple pie

5.
a. come down
b. take a rest
c. take off
d. fly faster

6.
a. without stopping
b. with the cooperation others
c. with no assistance
d. with consideration for others

7.
a. both
b. a hamburger
c. neither
d. a hot dog

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8.
a. an extra room
b. a big room
c. a dining room
d. a small room

9.
a. the ways of doing things
b. the language
c. the regulations
d. the cars and buses

10.
a. for a rather long time
b. for a few days
c. for a very short time
d. for a day only

11.
a. if Joe had money in the bank
b. if Joe could count money
c. if the bank was open
d. if the account was for Mr. Smith

12.
a. It has a big torn place in it.
b. It is in a big cold place.
c. It is very dirty.
d. It doesn't fit the table.

13.
a. a doctor
b. a dentist
c. a druggist
d. a farmer

14.
a. her family
b. her dress
c. her behavior
d. her lessons

15.
a. at approximately 1500 hours
b. at about three-ten
c. at 1500 hours
d. at 5 minutes before 3 o'clock

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16.
a. how to perform in the theater
b. how to speak correctly
c. how to conduct oneself
d. how to visit

17.
a. Did you see his ailment?
b. Did you learn the reason for his sickness?
c. Did you get sick today?
d. Did you cause his illness?

18.
a. a warm wind
b. a cold wind
c. a wet wind
d. a hot wind

19.
a. at 8 o'clock
b. at 7:45
c. at 8:15
d. a few minutes before 8

20.
a. by staying on the highway
b. by obeying the traffic laws
c. by being somewhat careless
d. by maintaining minimum speed

21.
a. Did they phone you?
b. Did they send a wire to you?
c. Did they send a letter?
d. Did they visit you?

22.
a. It will rain.
b. It will definitely not rain.
c. It will be good.
d. It will possibly rain.

23.
a. after sitting down
b. before the sun came up
c. during sunrise
d. after the sun went down

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24.
a. with ample gasoline
b. with a tank full of gasoline
c. without any gasoline
d. with a small amount of gasoline

25.
a. He takes physical training every hour.
b. He goes to class for one hour.
c. He can't stand it physically.
d. He takes physical training everyday.

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. Gerald worked it out.
b. Gerald is working on it.
c. Gerald kept it.
d. Gerald finally gave up.

27.
a. The judge is very worried.
b. The judge is happy.
c. The judge can't help the accident.
d. The judge is indifferent to accidents.

28.
a. He has a machine to keep his house cool.
b. It's very windy where he lives.
c. He keeps the windows open to cool his house.
d. His house is in good condition.

29.
a. We have been here only ten minutes.
b. We will be here for only ten minutes.
c. We won't be here ten minutes.
d. We have to stay over ten minutes.

30.
a. You want to be careful.
b. You check on the weather.
c. You rely on the pilot.
d. You depend on yourself.

31.
a. It rained last Friday, and he didn't go.
b. He goes there every other Friday.
c. He goes there once a week.
d. He will go there this Friday afternoon.

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32.
a. The air is dry.
b. It is a damp day.
c. A hot dry wind is blowing.
d. There were no clouds anywhere.

33.
a. This is the long road.
b. This is the wrong road.
c. This is not the left road.
d. This is not the wrong road.

34.
a. They like to walk facing the wind.
b. They like to talk for or against something.
c. They like to use the plural.
d. They like to keep quiet all the time.

35.
a. Many will go.
b. A few will go.
c. Some will go.
d. All will go.

36.
a. They are interested in it.
b. They can't remember it at all.
c. They are able to understand it.
d. They are not interested in it.

37.
a. They have trouble repairing radios.
b. They have trouble with their automobiles.
c. They have trouble seeing places and doing things.
d. They have trouble understanding and being understood.

38.
a. The motor uses too much oil.
b. The motor cools off too fast.
c. The motor becomes too hot.
d. The motor runs too slowly.

39.
a. One pencil is better.
b. The pencils are different.
c. One pencil is smaller.
d. The pencils are alike.

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40.
a. I have a business appointment.
b. I have a social appointment.
c. I have a medical appointment.
d. I don't know the date today.

41.
a. He will write twice on his trip.
b. He would write twice a day.
c. He could not write the second week.
d. He promised to write two times a week.

42.
a. It was on the steamship.
b. It was very far from the steamship.
c. It was at the side of the steamship.
d. It was far away from the steamship.

43.
a. They may meet the enemy.
b. They may listen to the enemy.
c. They may point, out the enemy.
d. They may count the enemy.

44.
a. They will be at the station on time.
b. They won't catch the train.
c. They will get on the train.
d. They won't miss their train.

45.
a. Ralph could not see the dentist.
b. The dentist might visit Ralph.
c. Ralph needs a new tooth.
d. Ralph should go to the dentist.

46.
a. I have an idea about his problem.
b. His guest is a problem for him.
c. He doesn't know about the gas.
d. His problem is greater than mine.

47.
a. You must study.
b. You must have the students study.
c. You must study with the students.
d. Your students may study.

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48.
a. It is flexible.
b. It is rigid.
c. It can't be twisted.
d. It can be soldered.

49.
a. He took a chance on the movie's being good.
b. He had the money to see the movie.
c. He had an opportunity to see a movie.
d. He had no time to see a movie.

50.
a. It went under the window.
b. It did not go through the window.
c. It passed near the window.
d. It hit and shattered the window.

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. a box
b. a star
c. a circle
d. a rectangle

52.
a. a private
b. a non-commissioned officer
c. a commissioned officer
d. a major

53.
a. They were late.
b. They were early.
c. They were on time.
d. They were absent.

54.
a. by himself
b. with assistance
c. without assistance
d. by getting a group

55.
a. to the supermarket
b. to the drugstore
c. to the clothing store
d. to the cleaners

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56.
a. The man likes fish.
b. The man doesn't fish for pleasure.
c. The man likes to fish.
d. Fishing is not a sport.

57.
a. Come with me to the rear of the house.
b. Go to the rear of the house.
c. Do not go to the back of the house.
d. Stay in the back of the house.

58.
a. He has mostly paper money.
b. He has mostly coins.
c. He has lots of money.
d. He has very little money.

59.
a. Lend me a pack of cigarettes.
b. Get me a pack of cigarettes.
c. Give him a. pack of cigarettes.
d. Sell a pack of cigarettes for me.

60.
a. He acts like his father.
b. His father is always gone.
c. He obeys his father.
d. He looks like his father.

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

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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 TEST BOOKLET.

61. The mechanic fixed Arthur's car in an hour.

a. found
b. changed
c. washed
d. repaired

62. The whirlybird has performed its mission.

a. animal
b. helicopter
c. boat
d. automobile

63. He is __________ working for that company.

a. since
b. yet
c. still
d. anymore

64. I think the telephone __________.

a. ring
b. rung
c. was rang
d. is ringing

65. In order to obtain accuracy in measurement, the instruments must have __________.
a. practice
b. portability
c. positiveness
d. precision

66. I am tired __________ studying; let's go for a walk.

a. of
b. to
c. by
d. for

67. Hot air __________ from the ground.

a. rise
b. rises
c. risen
d. rising

68. The Browns have this newspaper delivered. The paper is __________.
a. bought from a newsboy
b. mailed to them
c. bought at a newstand
d. brought to their home

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69. There are many small towns similar __________ this one.
a. of
b. as
c. than
d. to

70. My car does not travel __________ as yours.

a. as fast
b. more fast
c. fast
d. faster than

71. I still remember the place __________ I first saw you.

a. when
b. which
c. there
d. where

72. A thermostat maintains and __________ the room temperature.

a. causes
b. requires
c. installs
d. regulates

73. Carl is interested in __________ a new car.

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

74. There are many more students in the school now __________ there used to be.
a. than
b. as
c. that
d. from

75. We enjoy __________ at the lake.

a. swimming
b. to swim
c. to swimming
d. for swimming

76. Arnold is __________ boy in the family.

a. most tallest
b. the tallest
c. tallest
d. taller

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77. Ray saw Otis at the dance last night.
a. Otis wasn't there last night.
b. He will be at the dance.
c. Otis was seen by Ray.
d. Ray didn't go to the dance last night.

78. Shall I ask Margaret to telephone you when she __________?

a. should return
b. will return
c. returned
d. returns

79. I'll give you a ring tonight after seven o'clock to talk about our homework. I'll __________.
a. give you some jewelry
b. make a mark
c. telephone you
d. call on you

80. If you cannot visit often, perhaps you can come __________.
a. actually
b. occasionally
c. frequently
d. usually

81. I sometimes go shopping.

a. usually
b. seldom
c. occasionally
d. often

82. He had the extra bed __________ out of his room.

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

83. What's wrong __________ your television set?

a. of
b. by
c. with
d. to

84. He's such a poor driver, it'll be a wonder if he arrives without an accident.
a. a good thing
b. an enjoyable thing
c. a surprising thing
d. a bad thing

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85. If you get a bargain, you __________.
a. buy an item at a reduced price
b. pay too much money for something
c. buy poor merchandise
d. buy better merchandise

86. Marshall danced with Mabel __________ the party.

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

87. Class __________ begin on time.

a. should be
b. could to
c. ought to
d. always to

88. Larry __________ many new words since he started school.

a. learn
b. learned
c. has learned
d. have learned

89. Anne is __________ her sister.

a. prettiest than
b. prettier than
c. more prettier than
d. as pretty than

90. Frank put all his stamps together by countries. He __________ them
a. exchanged
b. displayed
c. arranged
d. pasted

91. How much __________?

a. costs coffee
b. does coffee cost
c. is coffee costing
d. does coffee costs

92. William was suddenly surprised.

a. sad
b. amused
c. startled
d. savage

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93. Never __________ a lamp too near a curtain.
a. set
b. sit
c. sat
d. seat

94. If Ron __________ the money, he would have bought the car.
a. had had
b. have
c. has
d. will have

95. Nothing could __________ of swimming.

a. make the boys afraid
b. make afraid the boys
c. the boys make afraid
d. afraid the boys make

96. Was John studying when the phone rang?

a. Yes, John is studying.
b. No, John was studying.
c. Yes, John was studying.
d. Yes, John answered the telephone.

97. Select the correct sentence.

a. Weren't you by Mr. Smith last year taught?
b. Weren't you last year by Mr. Smith taught?
c. Weren't Mr. Smith taught by you last year?
d. Weren't you taught by Mr. Smith last year?

98. The force was transmitted by the axle. The force was __________.
a. rejected
b. transferred
c. combined
d. transformed

99. Gladys isn't quite as pretty now __________ she used to be.
a. that
b. as
c. from
d. when

100. An object that stays on top of the water __________.

a. sinks
b. floats
c. melts
d. disappears

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

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