AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST FORM 20 R

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.

1. Arthur and Jane went to visit Peter during the weekend, 9. The tree will obstruct the view.
but Peter was not at home. - What will the tree do?
- Who wasn’t home? a. open the view
a. They weren't home. b. improve the view
b. We weren't home. c. change the view
c. I wasn't home. d. block the view
d. He wasn't home.
10. They go to the baseball game now and then.
2. John put his car in reverse. - How often do they go ?
- In which direction will he go? a. They occasionally go to the games.
a. forward b. They just started going to the games.
b. backward c. They a1ways go to the games.
c. sideways d. They used to go to the games before.
d. down
11. Did the other car turn over at the time of the accident ?
3. She has a considerable amount of money. a. Did the other car turn right?
- How much money does she have ? b. Did the other car land on its top?
a. no money c. Did the other car turn back?
b. little money d. Did the other car put on the brakes?
c. same money
d. much money 12. The weather is generally cold here.
- How is the weather here ?
4. Sergeant Jones is a very dependable soldier. a. a1ways cold
- What kind of a soldier is he ? b. usually cold
a. rude c. seldom cold
b. foolish d. sometimes cold
c. trustworthy
d. unkind 13. Military personnel must carry out lawful orders.
- What do they have to do ?
5. They are aboard that airplane. a. obey them
- Where are they ? b. carry them outside
a. away from it c. write them
b. around it d. make others disobey
c. on it
d. out of it 14. The officer gave a brief talk. How was his talk ?
a. long
6. That place has thunderstorms occasionally. b. short
- How often do thunderstorms occur there ? c. detailed
a. once in a while d. illustrated
b. every day
c. often 15. The weather is normal for this time of the year.
d. once - How is the weather ?
a. as usual
7. The bank was establish here in 1960. b. very fine
- What happened that year ? c. dry
a. The bank was discovered. d. stormy
b. The bank was sold
c. The bank was opened. 16. The homework was complicated.
d. The bank was closed. - How was the homework ?
a. easy
8. The sponge will absorb the water. b. not completed
- What will it do ? c. confusing
a. splash out the water d. completed
b. push up the water
c. soak up the water
d. spread the water
17. Miss Smith had a slight accident.
- How was Miss Smith’s accident ? 22. Mrs. Allen said her dress was not suitable.
a. not serious - What was wrong with it ?
b. very big a. It was not clean.
c. fatal b. It was not long enough.
d. not here c. It was not the right kind.
d. It was not new.
18. The sign told us of a road hazard.
- What did it tell us about ? 23. Lead is a metal that retains heat.
a. a place to eat - What does this say about lead ?
b. a place to rest a. It is a1ways cold.
c. a dangerous place b. It can't absorb heat.
d. the distance to town c. It holds heat.
d. It gives heat.
19. What do you call a particular internal part of the
body? 24. The soldiers will assemble in the morning.
a. the left foot - What will they do ?
b. the skin a. gather in front of headquarters
c. the nose b. sleep longer
d. the stomach c. eat in groups
d. leave separately
20. The fruit on the table is delicious.
- How is it ? 25. John computed the area of the land.
a. It is very fresh. - What did he do ?
b. It has been there for a month a. He eliminated his land.
c. It has a good flavor. b. He made the area larger.
d. It is not ripe c. He figured out the area.
d. He made the area smaller.
21. If a pilot is saved from a burning plane.
- What can we say about him ?
a. He was burned.
b. He was saved.
c. He was hurt.
d. He was we1comed.

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. Peter’s car is almost as cheap as Fred’s.

a. Fred's car is expensive. 30. You could tell, from the way Paul talked, that he
b. The two cars cost about the same. didn’t know the
c. Peter's car is cheaper. a. Paul knew what the situation was.
d. Fred's car is in better condition. b. Paul didn't know how to play the game.
c. Paul was not informed on the matter.
27. There weren’t any seats available for the show. d. Paul knew what he was talking about.
a. There were plenty of seats left.
b. There weren't any left. 31. The liquid in this container is flammable.
c. The seat tickets weren't cheap. a. The liquid will burn, easily.
d. Half of the seats could be used. b. The liquid will not burn.
c. The liquid will explode.
28. The mechanic worked out the plan on how to maintain d. The liquid is not dangerous.
the forty trucks.
a. The mechanic cancelled the plan. 32. Some of the other students bothered him.
b. The mechanic made the plan. a. They liked him very much.
c. The mechanic asked for the plan. b. They disturbed him.
d. The mechanic destroyed the plan. c. They roomed in the next barracks.
d. They rode the same bus with him.
29. Frank said: “without a doubt, that’s the toughest
course I’ve ever had. 33. Paul was going to Alaska, but he changed his mind.
a. Frank thought the course was easy. a. Paul made a different decision.
b. The course was hard for Frank. b. Paul continued with his plans.
c. Frank said that the course was very short. c. Paul kept thinking about it.
d. Frank doubted the course was boring. d. Paul went to Alaska.
34. The engineer eventually finished his work.
a. He finally completed the work. 43. Helen searched for her friend in Chicago.
b. He couldn't get the work completed. a. She looked for her friend.
c. He gradually gave up the work. b. She saw her friend.
d. The work was never started. c. She didn't like her friend.
d. She talked to her friend.
35. Joe said: “I’m going to get up early tomorrow
morning”. 44. He is very capable.
a. Joe went to bed early the next morning. a . He is liked by everyone.
b. Joe plans to be awake early the following day. b. He has a lot of ability.
c. Joe is planning to go to bed early tomorrow c. He studies very hard.
d. Joe is not going to bed tomorrow. d. He is disliked by many

36. The sergeant asked the airman: “How is the training”. 45. Loud noises interfere with my studies.
a. The training was not easy for the airman. a. The noises disturb me.
b. The airman liked the training. b. Noises increase my attention
c. The airman liked the training because it was short. c. The studies make me sleepy.
d. The airman enjoyed night training. d. I am studying noises.

37. You cannot use the elevator. It is out of order. 46. He continued though he was tired.
a. The elevator is for employees only. a. He continued because he was tired.
b. The elevator doesn't stop on all floors. b. He was tired but he continued.
c. There are no orders to operate the elevator. c. He was tired so he stopped.
d. The elevator does not work. d. He was not tired so he continued.

38. When Jim was in the service, he wrote Mr. Black a 47. Susan is talking to her friend in the office, and Jack is
letter. busy with the report.
a. Mr. Black wrote Jim a letter. a. Jack worked on the report.
b. Jim's letter was sent to Mr. Black. b. Jack is working on the report.
c. Mr. Black wrote a letter about Jim in the service. c. Jack is talking to his friend.
d. Jim's letter came from Mr. Black d. Susan is working on the report.

39. The instructions on the bulletin board told all 48. He would like to finish his work today, but he won’t
personnel to turn in their weapons. be able to.
a. They had to change their weapons. a. He will finish his work today.
b. All of them were issued new weapons. b. He doesn't want to finish it today.
c. They must return the weapons. c. He is able to work today.
d. All of them had to clean their weapons. d. He will not finish his work today.

40. The group broke up the party at 9 o’clock. 49. We gave a birthday present to Martha yesterday.
a. The group started the party on time. a. Yesterday Martha was present for her birthday.
b. The party was postponed at 9 o’c1ock. b. Martha gave us a birthday present yesterday.
c. The party ended at 9 o’c1ock. c. Martha received a birthday present from us
d. The group was divided according to instructions. yesterday.
d. Yesterday Martha gave a birthday present.
41. The students went to the library to dig up information
for their assignment. 50. I will get in touch with you as soon as I graduate.
a. The students gave the librarian their assignment. a. I want you to be next to me when we graduate.
b. The students forgot their information at the b. I expect you to have a good time before
library. graduation.
c. The students left their assignments at the library. c. I will call you immediately after my graduation.
d. The students obtained some information at the d. Call your friends and let them know about my
library. graduation.

42. The lieutenant told the troops to see him before they
took off.
a. The Lieutenant told the men to leave now.
b. The Lieutenant wanted to see the troops before
their departure.
c. The Lieutenant told the troops to change uniforms.
d. The Lieutenant told the group to report for drill.
61. The commander asked the radio operator, "Can you
pick up that message?” The operator said, .

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.

a. Yes, 1 can send it

b. Yes, I can hear it
51. Did the instructor investigate the causes for so many c. Yes, I can lift it
failures on the last examination ? d. Yes, I can delay it
Yes, he got down to the real reason why so many
students did not pass. 56. Where are we now ? Can’t you see ? We are
- What did the woman mean? approaching the city.
a. The instructor wrote the information. a. They were leaving the city.
b. The instructor determined the reason for the b. They were touring the city.
student failures. c. They were enjoying the city.
c. The instructor could not arrive at the reason for d. They were getting near the city.
failures.
d. The instructor was worried because the students 57. What kind of line is that ?
did not pass. It’s vertical to the ground.
- What did the woman say ?
52. Why didn’t Captain Johnson ret Mr. Hill leave the a. The line was straight up and down.
office ? b. The line was lying on the ground.
Because he wanted to make sure that Mr. Hill had his c. The line stretched very tight1y.
orders straight. d. The line was visible.
a. Captain Johnson asked Mr. Hill to read the orders.
b. Mr. Hill understood that Captain Johnson did not 58. Virginia, how do you feel about studying English for
want him to fold the orders. six hours a day ?
c. Captain Johnson would not give the orders to I’m sold on the idea.
anybody except Mr. Hill. - What did Virginia mean ?
d. Captain Johnson wanted Mr. Hill to have a clear a. She thinks she should definitely do it.
understanding of the orders. b. She doesn't know about ¡t.
c. She hasn't made up her mind yet.
53. Have you spoken to your mother, Bill ? d. She wants to sell ¡t.
Yes, I made a collect call to her in Cleveland.
a. His mother called him long distance. 59. Do you think we should invite Mary and Tom to the
b. He drove a long distance to see his mother. party ?
c. His mother will be charged for the call. Well, we should, but as you know, we don’t really
d. His mother collects money for phone calls. want to.
- What did the man say ?
54. How did the meeting go ? a. They ought to invite Mary and Tom.
The sergeant had to cut down on his talk in order to b. They want to invite Mary and Tom.
finish in time. c. They must not invite Mary and Tom.
- What did the man say about the sergeant and his d. They invited Mary and Tom.
talk ?
a. He added a few more remarks on his talk. 60. Who else is going to the party ?
b. The length of the talk was reduced. Tom can go with John, but Charles won’t.
c. The talk was not changed but the time was - What did he just say ?
extended. a. Charles will go with John.
d. The sergeant spoke faster in order to get through. b. John can go with Charles.
c. John can't go with Tom.
55. Why do the students like their teacher so much ? d. Charles won't be able to go with them.
Because she sticks to the subject matter.
What did the man say about the teacher ?
a. The teacher talks about everything in the class.
b. The teacher follows the lesson plan very closely.
c. The teacher answers all types of general questions.
d. The teacher holds his book firmly in both hands.

PART II - READING

Directions for questions 61-100. Choose the one correct answer a, b, c, or d, and mark your answer sheet.
71. In spite of the bad weather, scheduled flights
departed on time.
62. Jack gave a definite answer to the question. His a. The planes were grounded because of the bad
answer was . weather.
a. happy b. It’s good weather for flying.
b. firm c. Bad weather caused the schedule to change.
c. not clear d. The weather did not affect the schedule.
d. long
63. An overall view of a city is a .
a. pleasant view 72. Candy always tastes .
b. nice view a. sweeter than
c. specific view b. more sweeter
d. general view c. sweet
d. more sweet
64. He thought twice about buying a new automobile.
- He was . 73. The students will study the words for tomorrow
a. ready to buy a. follows
b. going to buy two cars b. follow
c. not going to buy it c. followed
d. not sure d. following

65. Would you please switch the plates ? 74. in one place for such a long time was very
- "Certainly, I’ll . uncomfortable.
a. change them a. Sitting
b. turn, them over b. Sat
c. break them c. Sit
d. clean them d. For sitting

66. Jan used caution while driving in the rain. 75. That student all the new words very well now.
- She drove . a. is known
a. as usual b. knowing
b. happily c. knows
c. dangerously d. knew
d. carefully
76. it was wonderful our old classmates again.
67. The visitors got the picture after the Lieutenant a. to see
explained what was happening. b. to seeing
a. The visitors understood the situation. c. seen
b. The visitors took notes. d. for seeing
c. The visitors took color slides.
d. The visitors were confused when they left- 77. Mr. Clark for that company for ten years.
a. is working
68. The commander recommended the sergeant for an b. been working
award. c. has been working
a. The commander punished him. d. is being working
b. The commander put him to work.
c. The commander took him off the job. 78. The student has been in this school one year.
d. The commander suggested his name. a. since
b. until
69. Barbara ought not to he1p the rest of the students with c. in
their lessons. d. for
a. The students do not need any he1p.
b. Barbara should he1p the rest of the students. 79. This is how it actually happened.
c. Barbara needs he1p from the other students. a. supposed1y
d. The rest of the students should not receive he1p. b. probably
c. really
70. The mechanic asked his helper to hand over the pair of d. mistakingly
pliers.
a. The helper took the pliers from the mechanic 80. The student much progress since September.
b. The mechanic gave the pliers to the helper. a. has made
c. The mechanic asked his helper to look for the b. have made
pliers. c. does making
d. The mechanic asked for the pliers. d. makes
81. My hometown is not as interesting as Denver. b. didn’t too
- Denver is than my home town. c. neither
a. most interesting d. didn't either
b. less interesting
c. more interesting 91. Why did you enroll in this course?
d. as interesting as a. To improve.
b. Improved.
c. As improved.
d. Improving.

82. Patricia finished her homework sooner than Dick.

Patricia completed the task . 92. Claude usually works on Friday; Frank.
a. more quickly than Dick a. so does
b. most quickly for Dick b. neither does
c. less quickly than Dick c. either does
d. as quickly as Dick d. so too

83. The students know . 93. We have to acknowledge the message.

a. very well now the irregular verbs a. do away with
b. the irregular verbs now very well b. forget
c. the irregular verbs very well now c. answer
d. now very well the irregular verbs d. set up

84. When do you suppose you can come back to visit us? 94. When Jerry called me, he told me that he had met a
a. know woman name was very unusual.
b. believe a. who
c. propose b. which
d. support c. whom
d. whose
85. The lesson was too long .
a. to finish 95. Who the food for the party next weekend?
b finishing a. furnish
c finished b. will furnishing
d. in finishing c. are furnishing
d. is furnishing
86. Sally a course in American history this
semester. 96. There students in the classroom.
a. has took a. weren't no
b. is taken b. were not
c. is taking c. were no
d. have taken d. was no

87. The last story was the earlier one. 97. Not much about the matter since that time.
a. as interesting a. to say
b. as interesting than b. is saying
c. interesting than c. have to say
d. as interesting as d. has been said

88. The instructor said, “Would you please put those 98.
books back “. a. Steve mailed to her the letter several days ago.
a. if they belong b. Steve mailed the letter to her several days ago.
b. when they belong c. Steve mailed the letter several days ago to her.
c. because they belong d. Steve mailed the several letter to her days ago.
d. where they belong
99.
89. The temperature during the day went below the a. Are you still studying English at the same school?
point. b. Are you studying still English at the same school?
a. frozen c. Are you studying English at the same still school?
b. freezing d. Are still you studying English at the same school?
c. freezer
d. froze 100. Bill: "This is the car that John bought from Mr.
Smith.
90. The captain didn't meet your father. I . Tom: "I didn’t even know that he had bought a car.
a. didn’t neither a. Bill is showing John the car that Mr. Smith bought.
b. Bill says that John bought Mr. Smith's car.
c. Tom knew that Mr. Smith had bought a new car.
d. Tom is telling Bill that Mr. Smith bought a new
car.