AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 27R

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) Helen looked in a mirror.

What did she see?

a. a picture
b. the sky
c. herself
d. trouble

2) Why do people usually travel by plane instead of by car?

a. to buy a ticket
b. to see the scenery
c. to save time
d. to arrive later

3) What would you do with the orange?

a. color it
b. eat it
c. copy it
d. move it

4) Mr. Smith flies to Africa from the United Sates once a month.
What does he use?

a. a letter
b. a telephone
c. a boat
d. a plane

5) Mary had a quarter of the cake.

How much of it did she have?

a. twenty-five
b. one fourth
c. one half
d. four
6) We met on a warm day.
What kind of day was it?

a. slightly hot
b. very cold
c. quite rainy
d. too dry

7) When Roger gets here it will be noon.

What time will he get here?

a. two o’clock
b. three o’clock
c. one o’clock
d. twelve o’clock

8) There are empty seats at the rear of the theater.

Where are the empty seats?

a. in the back
b. in the middle
c. at the side
d. in the from

9) The customer said, “Thanks again for the extra cup of coffee.”
The manager said, “Don’t mention it.” What did the manager mean?

a. “Do not complain.”

b. “You are welcome.”
c. “What id you say?”
d. “Keep quiet.”

10) John writes home daily.

How often does he write?

a. once a month
b. seven times a month
c. once a week
d. seven times a week

11) He is afraid of height.

What is he afraid of?

a. being high up
b. being in a small room
c. being underground
d. being cold

12) Pamela took her camera with her to the zoo and used it to take pictures
of the animals. What did Pamela do at the zoo?

a. She took her camel to the zoo.

b. She used to take pictures of the animals.
c. She took some of the animals.
d. She took pictures of the animals.

13) How did you avoid hitting the cow?

a. I paid no attention.
b. I didn’t look.
c. I slowed down.
d. I killed it.

14) Why did Paul use a lever?

a. to paint something
b. to stir his coffee
c. to hold on to something
d. to lift something up

15) A civilian will do the paper work.

Who will do it?

a. a non-commissioned officer
b. an enlisted man
c. a commissioned officer
d. a non-military person

16) Mark directs an international organization.

Who belongs to Mark’s organization?

a. only his own relatives

b. citizens of different countries
c. stateless people
d. only citizens of his country

17) Where is the basement of a building?

a. beneath the ground floor

b. on the main floor
c. between the first and second floors
d. on the roof
18) Did you help him make his mind?

a. Yes, I decided for myself.

b. Yes, I helped him decide.
c. Yes, I minded making it.
d. Yes, I looked for a new sign.

19) Where is a person’s neck?

a. between his foot and his leg

b. between his hand and his arm

c. between his legs and his back

d. between his shoulders and his head

20) Which horse is the leading horse?

a. the one in back

b. the one pulling a wagon

c. the one with the man walking beside it

d. the one in front

21) Major Morgan guided the discussion.

What did he do?

a. He directed the discussion.

b. He recorded the discussion.
c. He spoke more than anyone else.
d. He kept people outside the room.
22) Betty will be trained to do the job.
What will happen to Betty?

a. She will teach the job.

b. She will be ordered to do it.
c. She will be tired from the job.

d. She will be taught how to do the job.

23) What did you think of the dessert last night?

a. The sand was very soft.

b. It tasted very good.

c. I couldn’t find the switch.

d. I didn’t think it was funny.

24) Have you checked your work carefully?

a. Yes, I found only one error.

b. Yes, the bank is open today.

c. No, we were late getting to the airport.

d. No, I worked every day last week.

25) Donald brought his son a dog.

What did he do?

a. He took his child to the store.

b. He gave a game to his child.

c. He gave an animal to his child.

d. He gave lessons to his last child.

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) Sgt. Foster has a fever.

a. He is sick.

b. He is happy.
c. He is sleeping.

d. He is riding.

27) My brother is a barber.

a. He works in a factory.

b. He cuts people’s hair.

c. He paints houses.

d. He shells combs and razors.

28) The teacher gave me a pencil.

a. I’m going to sleep.

b. I’m going to bathe.

c. I’m going to shave.

d. I’m going to write.

29) Mr. Long asked for advise.

a. He asked for help.

b. He asked for time.

c. He asked for money.

d. He asked for equipment.

30) Henry has a high rank.

a. He is an officer.

b. He is very tall.

c. He speaks well.

d. He is well liked.

31) The men must be forced to work.

a. They are stupid.

b. They have no cars.

c. They have no tools.

d. They are lazy.

32) He works so well that he is used as an example to all.

a. People laugh at him.

b. People ignore him.

c. People dislike him.

d. People imitate him.

33) Keep the container out of reach of children.

a. Get it for them.

b. Keep it in a safe place.

c. keep them outside.

d. Help them to get it.

34) Mr. July has no money.

a. He doesn’t have it all.

 b. He doesn’t have enough.

c. He doesn’t have the most.

d. He doesn’t have any at all.

35) That nation has great military strength.

a. It has a strong economy.

b. It has a strong army.
c. It has a strong government.
d. It has a strong church.

36) George identified the Spanish flag.

a. He carried it.
b. He said that it was his.
c. He knew what it was.
d. He said something bad about it.
37) The gun does not work.

a. It will not make music.

b. It will not fire bullets.
c. It will not heat the house.
d. It will not dig a hole.

38) This coat is on sale at the department store.

a. It is for rent.
b. It is priced too high.
c. It has been damaged.
d. It is priced lower than usual.

39) The paper has a blue border.

a. It is all blue.
b. It is blue in the center.
c. It is blue around the edges.
d. It is very pale blue.

40) Miss Thompson is using scissors.

a. She is cutting something.
b. She is painting something.
c. She is burning something.
d. She is washing something.

41) The men did not approach the camp.

a. They didn’t see it.

b. They didn’t fire on it.
c. They didn’t go toward it.
d. They didn’t find it.

42) The men went to town frequently.

a. They never went there.

b. They went there often.
c. They went there once in a while.
d. They went there once.

43) Mrs. Faraday didn’t meet the captain.

a. She doesn’t like him.

b. She met him yesterday.
c. She doesn’t want to wait for him.
d. She doesn’t know him.
44) He got in touch with Peter by a long distance call.

a. He wrote to Peter.
b. He called to him loudly.
c. He communicated with Peter by telephone.
d. He sent him a message.

45) The meeting will be one hour long.

a. It will last for sixty minutes.

b. It will begin at one o’clock.
c. It will take place on Monday.
d. It will end late at night.

46) Her work is known for its quality.

a. She does not have much work.

b. She does not like to work.
c. Her work is good.
d. Her work is late.
47) There was no wind on top of the mountain.

a. The air was very calm.

b. It’s four thousand feet high.
c. We reached the top by three o’clock .
d. Nobody was up there.

48) James is an efficient worker.

a. He does his work quickly and well.

b. He does unsatisfactory work.
c. He supervises other workers.
d. He complains a lot.

49) I imagine that he doesn’t like me.

a. I’m sure he doesn’t like me.

b. I think he doesn’t like me.
c. I heard that he doesn’t like me.
d. I understand that he doesn’t like me.

50) The vacation was long ago.

a. The vacation did last for a long time.

b. It has been a long time since vacation.
c. It will be a long time until vacation.
d. The vacation will last for a long time.

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: How much of it did you give away?

B: I gave away everything.
C: How much did the man give away?

a. none of it
b. very little of it
c. most of it
d. all of it

52) A: Where have you been?

B: I went to see a game.
C: What did the woman see?

a. a movie
b. a sports contest
c. a friend
d. a birthday party

53) A: Where should we meet tomorrow?

B: I think this corner will be good, I was going to suggest the
post office, but now I think we’d better meet right here.
C. Where will the man and woman probably meet?

a. on the base
b. at the office
c. on the corner
d. at the post office

54) A: What will you need to do that job?

B: I have to get a knife.
C: What is the woman going to do?

a. clamp something
b. cut something
c. wash something
d. fasten something

55) A: What does Billy want?

B: A blanket.
C: What is the matter with Billy?

a. He’s cold.
b. He’s hungry.
c. He’s hurt.
d. He’s thirsty.
56) A: I want to see Mr. Butler, please
B: Just a minute Sir, he is using the telephone.
C: What is Mr. Butler doing?

a. He is washing his hands.

b. He is writing a letter.
c. He is talking to someone.
d. He is eating his lunch.

57) A: Who do you think is right your sister or me?

B: I think I’ll stay neutral.
C: What is the man telling the woman?

a. She is wrong.
b. She should change her mind.
c. He will not be there.
d. He will not say who is right.
58) A: Can I do anything for you?
B: Yes, will you take these to the post office?
C: What did the woman probably give the man?

a. pencils to be sharpened
b. clothing to be cleaned
c. letters to be mailed
d. books to be renewed

59) A: Do you need any help?

B: I’m trying to find the way to move this box.
C: What does the woman want to know?

a. how she should move it

b. where she should move it
c. when she should move it
d. why she should move it

60) A: Do you want to go to the cafeteria for dinner?

B: I can’t, I haven’t got a cent.
C: What does the man mean?

a. He is not hungry.
b. He will have to buy his dinner.
c. He has no money.
d. He does not like the cafeteria.

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

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 TESTS BOOKLET.

61) What is the minimum amount?

a. best
b. complete
c. highest
d. least

62) When William told his joke, he expected everyone to _______.

a. talk
b. laugh
c. leave
d. assemble

63) We have writing letters _______ twenty minutes.

a. for
b. before
c. in
d. since

64) The balloon began to rise when it was filled with _______.

a. water
b. sand
c. food
d. gas

65) Robert _______ play soccer very well before he broke his ankle.

a. can
b. should
c. will
d. could

66) Silver is the most costly _______ found in the area.

a. food
b. flower
c. metal
d. cloth

67) It’s too far to walk; you _______ better take a bus.

a. had
b. will
c. may
d. did

68) What language _______ Barbara speak?

a. do
b. has
c. does
d. is

69) I am reading an interesting book _______ animals and the places where
they live.
a. telling
b. for
c. from
d. about

70) Harry said, “_______ makes me tired.”

a. Had run
b. Ran
c. Run
d. Running

71) Will you help me _______ my car keys?

a. losing
b. found
c. find
d. hiding

72) We should _______ to understand each other.

a. to try
b. try
c. tried
d. trying

73) Jean is going to the movie with us. We’ll pick her _______ at 6 o’clock.

a. up
b. over
c. out
d. by

74) You will learn more if you _______ attention.

a. make
b. have
c. do
d. pay

75) That ought to be _______ of today.

a. taken care
b. took care
c. cared
d. care

76) You can _______ and see what happens.

a. spot
b. up turn
c. hang around
d. tape

77) A week has seven days. Saturday is the last day of the week.
What day is the seventh day of the week?

a. Sunday
b. Saturday
c. Wednesday
d. Monday

78) Because Joe wanted to make good grades on the tests, he spent his
time _______.

a. study
b. studying
c. studied
d. have studied

79) “Can you understand German yet?”

“No, but I’m trying _______.”

a. learning
b. for learning
c. to learn
d. it learn

80) If I _______ enough money, I would buy a new car.

a. had
b. having
c. will have
d. have had
81) Mr. Brown got tired of _______ to so many gripes.

a. to listen
b. listen
c. listening
d. listened

82) The teacher was sitting behind his desk.

a. in back of
b. under
c. in front of
d. next to

83) I _______; it depends on whether or not I can get a room at the hotel.

a. am staying
b. may stay
c. have stayed
d. will stay

84) I would replace the tire rather than _______ to fix it.

a. try
b. was trying
c. tried
d. have trying

85) I had better land. I _______ out of fuel.

a. am run
b. am running
c. have been run
d. run

86) She _______ a cup of coffee all morning.

a. is wanting
b. has wanted
c. was wanted
d. will wanted
87) The car costs $400.00. I think it’s a good deal at that price.

a. a big car
b. very attractive
c. a bargain
d. very expensive

88) We left when they _______.

a. arrived
b. are arriving
c. will arrive
d. arrive

89) We could have done better if we _______.

a. would try
b. had tried
c. try
d. will try

90) Ford said, “The wind was like a knife.”

Peter said, “Yes, it was _______.”

a. very stuffy
b. very stale
c. too hot
d. very cold

91) He _______ by the doctor yesterday.

a. was examining
b. examined
c. was examined
d. did examine

92) “Will you be able to solve your problems?”

“Yes, we’ll _______.”

a. work them out

b. work out them
c. out work them
d. them work out

93) They _______ football last Saturday.

a. are playing
b. have playing
c. will be playing
d. were playing

94) Sammy went into the country this morning and came back after 6 hours.
When did he return?

a. this afternoon
b. tomorrow afternoon
c. tomorrow morning
d. yesterday morning

95) How long _______ for petroleum?

a. drilled man has

b. has man drilled
c. has drilled man
d. drilled has man

96) A person should use his head when flying a plane.

a. nod his head

b. turn his head often
c. think intelligently
d. look straight ahead

97) Careful driving will reduce the number of accidents. On the other
hand, careless driving will _______.

a. decrease accidents
b. help accidents
c. increase accidents
d. stop accidents

98) They fought off a surprise air raid.

a. They thought about it.

b. They bough it.
c. They repelled it.
d. They reserved it.

99) What does it stand for?

a. What does it make?

b. What does it fight?
c. What does it represent?
d. What does it allow?

100) Lt. Kessler turned in at ten o’clock.

a. She ate her meal at ten.

b. She went to bed at ten.
c. She went to class at ten.
d. She took her laundry at ten.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST 27