AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

FORM 2R
PART 1 — 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 particles. 10. a. a blue gas

b. He wants to stop his vehicle. b. several gases together
c. He wants to weigh something. c. exhaust vapors
d. He wants to rule people. d. a compound

2. a. a quarter of five 11. a. He eats a lot.

b. fifteen numbers before four b. He uses an encyclopedia.
c. fifteen numbers before five c. He bas trouble finding things.
d. a quarter past four d. He looks up the meanings of words.

3. a. forget his instructor 12. a. to get his suit pressed.

b. contact his instructor b. to have a drink
c. remember his instructor c. to get a haircut
d. touch his instructor d. to do some shopping

4. a. He wasn’t sleepy. 13. a. take a rest

b. He wouldn’t be able to sleep. b. bring his plane down
c. He was sleepy. c. take off
d. He couldn’t sleep. d. fly faster

5. a. right above his stomach 14. a. There were reservations for three
b. below his stomach rooms.
c. in his ankle b. Three people were at the hotel.
d. in his foot c. Three rooms were ready to be used.
d. There were three checks at the
6. a. colored hotel.
b. washed
c. cotton 15. a. They are turning on the lights.
d. man-made b. They are turning the lights on and
off.
7. a. tomorrow c. They are turning of f the lights.
b. with George d. They are watching the lights.
c. on Tuesday
d. at the office 16. a. put some money in the bank
b. look at his account
8. a. at 1002 c. take money out of his account
b. at 1315 d. account for the cashier’s money
c. at 1515
d. at 1615 17. a. her mother’s brother
b. her father who is 90
9. a. red c. her brother’s father
b. wool d. her mother’s father
c. leather
d. small
18. a. none 22. a. August
b. little b. June
c. a lot c. April
d. very little d. September

19. a. a bath 23. a. a long way

b. a harvest b. not very far
c. a summer day c. a few stops
d. a storm d. a short run

20. a. They will fly. 24. a. a private

b. They will walk. b. a non-commissioned officer
c. They will drive. c. a commissioned officer
d. They will run. d. a major

21. a. close the door 25. a. to meet her friend’s plane

b. follow him b. to get her hair cut
c. look at them c. to see the factory
d. answer it d. to catch the train

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 time ago. 31. a. He always works very hard.
b. He has never had the opportunity to b. He is always sick.
go. c. He is always very clean.
c. He never did care to go there. d. He is always very strange.
d. He has lived in Chicago before.
32. a. The weather got worse yesterday.
27. a. Everybody should hear today’s b. The clouds went away last night.
lecture. c. It was clear yesterday.
b. Everybody needn’t hear today’s d. It was cloudy last night.
lecture.
c. Everybody has heard the lecture 33. a. He had to go to the dentist.
today. b. He liked going to the dentist.
d. The lecture will be delivered by c. He feared! going to the dentist.
everybody. d. He wanted to pay the dentist.

28. a. He goes to parties with his friends. 34. a. It la not warm.

b. He rates his friends carefully. b. It is not new
c. He jokes with his friends. c. It has been sold.
d. He becomes annoyed with his d. It is made of gold.
friends.
35. a. It looks out on Madison Avenue.
29. a. He called about it. b. It is near Madison Avenue.
b. He called it off. c. It is across from Madison Avenue.
c. He called for it. d. It la away from Madison Avenue.
d. He called iii for it.
36. a. He repaired the radio.
30. a. Look off the road. b. He listened to the radio for an hour.
b. Watch the toad closely. c. He replaced the radio.
c. Stay away from the road. d. He cleaned the radio.
d. Close your eyes carefully.
37. a. He made a high score. 44. a. The rooms are costly.
b. He missed a few questions. b. The rooms are large.
c. He received help on the c. The rooms are pretty.
examination. d. The rooms are decorated.
d. His score was unsatisfactory.
45. a. It is to be sold at a higher price.
38. a. They decided to attend the party. b. It is already sold.
b. They did not worry about the party. c. It is being sold for a limited time.
c. They could not decide about going. d. It is reduced in price.
d. They are not going to the party.
46. a. He could go.
39. a. The panel is on the left of the b. He may go.
instrument. c. He has to go.
b. The instrument panel on the left is d. He should go.
useless.
c. The instrument panel is not on the 47. a. He became hopeful.
left. b. He became satisfied.
d. The panel on the left la very useful., c. He became exhausted.
d. He became happy.
40. a. They could not send a cab.
b. They would send a cab immediately. 48. a. They fixed their baggage.
c. They did not understand the b. They found their baggage.
address. c. They turned in their baggage.
d. They didn’t know when to send the d. They sold their baggage.
cab.
49. a. He rented it.
41. a. He never came late. b. He tested It.
b. He was tardy. c. He bought it.
c. He was usually late. d. He lent it.
d. He was absent.
50. a. I always drink coffee.
42. a. He has stopped flying. b. I do not like coffee.
b. He flies very fast. c. I am accustomed to drinking coffee.
c. He files when he is well. d. I never drink coffee.
d. He files very well.

43. a. We enjoy the international news.

b. We enjoy the editorials.
c. We enjoy the newspaper staff.
d. We enjoy the news of our city.

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 loan 53. a. wait a minute

b. a dollar hill b. take the telephone line.
c. a quarter c. open the telephone book
d. a stamp d. hang up the phone

52. a. a wrench 54. a. eat a big meal

b. the scissors b. drink something hot
c. a file c. eat a piece of candy
d. the hammer d. eat something light
55. a. the large room 58. a. let the water run
b. the wrong room b. stop the flow of water
c. the room on the left c. make the water run more
d. the correct room d. change the faucet

56. a. humidity 59. a. windy

b. atmospheric pressure b. hot and dry
c. temperature c. cool
d. wind velocity d. very damp

57. a. He has a very good watch. 60. a. in March

b. He doesn’t wear it. b. in December
c. It doesn’t keep good time. c. every month
d. It la too light. d. in January

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

PART II — READING

Directions fort 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. 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. I 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
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

69. 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 New 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

74. John was _______ English yesterday.

a. studied
b. studies
c. studying
d. has studied
75. How ______ tea do you drink everyday?
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. of ten
c. usually
d. ever

78. The brakes need ________.

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

79. When the teacher carne into the room, I _______ .

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

80. If 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

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 pressed
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

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. cute 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

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 want
c. want
d. wanted to

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

PART 1: LISTENING
DIRECTIONS FOR QUESTIONS 1 - 25

1. Roger is going to use the scales. What does he want to do?

2. It is 4:15. What time is it?
3. He wants to get in touch with his Instructor. What does he want to do?
4. Bill said that he felt sleepy. What did he say?
5. Donald has a pain in his chest. Where is the pain?
6. My shirt is made of synthetic fabric. What kind of fabric is it?
7. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday we went to town. When did we go?
8. I have to be in the dentist’s office at 1:15. When do I have to be there?
9. What color are her shoes?
10. Air is a mixture of gases surrounding the earth. What is air’?
11. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does he often do?
12. Joe is going to the barber shop. Why?
13. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
14. The clerk said that there were only three rooms available at the hotel. What did the clerk
mean?
15. Alfred said: “They’re blinking the lights. What did he mean?
16. The cashier told George he could open an account. What could George do?
17. Gladys saw her grandfather yesterday. Whom did she see?
18. Ralph spent a great deal of time in the south. How much time did he spend there?
19. If we are having a thundershower, what are we having? .
20. They’re going to Houston by jet. How will they go to Houston?
21. If the doctor asks question, what should you do?
22. What month comes right before May?
23. John walked quite a distance. How far did he walk?
24. Clarence is a sergeant. What is he?
25. Why did Ellen go to station?

26 – 50 CLOSEST MEANING
26. Charles has wanted to go to Chicago for a long time, but he was never able to.
27. Today’s lecture ought to be heard by everybody.
28. Occasionally John becomes irritated with his friends.
29. At the last minute the colonel cancelled the meeting.
30. Keep your eye on the road.
31. Tom is a very neat person.
32. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning, but t cleared up last night.
33. John said that dreaded going to the dentist.
34. This wristwatch is old.
35. My room faces Madison Avenue.
36. The electrician fixed my radio in one hour.
37. Robert failed his last examination.
38. The students made up their minds to go to the party.
39. That instrument panel is very Important. It is on the left..
40. Mr. Brown called a taxi company and asked: “Can you send a cab to my hotel?” The clerk
said: “Right away, sir”.
41. The carpenter was always on time for work.
42. He flies quite well.
43. He always enjoy reading the local news.
44. The hotel rooms are expensive.
45. The merchandise is on sale.
46. John must go to the dentist today.
47. The physical training made him very tired at the end of the day.
48. The students checked their baggage before getting on the plane.
49. Mr. Jones tried out the car on the highway.
50. I am used to drinking coffee for breakfast.

51—60 DIALOGS
51. W: What did you give your grandson when you saw him?
M: A coin.
What did the man give his grandson?

52. M: Hand me that tool over there.

W: What do you need to do?
M: I have to tighten this bolt.
What tool does he need?

53. M: Hello. Is Ruth there?

W: Hold the phone.
What does she want the man to do?

54. W: Are you hungry?

M: Yes I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?

55. M: Did you send the student to Mr. Johnson’s office?

W: Yes. I hope he went to the right room.
Which room did she want the student to go to?

56. W: What are you looking for Tim?

M: A thermometer.
What does he want to measure?

57. W: How do you like your watch?

 M: Its accuracy varies.
What did he say about his watch?

58. W: What shall I do now?

M: Turn off the faucet.
What should the woman do?

59. W: What kind of climate does your country have?

M: We average about 80% humidity.
What kind of climate does his country have?

60. A: How is the weather where you are?

B: We’re having beautiful weather this February, but a month ago we had snow.
When did they have snow?
 CONVERSIÓN
RAW ALCPT RAW ALCPT RAW ALCPT

100 100 75 72 50 47
99 99 74 71 49 46
98 98 73 70 48 45
97 97 72 69 47 44
96 96 71 68 46 43
95 95 70 67 45 41
94 93 69 66 44 40
93 92 68 65 43 39
92 91 67 64 42 38
91 90 66 63 41 36
90 89 65 62 40 35
89 87 64 61 39 34
88 86 63 60 38 33
87 85 62 59 37 32
86 84 61 58 36 31
85 83 60 57 35 30
84 81 59 56 34 28
83 80 58 55 33 27
82 79 57 54 32 26
81 78 56 53 31 25
80 77 55 52 30 24
79 76 54 51 29 SEE NOTE
78 75 53 50 28 SEE NOTE
77 74 52 49 27 SEE NOTE
76 73 51 48 26 SEE NOTE

NOTE: Raw scores of 29 or less can generally be considered as random score which indicate no practical
proficiency in English. For instance, a raw score of 28 does not necessary represent more proficiency in
English than a raw score of 20 as the test is not designed to discriminate in the raw score range of 0 to 29.
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