AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

FORM 4R
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. Wednesday 10. a. solves math problems

b. Tuesday b. draws maps
c. Thursday c. reads electronics diagrams
d. Friday d. looks up words

2. a. April 11. a. to meet his friend’s plane

[Link] b. on the civilian side
c. August c. by taxi
d. September d. to see the factory..

3. a. Asia 12. a. three miles

b. Mexico b. a high school
c. Europe c. a two-story building
d. South America d. nine months

4. a. 31 days 13. a. factories

b. New Year’ s b. animals
c. 12 months c. schools
d. December d. reservations

5. a. erase It 14. a. a fight

b. answer it b. a night
c. translate it c. a flight
d. copy it d. a light

6. a. certain men 15. a. the sheet

b. one man b. the screen
c. no men c. the shirt
d. all men d. the sleeve

7. a. take a rest 16. a. crowded

b. bring his plane down b. seated
c. take of f c. empty
d. fly faster d. half filled

8. a. the day after tomorrow 17. a. meek

b. the day before yesterday b. strong
c. Thursday c. lazy
d. on Saturday d. disloyal

9. a. The sky was clear. 18. a. rough

b. The weather was bad. b. comfortable
c. The sky was covered with clouds. c. long
d. The wind was blowing. d. hot
19. a. underwater 23. a. indifferent
b. on a tree b. interested
c. on a vine c. upset
d. underground d. wonderful

20. a. forty-eight 24. a. with the cooperation of others

b. eight b. with no assistance
c. seven c. without stopping
d. six d. with consideration of others

21. a. both 25. a. one day after class

b. neither b. two days after class
c. a hot dog c. before class
d. a hamburger d. during class

22. a. chicken noodle soup

b. rare roast beef
c. apple pie
d. boiled rice

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. I listen to a tape. 32. a. I have influenza.

b. I hear a plane. b. I have something new.
c. I hear a car. c. I was told what to do.
d. I see a train. d. I need to fly more.

27. a. Don’t hurry. 33. a. Jack enjoys fishing.

b. Take ten cents. b. Tom enjoys fishing.
c. Take your tin cup. c. Tom doesn’t fish for pleasure.
d. Take yours and mine. d. Jack doesn’t fish.

28. a. I’m buying it. 34. a. He bought the book.

b. I’m sharing it. b. He taught the book.
c. I’m preparing it. c. He looked for the book.
d. I’m comparing it. d. He was thinking about buying it.

29. a. He fell sick. 35. a. It is flexible.

b. He felt sick b. It is rigid.
c. He was sick when he fell. c. It can’t be twisted.
d. He found me sick. d. It can be soldered.

30. a. He was in training. 36. a. Air can be spent.

b. He was becoming sick. b. Air can be heated.
c. He was bored. c. Its volume will be decreased.
d. He was becoming tired. d. Its volume may be increased.

31. a. One pencil is better. 37. a. He is very alert.

b. One pencil is smaller. b. He is used to them.
c. The pencils are alike. c. He does not remember them.
d. The pencils are different. d. He knows ah the names.
38. a. You shouldn’t miss class. 45. a. You must study.
b. You shouldn’t be in class today. b. You must have the students -study.
c. You shouldn’t attend e lass. c. You must study with the students.
d. You should never go to class. d. Your students may study.

39. a. He is touching something. 46. a. He is letting the students speak.

b. He is feeling a color. b. He is lecturing.
c. He is feeling sad. c. He is talking to the students.
d. .He is wearing blue clothing. d. He is talking too much.

40. a. Joe remembered his father. 47. a. Joe could not go to the dentist.
b. Joe did what his father said. b. The dentist might visit Joe.
c. Joe disobeyed his father. c. Joe needs a new tooth.
d. Joe’s father was always gone. d. Joe should go to the dentist.

41. a. John caught the bus. 48. a. I have a business appointment.

b. John made the bus too. b. I have a social appointment.
c. John missed the bus. c. I have a medical appointment.
d. John usually rode the bus. d. I don’t know the date today.

42. a. Joe will not go. 49. a. He had mostly paper money.
b. Joe doesn’t think he’ll go. b. He had mostly coins.
c. I think Joe will go. c. He had lots of money with him.
d. Everyone but Joe will go. d. He had very little money with him.

43. a. He has only money. 50. a. He will write twice on his trip.
b. He has only a small amount of b. He would write twice a day.
money. c. He would not write the second
c. He usually has a little money. week.
d. He never has a little money. d. He promised to write two times each
week.
44. a. The motor cools off too fast.
b. The motor becomes too hot.
c. The motor runs too slow.
d. The motor uses too much oil.

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. at twelve sharp 54. a. 1615

b. in the shopping center b. 1450
c. to get a haircut c. 1350
d. to do some shopping d. 1515.

52. a. the commissary 55. a. a star

b. the non-commissioned officer’s club b. a rectangle
c. the officer’s club c. a circle
d. the PX d. a wall

53. a. They will fly. 56. a. It’s warm.

b. this morning b. It’s red.
c. first-class c. It’s small.
d. They’ll make reservations. d. It’s wool.
57. a. Don’s son 59. a. He caused the accident.
b. the wife of Don b. He survived the accident.
c. Don’s daughter c. He avoided the accident.
d. the girl Don will marry d. He died because of the accident.

58. a. a good supply of fresh fish 60. a. She would not pay any attention.
b. a good supply of copper and iron b. She would argue with him.
c. a good supply of wheat and c. She would follow his advice.
vegetables d. She would wash her hair.
d. a good supply of beef cattle and
sheep

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. The weather in Houston is humid. It is _______ .

a. damp
b. cold
c. dry
d. windy

62. Mary won’ t be here, and John won’t be here _______

a. too
b. neither
c. likely
d. either

63. He is _______ working for that company.

a. yet
b. still
c. rather
d. soon

64. He is flying better now than he _______ before.

a. flyed
b. flied
c. flew.
d. flown

65. A thermostat _______ the room temperature.

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

66. Push the switch in, _______ you will damage the maehine.
a. otherwise
b. since
c. other words
d. however
67. Hot air _______ from the ground.
a. rising
b. rise
c. rises
d. risen

68. The Indians hunted buffalo, _______ spears for weapons.

a. use
b. using
c. used
d. were using

69. I took my clothes off and put _______ my pajamas.

a. on
b. near
c. with
d. in

70. This new book has some interesting _______

a. times
b. stairs
c. stories
d. prices

71. Frank enjoyed _______ at the new catalog.

a. to look
b. looked
c. look
d. looking

72. “Will we have class tomorrow?”

“No, we _______.
a. will
b. may
c. wouldn’t
d. won’t

73. “Were the students in the classroom when the teacher came
“Yes, they were in the room when the teacher _______.”
a. left
b. spoken
c. entered
d. called

74. The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was_______.

a. sad
b. fat
c. poor
d. famous

75. This plane does not travel _______ that one.

a. more faster than
b. fast
c. faster
d. as fast as
76. John went to Dallas by plane. He went _______
a. with a plane
b. by the plane
c. on a plane
d. to the plane

77. The post office is straight ahead. The post office is _______.
a. to your left
b. behind you
c. very close
d. in front of you

78. “Listen! I think the telephone _______.”

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

79. Did you enjoy _______ all over the world?

a. travel
b. to travel
c. traveling
d. traveled

80. If I had the money, I _______ some new clothes now.

a. buy
b. will buy
c. would buy
d. had been buying

81. If something is wrong with your recorder, it is _______.

a. O.K.
b. in good shape
c. in bad condition
d. not expensive

82. When you inflate an automobile tire, you _______.

a. remove the tire
b. put air in it
c. stop the leak
d. change the tire

83. Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen. They will meet at _______.
a. quarter after seven
b. a quarter to eight
c. half past seven
d. seven sharp

84. Mary said, “Hold the phone.” The person she was talking to _______.
a. waited a minute
b. took the telephone line
c. put in another dime
d. pressed down the receiver
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. Sometimes I go shopping.

a. Usually
b. Occasionally
c. Seldom
d. Often

87. Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.

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

88. The mechanic fixed Joe’s car in one hour.

a. He repaired the car.
b. He looked over the car.
c. He painted the car.
d. He registered the car.

89. Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o’clock?

a. Can we plan to be there by nine?
b. Can we cancel bis appointment?
c. Can your friend be there by nine?
d. Can you get a range at her house?

90. Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day?
a. dull
b. bright
c. cold
d. hazy

91. “Will Alice have a vacation?”

“_______ “
a. Yes, she has.
b. Yes, she did.
c. Yes, she can.
d. Yes, she will.

92. “When does Charles study?”

“_______ “
a. Yes, he does.
b. In his room.
c. At night.
d. With his friend.

93. “Have John and Mary gone to New York?”

“_______ “
a. Yes, they have.
b. Yes, they go.
c. Yes, they do.
d. Yes, they must.
94. “Where can I get some medicine?”
“_______ “
a. At the drug store.
b. You can if you’ sick.
c. No, I don’t want any.
d. I buy a lot of medicine.

95. What should you do if you have a serious illness?

a. go to town
b. go on sick call
c. try to cure yourself
d. go to a movie

96. “Why did he call you?”

“_______ “
a. Yes, he did.
b. Last night at 9:00.
c. He calls me by my first name.
d. Because he wanted me to study with him.

97. You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?
a. Would I borrow your pencil?
b. Must I borrow your pencil?
c. May I borrow your pencil?
d. Should I borrow your pencil?

98. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

a. My car is as old as yours.
b. My car is yours old as.
c. My car old is as yours.
d. My car old as is yours.

99. “What places do you want to visit In the U.S.?”

“_______ “
a. Yes, I want to visit the U.S.
b. Yes, I want to visit the U.S. next year.
c. I want to learn English there.
d. I want to visit New York and Chicago.

100.”Do we get on the bus at this corner?”

“_______ “
a. No, you can get on the bus at this comer.
b. Yes, you get on the bus at this comer.
c. Yes, I can’t get a bus at this comer.
d. Yes, he gets on the bus at the next comer.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

PART 1: LISTENING
DIRECTIONS FOR QUESTIONS 1 - 25
 CONVERSIÓN
RAW ALCPT RAW ALCPT RAW ALCPT

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