AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 28R

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) Mary found my hat yesterday.

Whose hat was it?

a. yesterday
b. Mary’s
c. hat
d. his

2) John would rather have a hamburger than a hot dog.

What would he rather have?

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

3) Mrs. Grim said, “I have to get a cab.”

What did she mean?

a. a cap
b. a car for hire
c. a can of oil
d. a coat

4) Mr. Smith said, “Where can I buy a money order?.“ The lady said,
“At the post office.” What did Mr. Smith want to get?

a. post office
b. mail
c. money
d. a money order

5) Paul had trouble in class today.

What did he have?

a. many lessons
b. an easy day
c. difficulties
d. a new teacher
6) Miss Brown sits beside me in class.
Where does she sit?

a. far from me
b. behind me
c. in front of me
d. next to me

7) Before he can do anything else Harold need more data.

What does he need?

a. more schooling
b. more changes
c. more rest
d. more information

8) The instructor put a notice on the bulletin board.

What did he place on the bulletin board?

a. a new cover
b. an announcement
c. a piece of wood
d. a lost key

9) The student accomplished her mission.

What did she do?

a. She postponed it.

b. She finished it.
c. She neglected it.
d. She failed to complete it.

10) The airplane was scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. but it was delayed
for two hours. When did the plane arrive?

a. at four p.m.
b. at four p.m.
c. at eight in the evening
d. at two in the afternoon

11) Bob and Bill are getting together for lunch one of these days.
What will they do?

a. make a social call

b. eat a meal together
c. take a trip
 d. go to church

12) Mr. Williams went to the barbershop to get a haircut, then he went

to the post office to get some stamps.

Where did Mr. Williams go after getting a haircut?

a. to buy a money order

b. to get his hair trimmed

c. to the barber shop

d. to the post office

13) What time should she be ready?

a. Yes, she might.

b. Yes, she is ready.
c. sometime after breakfast.
d. sometimes she is.

14) What is one way you could describe an organization whose people work
together like parts of a machine?

a. It is very powerful.
b. It is well-oiled.
c. It goes very fast.
d. It has teamwork.

15) If I asked you to introduce me to your partner, what would I want?

a. to meet him
b. fir him to move out of the way
c. to light my cigarette
d. to get a cup of coffee

16) This engine is very loud.

What does it do?

a. It uses too much gas.

b. It runs at high speed.
c. It makes a lot of noise.
d. It doesn’t run well.

17) Which part of a car must be rotating when the car is moving?

a. the doors
b. the spark plugs
c. the pistons
d. the wheels

18) The wires were hidden in back of the engine.

Where were the wires hidden?

a. in front of the engine

b. on top of the engine
c. behind the engine
d. on the right side of the engine

19) Tom consulted his friend yesterday.

What did Tom do?

a. Tom asked for advice.

b. Tom said something bad to him.
c. He greeted him in the morning.
d. Tom thought about him.

20) The teacher told Pete that it was compulsory that he go to the laboratory.

What did he say to Pete?

a. “You must go.”

b. “You can listen to a tape.”

c. “You must stay in the classroom.”

d. “You may write your lessons there.”

21) Because it was so hot she stayed at home.

Why did she stay there?

a. because she likes hot weather

b. because her house was hot

c. because the weather was too hot

d. because the storm was so bad

22) The price of this boat has been reduced.

What has happened?

a. This boat is not for sale.

b. This boat is on sale.
c. This boat will sail.
d. This boat will sell.

23) How does he earn his living?

a. How does he keep healthy?

b. With whom does he live?
c. What kind of work does he do?
d. At what place is he staying?

24) Patricia said she got a new filling yesterday.

What did she get?

a. her car filled with gasoline

 b. groceries at the supermarket
c. some money from her bank
d. a cavity filled by the dentist

25) Thomas Edison was a genius.

What does this mean?

a. He liked people.
b. He was very intelligent.
c. He had considerable wealth.
d. He contributed to industry.

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) Bob is departing soon.

a. He is arriving very shortly.

b. His trip was cancelled.
c. He is leaving in a few minutes.
d. He is coming today.

27) Virginia said, “Let’s go in, I’m freezing.” Betty said, “I am too, let’s go.”

a. Virginia wants to go outside.

b. The weather is warm.
c. The weather is very cold.
d. Betty is feeling warm.

28) The rock crashed through the window.

a. It went through an open window.

b. It did not go through the window.
c. It hit and broke the window.
d. It passed near the window.

29) These two wires should not come in contact with each other.

a. They should not touch.

b. They should not be different.
c. They should not be used.
d. They are not the same size.

30) Different countries have different customs.

a. Different people do the same things.

b. People act differently.
c. The people look alike.
d. Different countries have similar customs.

31) Bert got on the wrong bus yesterday, Steve did too.

a. Steve rode in two buses.

b. Bert missed the bus.
c. They didn’t ride the right bus.
d. Steve didn’t ride the bus yesterday.

32) Allen must have a copy of the orders before he leaves.

a. He can leave without orders.

b. He could leave without them.
c. He may want some orders.
d. He has to have orders.

33) Louise took the train to New York.

a. She saw the train for New York.

b. She rode a train to New York.
c. She missed the train to New York.
d. She caught it from New York.

34) You can pick up the suit Friday.

a. You can get it this Friday.

b. You can try it on Friday.
c. You can take a look at it Friday.
d. You can postpone it till Friday.

35) He will retain his serial number.

a. He will keep it.

b. He will lose it.
c. He will cancel it.
d. He will add to it.

36) I know that the car needs gas, oil, and water, but just put in gas.

a. I don’t want any gas.

b. I want gas, but nothing else.
c. I want oil and water, but no gas.
d. I’ll put the gas in myself.
37) James became irritated with his roommate.
a. James was well pleased.
b. James became sleepy.
c. James became angry.
d. James became sad.

38) Jerry asked me if I had my meals in the dinning hall, I told him “Yes.”

a. I don’t eat there.

b. I only have coffee there.
c. I eat there.
d. I seldom go there.

39) You’d better hurry, it’s sprinkling a little now.

a. There is a heavy shower.

b. It’s beginning to rain.
c. There are a few seats left.
d. It’s pouring down.

40) Susan asked Joe if he has a nice trip, Joe answered by saying,
“Yes, it was a wonderful experience.”

a. He had a bad time.

b. He had an accident.
c. He enjoyed his trip.
d. He is going on a trip.

41) Go straight ahead to the bus station.

a. Turn around and go there.

b. It’s in front of you.
c. Go around the corner.
d. Hurry to the bus station.

42) He couldn’t make many friends.

a. He wasn’t popular.
b. He didn’t need friends.
c. His many friends like him.
d. His friends have many friends.

43) Frank was treated at the hospital for two days.

a. He was a patient.
b. He visited the hospital.
c. He worked as a clerk.
d. He was one of the doctors.

44) Nancy does not recognize her errors.

a. She knows her errors.

b. She makes few errors.
c. She knows how to make corrections.
d. She cannot tell when she makes a mistake.

45) The mail clerk said he was sorry he didn’t have a letter for me.

a. The mail clerk was sad.

b. The mail clerk had a letter for me.
c. The mail clerk said I was sorry.
d. There was no mail for me.

46) Jean said, “I don’t mind if you open the door.”

a. Jean is not happy about it.

b. Jean said that it’s all right.
c. Jean objects to it.
d. Jean wants you to close it.

47) Most of the projects are worked out in the main laboratory.

a. They are registered there.

b. They are started there.
c. They are completed there.
d. They are stored there.

48) She visited us at the hospital.

a. She paid us at the hospital.

b. She came to see us there.
c. She gave us treatment there.
d. She wrote to us there.

49) If the student makes above 90 on this test, he will be language qualified.

a. He was language-qualified.
b. He won’t be language-qualified.
c. He will make under 90.
d. He may qualify on this test.
50) Jack must get his weight down before the end of the year.

a. He has to lose weight.

b. He has to rest.
c. He has to keep a record of his weight.
d. His weight must not change.

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: I like the furnishings here.

B: Are you also comfortable in this room?
C: What should the man answer?

a. Yes, I came for the table.

b. Yes, this room is too cold.
c. Yes, there are enough table here.
d. Yes, I am relaxed.

52) A: Oh! I had a wonderful time last night.

B: Was it crowded at the party?
C: What should the woman answer?

a. No, there wasn’t much food.

b. Yes, everybody was friendly.
c. Yes, there were many people.
d. No, it ended at 3:00 a.m.

53) A: Don’t you like this shirt?

B: Do you have anything cheaper?
C. What did the man mean?

a. Do you have anything finer?

b. Do you have anything smaller?
c. Do you have anything bigger?
d. Do you have anything less expensive?

54) A: I like both these red cars.

B: Well, have you decided on the one you want?
C: What did the man mean?

a. Have you traded in your old car?

b. Have you made up your mind?
c. Have you bought one of the cars?
d. Have you driven one of the cars?
55) A: I think you work too hard doctor.
B: Well, I have tow assistants.
C: Who are the doctor’s two assistants?

a. firemen
b. nurses
c. lawyers
d. policemen

56) A: I have a terrible pain right here.

B: You must state the doctor right now.
C: When must the man see the doctor?

a. tomorrow
b. soon
c. immediately
d. later

57) A: The smoke bothers me.

B: Oh! all right I’ll put out my cigarette.
C: What will the man do with the cigarette?

a. extinguish it
b. light it
c. smoke it
d. give it to the woman

58) A: What does the letter say about the money?

B: It says the check is enclosed.
C: Where was the check?

a. in a separate letter
b. inside the envelope
c. in the bank
d. in the post office

59) A: Do you like to go to the movies?

B: I go frequently.
C: How often does the woman go to the movies?

a. often
b. never
c. seldom
d. sometimes
60) A: How do you feel about the test tomorrow?
B: I’m a bit nervous.
C: How does the student feel about the test?

a. It doesn’t bother him.

b. He’s happy about it.
c. He’s worried about it.
d. He thinks it will be easy.

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) Lucy said, “See that car? Mine is similar.”

a. That’s my car.
b. Mine is quite different.
c. That car is almost the same as mine.
d. That car is not like mine at all.

62) Last night at dinner, I thought about writing to Joe, but then I forgot.

a. I wrote to Joe after dinner.

b. I decided not to write to Joe.
c. I didn’t think about it after dinner.
d. I wasn’t able to write to Joe.

63) Wire conducts electric current.

a. Electric current is carried by wire.

b. Electric current directs wire.
c. Wire runs in the electric current.
d. Wire rejects electric current.

64) Brian told the clerk, “I want a pack of cigarettes.”

a. He needed some matches.

b. He will buy some cigarettes.
c. He wants to see some cigarettes.
d. He saw some cigarettes in a package.
65) Our schedule has changed. We have to go to class early today.

a. We must go to class early.

b. We ought to go to class early.
c. We want to go to class early.
d. We like to go to class early.

66) After dinner may of the students go to the dayroom and watch television.

a. They look at television in their rooms.

b. They clean the television after dinner.
c. They look at TV before dinner.
d. They look at TV after dinner.

67) The instructor said, “Don’t you hear an airplane?” The student said, “No, I
don’t.”

a. The student hears an airplane.

b. The student doesn’t hear an airplane.
c. The student heard an airplane.
d. The student won’t hear an airplane.

68) The salesman told Major Hill that he would give him a good deal on
the red automobile.

a. The salesman would lend him the car.

b. Major Hill wants to sell the car at a high price.
c. Major Hill could buy the cheap car.
d. The salesman would sell it to him at a fair price.

69) What does a man need if he walks a lot in his job?

a. a good voice
b. good shoes
c. a lot of help
d. a good car

70) We will provide you with pencils and paper.

a. We will give you pencils and paper.

b. We will take up your pencils and paper.
c. You must bring pencils and paper.
d. We’ll buy pencils and paper from you.
71) His progress was consistent.

a. normal
b. deficient
c. rapid
d. constant

72) I would like to find out more about the customs in your country.

a. learn
b. see
c. talk
d. write

73) She resigned her position in order to operate a food store.

a. run
b. sell
c. buy
d. find

74) He has a lot of leisure time.

a. work
b. free
c. inadequate
d. study

75) The student wasn’t able to catch on to the new method.

a. forget
b. prevent
c. read
d. understand

76) Bob intended to write to his girlfriend as soon as he found the time.

a. pretended
b. planed
c. decided
d. objected
77) Many people are injured every day on account of carelessness.

a. because of
b. causing
c. doing
d. with
78) When the driver became aware of the noise in the engine, she stopped the
car.

a. part of
b. unhappy with
c. used to
d. conscious of

79) I don’t know _______.

a. how he is tall
b. how tall he is
c. how is he tall
d. how tall is he

80) I bought the present for _______.

a. her
b. hers
c. your
d. mine

81) The mail clerk didn’t bring _______ packages today.

a. none
b. some
c. much
d. any

82) Do you _______ go to the city library?

a. how
b. can
c. ever
d. never

83) What is he studying English _______?

a. for
b. over
c. to
d. at

84) “How was your flight to Chicago?”

“The weather was so bad _______ many of us got sick.”

a. which
b. what
c. that
d. but

85) _______ you forgotten her name already?

a. Did
b. May
c. Could
d. Have

86) Mr. White said, “How long did you study last night?”
Mrs. Wagner said, “_______ midnight.”

a. At
b. to
c. Around
d. Until

87) Talk freely. You are _______ friends.

a. among
b. through
c. at
d. between

88) I can take a break, but you _______.

a. could
b. couldn’t
c. can’t
d. should

89) Miss Sullivan wants _______ her vacation in Florida.

a. spending
b. spend
c. spent
d. to spend

90) He can repair all the _______ boxes.

a. breaking
b. broke
c. break
d. broken

91) “Weren’t you downtown yesterday evening?”

“No, I _______.”

a. wasn’t
b. was
c. weren’t
d. didn’t

92) She _______ get to the dance last night.

a. shouldn’t
b. couldn’t
c. can’t
d. won’t

93) The weather was too cold for _______.

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

94) The music _______ by Richard Rogers.

a. wrote
b. was written
c. was writing
d. is writing

95) If Robert needs your help, I _______ you right away.

a. should told
b. am telling
c. will tell
d. have told

96) The instructor _______ the lesson carefully.

a. looked out
b. looked on
c. looked with
d. looked over

97) I’m getting used _______.

a. to the weather
b. for the weather
c. about the weather
d. in the weather

98) The classroom is _______ the film room.

a. as wide as
b. as wide from
c. as wide than
d. so wide as

99) If I had known that you were so tired, _______ so late.

a. I’ll stay
b. I won’t stay
c. I wouldn’t stay
d. I wouldn’t have stayed

100) Does everyone _______?

a. know how to in the family drive

b. know in the family how to drive
c. in the family know how to drive
d. know how in the family to drive

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST 28