AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

FORM 3R
PART I - LISTENING
Directions for questions 1-25. You will hear questions on the test tape.
the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.
DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.

1.

a.
b.
c.
d.

April
June
August
September

9.

a.
b.
c.
d.

take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

2.

a.
b.
c.
d.

red
wool
rain
small

10.

a.
b.
c.
d.

He
He
He
He

reads regulations.
works with machines.
uses recipes.
looks up words.

3.

a.
b.
c.
d.

1003
1315
1515
1615

11.

a.
b.
c.
d.

to
to
to
to

board the ship

meet his friend's plane
get a haircut
see the factory

4.

a.
b.
c.
d.

cold
past
December
Saturday

12.

a.
b.
c.
d.

to
to
to
to

get his suit pressed

have a drink
get a haircut
do some shopping

5.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Canada
Asia
Europe
South America

13.

a.
b.
c.
d.

a
a
a
a

6.

a.
b.
c.
d.

some men
one man
two men
all man

14.

a.
b.
c.
d.

every one of them

most of them
several of them
lots of them

7.

a.
b.
c.
d.

They
They
They
They

15.

a.
b.
c.
d.

much
few
some
several

8.

a
b.
c.
d.

yesterday
with George
on Saturday
at the office

16.

a.
b.
c.
d.

a
a
a
a

17.

a.
b.
c.
d.

languages
flowers
machines
animals

22.

a.
b.
c.
d.

fast speed
broken
excellent condition
pretty color

18.

a.
b.
c.
d.

transformed
translated
composed
transposed

23.

a.
b.
c.
d.

after sitting down

after the sun went down
after the sun came up
during sunrise

will
will
will
will

fly.
walk.
run.
drive.

non-commissioned officer
private
commissioned officer
major

swinging blade
vibrating blade
jumping blade
revolving blade

Select

19.

a.
b.
c.
d.

at
in
at
at

20.

a.
b.
c.
d.

the
the
the
the

a.
b.
c.
d.

put the shirt on

buy the shirt
check the price
find another like it

21.

6 a.m.
the mornings
6 p.m.
night
temperature
size
name
color

24.

a.
b.
c.
d.

new cars and houses

International news
baseball and football
the comic strips

25.

a.

what time
breakfast
what time
what time
your eyes
what time
of bed

b.
c.
d.

you ate
you dressed
you opened
you got out

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.

27.

a.
b.
c.
d.

It was very warm.

I couldn't see the sun.
It was windy.
I couldn't see the ground.

a.
b.
c.

They are
They are
They are
color.
They are
size.

d.
28.

a.
b.
c.
d.

29.

a.
b.
c.

34.

d.
a.
b.
c.
d.

30.

a.
b.
c.
d.

31.

a.
b.
c.
d.

He
He
He
He

32.

a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

33.
The size is the same.
The color is similar.
Mine is different from
yours.
The cloths are alike.
The gray suit is cheaper.
The blue suit is cheaper.
They are the same price.
The green suit is the
cheapest,

a.
b.
c.

I don't have
I have a few
I don't have
for pencils.
I have a lot

He
He
He
He

too big.
too small.
the wrong

called
called
called
called

the correct

35.

a.
b.
c.
d.

He
He
He
He

36.

a.

She plans to have six

children.
Her children are sick.
She stays with sick
children.
She has six children
that are grown up.

b.
c.
d.

is
is
is
is

it off.
for it.
about it.
in for it.

perfectly normal.
quite happy.
very lonesome.
somewhat tense.

d.
41.

a.
b.
c.

They
They
They
They

have, not eaten yet.

are eating now.
have to eat quickly.
were late for lunch.

must go to a doctor today.

should go to a doctor.
couldn't go to a doctor.
wont go to a doctor.
air
air
air
air

is
is
is
is

thin.
thick.
hot.
cool.
any pencils.
pencils.
much use
of pencils.

d.

John won a red car.

John will race a red car.
John often refers to his
red car.
John prefers a red car.

42.

a.
b.
c.
d.

It
It
It
It

is
is
is
is

imaginary.
popular.
boring.
favorable.

43.

a.
b.
c.
d.

He
He
He
He

is
is
is
is

a
a
a
a

44.

a.
b.
c.

She saw a light in town.

She saw a light far away.
She saw a light at the

careful pilot.
negligent pilot.
nervous pilot.
careless pilot.

37.

a.
b.
c.
d.

38.

39.

a.

c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.

45.

was

He is arriving very
shortly.
His departure was
cancelled.
He is departing in a
short time.
He is coming today.

b.

49.

did not

a.

d.

d.

cost

He
He
He
He

c.

48.

was

a.
b.
c.
d.

b.

40.

The dictionary
small.
The dictionary
a great deal.
The dictionary
cost much.
The dictionary
large.

a.
b.
c.
d.

is we11 known.
46.
is not known.
does not know anyone.
is a dangerous person.

a.
b.
c.
d.

47.

He is reading the
newspaper.
He is searching for
the newspaper.

a.
b.
c.
d.

station.
She saw a light nearby.

You have to speak English.

You enjoy speaking English.
You have a chance to speak
English.
You like to speak English.
He normally goes to bed at
eleven.
He always goes to bed at
eleven.
He never goes to bed at
eleven.
He seldom goes to bed at
eleven.
The gasoline tank stayed
full.
The empty tank was on the
left.
The left-hand indicator
had no needle.
The indicator showed an
empty tank.

He was reading the

newspaper.
He is looking for the
newspaper.
You could see the wires.
The wires were in front
of the walls.

50.

a.
b.

You could not see the

wires.
The wires were outside
the walls.

c.
d.

I have bacon and eggs

every day.
I don't have bacon and
eggs every day.
I like bacon and eggs
in the evening.
Occasionally I have
bacon and eggs.

They don't like chicken

and french fries.
They bought some chicken
and french fries.
They like chicken and
french fries.
They don't care for them
too much.

Directions for questions 26-50. You will hear dialogs on the test tape. Select
the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet.
51.

52.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Because she wanted to eat

them.
five
twenty-five
They were on the table.

a.

eat a piece of candy

56.

a.
b.
c.
d.

His arm hurts.

He feels good.
His arm is weak.
He feels numb.

57.

a.

They couldn't find their

child.

53.

54.

b.
c.
d.

eat something light

eat something different
eat a complete meal

a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

a.
b.

She needs
She needs
material.
She needs
She needs
paper.

some work.
some sticky

a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

are
are
are
are

a.
b.
c.

The coffee is good.

The cafe is always open.
The cafe is close to the
office .
The food is good.

c.
d.
55.

60.

d.

weather is bad.
sky is clear.
day is cloudy.
wind is blowing.

rates
rates
rates
rates

some tape.
some note
too high.
too low.
fair.
unreasonable.

b.
c.
d.

They rested with their

child.
They saved their child.
They looked for their
child.

58.

a.
b.
c.
d.

It
It
It
It

59.

a.

Mrs. Jones was tired after

20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working
after 20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working
for 20 years.
Mrs. Jones tried to work
for 20 years.

b.
c.
d.

is
is
is
is

very short.
not interesting.
colorful.
not accurate.

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

PART II - READING
Directions for questions 61-100. Select the correct answer .a, b, c, or d and
mark your answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.
61. Walking
a.
b.
c.
d.

past this sign is dangerous.

allowed
prohibited
hazardous
marvelous

62. The highways in some states are very narrow.

a.
poor
b.
long
c.
not wide
d.
not nice
63. Can you
a.
b.
c.
d.

tell me where the base is?

Where is the base located?
What is the base for?
Where are you going?
Where are you now?

64. Do you have a

a.
Do you have
b.
Do you have
c.
Do you have
d.
Do you have

sufficient amount of gas to make the trip?

an extra amount of gas?
enough gas?
some high-power gas?
another tank of gas?

65. Which one of these is not a liquid?

a.
milk
c.
ice
b.
water
d.
blood

66. Mrs. Jones gave the boy some pills. What did she give him?
a.
medicine
b
books
c.
candy
d.
clothing
67. When shall we meet you?
a.
at the barracks
b.
any time after 6:00
c.
Yes, we shall.
d.
Yes, we have met.
68. Should we hurry
a.
Yes, we
b.
Yes, we
c.
Yes, we
d.
Yes, we
69. Do they
a.
b.
c.
d.

and finish our homework before dinner?

can.
may.
could.
ought to.

sti11 live in San Antonio?

Yes, they visit there frequently.
No, they have.
No, they don't anymore.
Yes, they moved yesterday.

70. What did your roommate put on for the party?

a.
He left at 8:00.
b.
He went with a friend.
c.
He wore a dark suit.
d.
He went to the Officer's Club.
71. Did you
a.
b.
c.
d.

help
Yes,
Yes,
Yes,
Yes,

her make up her wind?

I decided for myself.
I helped her decide.
I minded about the maid.
I looked for a new sign.

72. Which one of the following sentences is incorrect?

a.
He said me the time.
b.
He said he was hungry.
c.
He told his friend to come in.
d.
He told Lt. Jones that he would be late.
73. Are you
a.
b.
c.
d.

comfortable in this room?

Yes, I came for the table.
Yes, this room is too co1d.
Yes, there are four tables here.
Yes, I am at ease.

74. Was the

a.
b.
c.
d.

room crowded at the party?

No, there wasnt much food.
Yes, the party was in the blue room.
Yes, there were too many people.
No, I don't think he came to the party.

75. __________ was very cold last night.

a.
There
b.
It
c.
Their
d.
Where

76. Do you have any money? Yes, I have __________.

a.
it
b.
her
c.
any
d.
some
77. Most factory workers live in the city, and most farmers live
in the ___________.
a.
streets
b.
houses
c.
factories
d.
country
78. He just finished an experiment. It was one of __________ most successful
experiments.
a.
her
b.
it
c.
him
d.
his
79. A climate which is dry is _________.
a.
not damp
b.
not hot
c.
not cold
d.
not windy
80. The answer we get in an addition problem is the ___________.
a.
quotient
b.
product
c.
subtraction
d.
sum
81. My brother __________ a brand new car now.
a.
has drive
c.
be driving
b.
is
d.
drives
82. Turn the knob to the __________
keep running.
a.
"off"
b.
"on"
c.
"dram"
d.
"high"

position. If you don't, the machine will

83. John sure __________ the work.

a.
messing up
b.
mess up
c.
to mess
d.
messed up
84. I have been studying English __________ two hours.
a.
at
b.
for
c.
in
d.
since
85. He bought some toothpaste, but he didn't __________ any soap.
a.
buy
b.
bought
c.
buying
d.
to buy

86. Parents
a.
b.
c.
d.

have a great __________ to their children.

responsibility
responsible
responsive
responsing

87. I am sorry, but I didn't have __________ time to prepare my lessons last
night.
a.
any
c.
a few
b.
many
d.
no
88. A loose
a.
b.
c.
d.

filling __________ be taken care of at once.

don't
has
didn't
should

89. I __________ to smoke cigarettes but finally stopped.

a.
use
b.
used
c.
am used
d.
was used
90. I need to go to the dentist. I must make __________
a.
a checkup
b.
an agreement
c.
a date
d.
an appointment
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91. Many people can't pay high prices to have work done.
By this we mean they __________.
a.
cant afford it
b.
need it done soon
c.
paid high prices
d.
pay later
92. Joe took a prescription to the drugstore for __________.
a.
a uniform
b.
a small loaf of bread
c.
a blue suit
d.
medicine
93. When someone says they are a11 set, they __________.
a.
are ready
b.
have the clock timed
c.
want to eat
d.
are sitting down
94. "Are you the kind of person I can count on?" "Of course, I ___________."
a.
can add
b.
know my numbers
c.
can learn everybody's name
d.
am dependable
95. I hope that by this time next month the contract ___________.
a.
sign
b.
will sign
c.
will have signed
d.
will have been signed

96. That soldier fights ___________ of all.

a.
courageously
b.
more courageously
c.
the most courageously
d.
as courageously
97. If you had come earlier, you ___________ her.
a.
will see
b.
would see
c.
would have seen
d.
saw
98. This contract is ___________ than the previous one.
a.
satisfactory
b.
in a satisfactory manner
c.
more satisfactory
d.
the most satisfactory
99. David asked Ruth for a date. In this case, a date is __________.
a.
a kind of fruit
b.
an engagement ring
c.
a social engagement
d.
a disagreement
100. Jack is interested in racing but Mary doesnt like it. Jack likes
_________.
a.
to compete in school subjects
b.
to watch horses run competitively
c.
a group of people
d.
weight lifting
THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.

Test 3R
1.c
2.a
3.b
4.c
5.a
6.d
7.a
8.c
9.b
10.d
11.b
12.c
13.a
14.b
15.a
16.d
17.c
18.a
19.c
20.b
21.a
22.c
23.b
24.c
25.d
26.b
27.d
28.a
29.d
30.b
31.b
32.b
33.b
34.a
35.d
36.d
37.c
38.a
39.c
40.a
41.d
42.a
43.a
44.b
45.c
46.a
47.d
48.c
49.d
50.c
51.b
52.d
53.b
54.b
55.c
56.a
57.c
58.b
59.b
60.b

61.c
62.c
63.a
64.b
65.c
66.a
67.b
68.d
69.c
70.c
71.b
72.a
73.d
74.c
75.b
76.d
77.d
78.d
79.a
80.d
81.d
82.a
83.d
84.b
85.a
86.a
87.a
88.d
89.b
90.d
91.a
92.d
93.a
94.d
95.d
96.c
97.c
98.c
99.c
100.b