AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST - FORM 1R 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. a. He will go. b. He can't go. c. He finished his studies. d. He likes to study.
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a. He has a stomach-ache. b. He has a toothache. c. His feet hurt him. d. His eyes hurt him.
2. a. at 1005 b. at 1315 c. at 1515 d. at 1615
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a. lesson one b. lesson two c. they are the same . d. both are difficult
3. a. put it on the desk b. look up words in it c. put a new cover on it d. correct it
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a. your family name b. your father's name c. your mother's name d. your first name
4. a. for measuring lengths b. for painting boards c. for holding objects d. for sharpening tools
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a. cleaning b. price tags c. buttons d. changes
5. a. buy a plane b. sell a plane c. travel on a plane d. find an old plane
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a. close the door b. follow him c. answer it d. look at them
6. a. red b. wool c. rain d. small
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a. They will fly. b. They will walk. c. They will run. d. They will drive.
7. a. a list of telephone numbers b. a new medicine c. a group of workers d. a place to eat
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a. yesterday b. on Saturday c. with George d. at the office
8. a. April b. June c. August d. September
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a. to board the ship b. to get a haircut c. to see the factory d. to meet his friend's plane
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ALCPT Form 1 R 17.
a. stamping packages b. depositing letters c. filing envelopes d. collecting stamps
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a. He got it at a store. b. He read it slowly. c. He looked at it for a long time. d. He read it quickly.
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a. the ability to speed up b. the color of the car protection c. the slowing-down action d. the stopping action
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a. The wire is not good. b. The wire is not covered for. c. The wire is not carrying electricity. d. The wire is not visible.
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a. in a large house b. in a small house c. in a crowded house? d. in a busy house
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a. Who used this book first? b. Who wants to use this book? c. Who used this book frequently? d. Who will be using this book?
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b. Classes begin at eight o'clock. c. Only young children go to school there c. The school is three miles from here. d. The school is closed for the day.
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a. a directional light b. a new headlight c. a spare tire d. a warning device
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a. like him b. remember him c. contact him d. forget him
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. There are many people downtown. b. Moray people are walking on Saturdays c. There are many cars on the streets. d. There are many lights on the streets.
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a. It is easily bent. b. It is very hard. c. It is bright. d. It is heavy.
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a. It can't be seen. b. It is cool. c. It is not humid. d. It is warm. - acid
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a. It plays too loudly. b. It needs repair. c. In good condition. d. It's a cheap radio.
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a. He saw it. b. He made it. c. He moved it. d. He cut it.
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a. He is well known. b. He is not known. c. He does not know anyone. d. He is a dangerous person.
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ALCPT Form 1R 32. a. He left a new student in class. b. He found a new student in class. c. He registered a new student. d. He presented a new student.
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a. He is afraid of work. b. He likes to work. c. He works slowly. d. He is a poor worker.
33. a. He is driving nails in the board. b. He is making hole. c. He is sawing the board. d. He is plugging holes.
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a. He left a message for them. b. He saw them on the bus. c. He visited them. d. He wrote them some letters.
34. a. He hears a highway noise. b. He hears an unfamiliar noise. c. He hears a familiar noise. d. He hears a low sound.
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a. I'm old. b. I'm not angry. c. I'm rich. d. I'm not strong.
35. a. I want to sell this car. b. I will buy this car. c. I will follow this car. d. I have bought this car.
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a. I'll ring the door bell. b. I’ll visit you. c. I'll call on you. d. I'll telephone you.
36. a. Bill called John. b. Bill hurt John. c. Bill telephoned John. d. Bill met John.
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a. He mailed a letter. b. He and his mother sent a letter. c. His mother sent him a letter. d. The letter was written by his mother.
37. a. The lights are not working properly. b. They are colored. c. The lights are turned off completely. d. They are going on and off.
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a. He passed it easily. b. He wasn't successful. c. He hasn't taken it yet. d. He cheated on it.
38. a. We eat different kinds of vegetables daily. b. We always eat the same vegetables. c. We eat vegetables with our meat every day. d. We eat only one vegetable every day.
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a. He got some stamps. b. He deposited some money. c. He mailed his money order. d. He obtained some money.
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a. It is broken. b. It is polished. c. It is not straight. d. It is insulated.
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a. It looks very easy. b. I solved it easily. c. I don't understand it. d. It's not too difficult.
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a. He wants to sell some soap. b. He wants to give me some soap. c. He wants some soap from me. d. He wants no soap from anyone.
a. There were many tickets for sale. b. We were lucky to get them. c. We could not get the tickets. d. There were no more games.
40. a. The airlines pay him for flying. b. He flies for the Air Force. c. He flies for sport. d. He sells airplanes.
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ALCPT Form 1R Directions for questions 51-60. You will hear dialogs on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet. 51.
a. To quit smoking b. To reduce his smoking c. That he didn't need to smoke regularly d. That he could continue smoking.
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a. She likes roller skating better. b. She has no choice.
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a. a happy one b. an unpleasant one c. as easy one d. a strange one
57. a. He has bacon and eggs every day. b. He sometimes has bacon and eggs. c. He doesn't eat bacon and eggs. d. He always has bacon and eggs.
c. She prefers the movies. d. She doesn't like either one. 53.
a. He is very unhappy with his studies. b. He has no great interest is his studies. c. He wants to change courses. d. He is very interested in his studies.
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a. He would repair it, but he wouldn't replace it. 59. b. He wouldn't replace or repair it. c. He would replace it rather than repair it. d. He would repair it and replace it.
a. a mistake b. a complaint c. a visitor d. a rest period
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a. It will stay in good condition. b. It will decay quickly. c. It will be safe to eat. d. It will remain unchanged.
a. He was undecided. b. He is going with John. c. He decided not to go. d. He went to the game.
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a. He is always tired. b. He is never tired, c. He is going to get up. d. He will be tired soon
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. If he……….his sweater, he wouldn't have caught a cold. a. had worn b. wear c. wears d. wearing 62. He is…………. in the military service. a. an officer b. officer c. a officer d. officers
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ALCPT Form 1R 63. Jones has only a few days to learn to drive. a. He will need a lot of time. b. He has little time left. c. He has studied every day. d. He has many days. 64. Clark has a lot of friend a. no b. a few c. many d. five 65. This material can be used for camouflage. a. to hide things b. for firewood c. to mark positions d. for lumber 66. Ray has an expensive item. a. a broken b. a bad c. a costly d. a cheap 67. I like to read ………when I have enough time. a books b. the garden c. a movie d. the piano 68. John spend his……instead of putting it in the bank. a. time b. gasoline c. wallet d. money 69. I can’t go wit you …………I'm busy. a. that b. and c. but d. because 70. The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight. a. landing b. captain c. leaving d. number 71. They have been waiting for me …….5 o'clock. a. during b. since c. between d. for 5
ALCPT Form 1R 72.
Most people……….to read newspapers. a. likes b. like c. are alike d. were alike
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John would have called the police if he………the accident. a. see b. saw c. had seen d. sees
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I was exhausted after working all day. a. feeling fine b. active c. tired d. asleep
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He finished………….is tape a. listened to b. listens by c. to listen d. listening to
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He left the office early ……….he could do some shopping a. if b. unless c. that d. so
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………you mind closing the window? a. May b. Could c. If d. would
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The name of the last month of the year is …………… a. Winter b. December c. past d. Saturday
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The students are all set for the examination. a. studying b. not there c. ready d. getting reedy You……….:review this lesson before you take the test. a. did b. had to c. ought to d. would
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ALCPT Form 1R 81. They……………Conductor the train's departure a. announced b. spoke c. said d. told 82. Fe has been studying English……………….four years. a. for b. since c. during, d. until 83. The visibility was poor yesterday. I……………………. a. couldn't see very far. b. didn't have much money. c. was sick d. made a bad grad 84: Martin wants approximately one hundred fifty dollars for that table. He will accept between ……………………….. a. $50.00 and $54.00. b. $100.00 and $104.00.. c. $113.00 and $117.00. d. $148.00 and $152.00. 85. I'm going to make 4 reservations for my trip . I'm going to……………….. a. make some friends b. have some food saved c. make some money d. have a seat saved 1 86. A sergeant is a………………… a. private b. non-commissioned officer c. major d. commissioned officer 87. Howard finished………………..because he was the fastest. a. last b. lowest c. first d. slower 88. Get the red book…………………is on the shelf. a. What b. It. c. She d. He
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ALCPT Form 1R 89. You should use your head when driving in heavy traffic. a. think intelligently b. turn your head often c. look straight ahead d. keep your head up 90 I am going……………..to buy a new car. a. for downtown b. downtown c. at. downtown d. into downtown 91. The weather is……………today than it was last night. a. good b. better c. nice d. best 92 . You will learn 'more if you……………..attention. a. make b. have. c. pay d. do. 93 . In the U.S., conversation is…………………..proper during meals a. consider b. considering c. considered d. considers 94. ………….spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals. a. Will use b. use c. To use d. Using 95. Aircraft pilots communicate…………….control towers. a. at b. for c. during d. with 96. All the students……………a lot of homework last night? a. has b. had c. having d. have 97. Arthur will………………the water. a. write b. wash c. drink d. crack 8
ALCPT Form 1R 98. I………………………… happy to see you today. a. am b. is c. be d. very 99. The waitress asked, "Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?" "………………………………….," he answered. a. Oil and vinegar b. Well done c. French fries d. Knife and fork 100. Choose the correct sentence. a. To get me work it to takes 45 minutes. b. It takes me 45 minutes to get to work. c. To get work it takes to me 45 minutes. d. 45 minutes it takes me to get to work. THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.
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