AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

Form 33R

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) The house was surrounded by bushes.

What surrounded the house?

a. animals
b. plants
c. insects
d. buildings

2) Tony got a good mark in conduct.

What did he get a good mark in?

a. behavior
b. health
c. lessons
d. history

3) Pilots must learn to fly accurately.

How must they learn to fly?

a. alone
b. with others
c. correctly
d. quickly

4) John asked Mary to give him the data.

What did John want?

a. a date
b. an appointment
c. the facts
d. the fruit
5) The troops were living in a camouflaged area.
Where were they living?

a. in a housing area
b. in a hidden area
c. in an open field
d. in the barracks

6) The humidity is high this afternoon.

What is the weather like?

a. It is hot.
b. It is cloudy.
c. It is damp.
d. It is windy.

7) There is a lot of activity in the room.

What is happening?

a. There is a lot of movement.

b. There is a lot of light.
c. There is a lot of food.
d. There is a lot of furniture.

8) You will succeed if you stick to your work.

What should you do to succeed?

a. change jobs often

b. stay on the job
c. go to school
d. eat well

9) Mr. Smith talked about the battle he was in.

What did he talk about?

a. a baseball game
b. boat racing
c. armed fighting
d. deep water

10) Lt. Anderson condensed the report.

What did she do to the report?

a. She improved it.

b. She shortened it.
c. She criticized it.
d. She wrote it.
11) Jack spilled the soda water.
What was spilled?

a. the salad dressing

b. the milk
c. the soft drink
d. the sweet wine

12) Luis and Paul had an argument.

What did they have?

a. a difference of opinion
b. a party
c. a long way to go
d. an understanding

13) I had to adjust my belt.

What did I do?

a. I changed the color.

b. I exchanged my belt.
c. I took if off.
d. I tightened it.

14) Tom said that the classroom was available.

What did Tom say about the classroom?

a. It was the right size.

b. It was too large.
c. It was ready for use.
d. It was being used.

15) The show is going to start at 1400 hours sharp.

When will the show begin?

a. at about 2 o'clock
b. at exactly 2 o'clock
c. at 1415 hours
d. in the middle of the afternoon

16) The customer said, "I want to cash a check."

What did he want to do?

a. put the money in the bank

b. get some money
c. open an account
d. get a traveler's check
17) He saw the fish on the surface of the lake.
Where were the fish?

a. floating at the top

b. swimming under water
c. dead in the boat
d. resting on the bottom

18) Since several of my friends live in the same neighborhood they often share
rides.
What do they do?

a. They work together.

b. They often go by bus.
c. They ride together.
d. They pay their own way.

19) Many people change careers at some time in their lives.

What do they change?

a. the type of work they do

b. their home address
c. their post office number
d. their name

20) I will allow my son to go to town.

What will I do?

a. permit him to go
b. make him stay home
c. let him play at home
d. help him study his lessons

21) Harry is arranging his books on the desk.

What is he doing to the books?

a. He is reading them.
b. He is putting them in order.
c. He is cleaning them.
d. He is covering them.

22) These men use the athletic equipment.

What do they do with it?

a. They use it to repair cars.

b. They use it for listening.
c. They use it to record tapes.
d. They use it in games.
23) Susan appreciates her friends.
How does she feel about her friends?

a. She is unhappy with them.

b. She is grateful for them.
c. She loses her friends.
d. She pays no attention to them.

24) Are you having trouble with your motor?

a. Yes. I'm afraid she is ill.

b. Yes. I can't measure a thing with it.
c. No. My teeth feel okay now.
d. No. It's running well now.

25) The ticket taker gave Bill a stub.

What did the ticket taker do?

a. He showed him where to sit.

b. He gave him directions.
c. He found Bill's ticket on the step.
d. He gave Bill part of a ticket.

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 pilot should concentrate on his flying.

a. He should read his manual.

b. He should fly often.
c. He should rest during a flight.
d. He should pay close attention to it.

27) I began to doubt that my friend would arrive.

a. I was afraid he wouldn't come.

b. I hoped he would appear soon.
c. I feared he would be late.
d. I wanted him to show up at once.

28) Tim arrives at the lab just in time.

a. He arrives at different times each day.

b. He arrives early every day.
c. He arrives late every day.
d. He arrives exactly on time every day.
29) I saw her in the vicinity of the base exchange.

a. She wasn't near the base exchange.

b. She was in the base exchange.
c. She was near the base exchange.
d. She was an employee of the base exchange.

30) Mr. Smith is going to get a job as an instructor.

a. He is working as an instructor.
b. He will work as an instructor.
c. He has been working as an instructor.
d. He had worked as an instructor.

31) The food had no taste.

a. It was delicious.
b. It had too much spice.
c. It has not hot.
d. It had no flavor.

32) The sky was overcast before the storm.

a. It was very warm.

b. It was very cloudy.
c. It was sunny.
d. It was clear.

33) Marcia converted her money.

a. She exchanged her money.

b. She spent her money.
c. She lost her money.
d. She worked for her money.

34) The student checked out of the language school.

a. He was examined.
b. He received information.
c. He left the school.
d. He reported to the school.
35) Please pass the salt.

a. Please fill the salt shaker.

b. Don’t use the salt.
c. Put salt on it, please.
d. Please hand me the salt.

36) Sgt. Williams coiled the wire before he put it away.

a. He straightened the wire.

b. He arranged it in circles.
c. He cut it in half.
d. He marked it.

37) The pill brought Martha some relief.

a. She became hungry.

b. She had less pain.
c. She left very sad.
d. She became thirsty.

38) The teacher will repeat the question.

a. He’ll write it down.

b. He'll give its meaning.
c. He'll spell it out.
d. He’ll say it again.

39) After the accident Jerry said he felt numb.

a. He was in pain.
b. The accident was his fault.
c. His body had no feeling.
d. He was sleepy.

40) My socks have disappeared.

a. I can't find them.

b. They are worn out.
c. They have holes in them.
d. They can't be sewed.
41) The water in this lake often freezes.

a. The water becomes salty.

b. The water becomes muddy.
c. The water becomes ice.
d. The water leaks out.

42) He is generally on time.

a. He is seldom on time.
b. He was on time only once.
c. He is usually on time.
d. He is never on time.

43) Gasoline is the chief product made from crude oil.

a. It is the only product.

b. It is the main product.
c. It is one of the few products.
d. It is in all the products.

44) Claude makes cabinets as a hobby.

a. He is unhappy making them.

b. He has a bad habit.
c. He makes them in his spare time.
d. He hopes to sell them.

45) Evelyn said that her car is in good shape.

a. Its condition is good.

b. The car's design is good.
c. Its price is good.
d. The owner of the car is good.

46) They had to undergo many hardships.

a. They had to forget them.

b. They were subjected to them.
c. They had to changed them.
d. They were protected by them.
47) Jane looks like her mother.

a. She looks after her mother.

b. She is looking for her mother.
c. She resembles her mother.
d. She is happy with her mother.

48) Doctor Adams visited the residential section of town.

a. He visited a medical center.

b. He visited a university.
c. He visited a park area.
d. He visited a family housing area.

49) The instructor is short of books.

a. He has plenty of books.

b. The books are not the proper ones.
c. The books are too small.
d. He does not have sufficient books.

50) Neither Laura nor Helen has a pocket lighter.

a. Helen and Laura share a lighter.

b. Helen and Laura don't need lighters.
c. Either Helen or Laura has a lighter.
d. Helen and Laura are without lighters.

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: When are you going to Germany?

B: Three months from now, in May.
C: In what month is this conversation taking place?

a. February
b. August
c. October
d. December
52) A: There are a lot of people in the capitol building.
B: Yes, but lots of them are visitors.
C: What did the woman say about most of the people in the building?

a. They are employees.

b. They are lawmakers.
c. They are guides.
d. They are guests.

53) A: What caused the engine to fail?

B: It failed because of poor maintenance.
C: What did the man blame the failure on?

a. low grade fuel

b. rough roads
c. improper repairs
d. faulty lubrication

54) A: Were you there when it happened?

B: Yes, the flames were huge.
C: What happened?

a. There was a fire.

b. She heard a loud noise.
c. There was a storm.
d. A ship sank.

55) A: Why was George’s picture in the newspaper?

B: Because he rescued a little girl.
C: What did the man say had happened?

a. A girl was saved.

b. A girl received a gift.
c. A girl was lost.
d. A girl was injured.

56) A: Was Ted hurt in the accident?

B: No, but the doctor gave him some pills to relax him.
C: Why did the doctor give Ted the pills?

a. to keep him awake

b. to make him less tense
c. because he was very weak
d. because he had a headache
57) A: I see you got your watch back.
B: Yes, the jeweler had to replace a spring.
C: What did the jeweler do?

a. He straightened a spring.
b. He polished a spring.
c. He put in a new spring.
d. He repaired a spring.

58) A: Are you going to cook those tomatoes.

B: No, it’s too much bother.
C: Why isn't she going to cook the tomatoes?

a. It costs too much.

b. Her brother doesn’t like tomatoes.
c. There are too many tomatoes.
d. It's a lot of trouble

59) A: I thought you were going to buy a new camera.

B: I was, but this used one was cheaper.
C: What did the man buy?

a. He bought a better camera.

b. He bought a larger camera.
c. He bought a less expensive one.
d. He bought a newer model.

60) A: Will you ask Mark to do it?

B: Yes, he is capable in every way.
C: What does the woman think of Mark?

a. He can do a good job.

b. He does things poorly.
c. She doesn’t like his work.
d. She wants him to be happy.

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 TEST BOOKLET.

61) The prisoner was released.

a. set free
b. put in jail
c. caught
d. punished

62) Don't oppose his plans.

a. be for
b. work against
c. examine
d. complain about

63) He'll get used to it.

a. use it
b. become accustomed to it
c. buy it
d. start working on it

64) Hard work accounted for Edison's success.

a. is not the reason for

b. objected to
c. did not amount to
d. was the reason for

65) We go there as frequently as we can.

a. often
b. quickly
c. carefully
d. late

66) You can call for your new name tag in a couple of days.

a. write
b. see
c. order
d. get
67) He requested permission from the officer.

a. refused
b. asked for
c. gave
d. looked for

68) I have worked _______ a mechanic for several years.

a. in
b. to
c. as
d. at

69) This desk is similar _______ mine.

a. to
b. as
c. from
d. than

70) _______ the salesman here yesterday?

a. Is
b. Was
c. Were
d. Are

71) I'll buy a good used car if I _______ find one.

a. can
b. have
c. may
d. must

72) _______ you open the door, please?

a. May
b. Will
c. Should
d. Did
73) My home is where I _______.

a. travel
b. visit
c. live
d. shop

74) I _______ never seen Texas before.

a. will
b. having
c. had
d. should

75) The water has _______ from the ground.

a. sprain
b. spring
c. springing
d. sprung

76) She has been writing letters _______ noon.

a. into
b. along
c. since
d. between

77) If I had had more money, I _______ have gone to Europe.

a. had
b. have to
c. will
d. would

78) Most people _______ a paid vacation.

a. get
b. getting
c. gotten
d. is getting
79) The maids _______ their clothes in the basement.

a. hangs
b. hang
c. were hang
d. is hanging

80) Jackson is interested in _______ a portable radio.

a. buying
b. buys
c. buy
d. bought

81) Not _______ the proper food can affect your health.

a. eating
b. eaten
c. eat
d. ate

82) The last few words were very easy for us _______.

a. hear
b. hearing
c. heard
d. to hear

83) The man bought his wife a new _______ machine.

a. washing
b. wash
c. to wash
d. washes

84) You _______ review this lesson before you take the test.

a. did
b. has to
c. ought to
d. would
85) That man always forgets _______ the return address on letters.

a. written
b. wrote
c. to wrote
d. to write

86) A person's personality can _______ by his environment.

a. be changed
b. is change
c. changed
d. changing

87) We'll stay in the house until the rain _______.

a. stop
b. stopped
c. will stop
d. stops

88) I didn't have difficulty _______ that lesson.

a. understands
b. understood
c. had understood
d. understanding

89) A paperback book must _______ with care.

a. be handling
b. handles
c. handle
d. be handled

90) Bill practices football every evening, _______?

a. doesn't he
b. can't he
c. isn't he
d. does he
91) I don't know the captain's number. Let's _______ in the telephone book.

a. look it down
b. see it out
c. look it up
d. see it around

92. On the first page of a newspaper we generally find _______.

a. the want ads

b. the death notices
c. the editorial section
d. the headlines

93. Jack is better than the other players on his team. In fact, he is _______.

a. the tallest player

b. the oldest player
c. the heaviest player
d. the best player

94. The class was bored with the movie. The students were _______.

a. glad to be there
b. happy to see it
c. not interested in it
d. confused with it

95. Don't answer the question until you think it over carefully. You should
_______.

a. discuss the question

b. consider the question
c. look the question up
d. put the question off

96. “Were you able to get together with your parents?" "Yes, _______."

a. I met them at the hotel.

b. I didn't see them at all.
c. I telephoned them.
d. They never showed up.
97. I wish I could go to bed and rest, but I have too much work to do.

a. I don’t have a lot to do today.

b. I have a lot of things to do today.
c. I went to bed to rest.
d. I don't want to rest today.

98. After ordering his meal from the waitress. Bill relaxed by reading the
newspaper.

a. The waitress rested for a while.

b. Bill read the newspaper.
c. The waitress ordered the meal.
d. The waitress placed the newspaper by Bill.

99. Choose the correct sentence:

a. A few days ago I met downtown John.

b. I met John downtown a few days ago.
c. Downtown a few days ago I met John.
d. I met a few days ago John downtown.

100. Choose the correct sentence:

a. Very much we enjoyed our visit to Austin.

b. We enjoyed to Austin very much our visit.
c. We enjoyed our visit to Austin very much.
d. Our visit to Austin very much we enjoyed.

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST 33