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ALCPT 70 1 - Do you have a large car? a) No, it's not very big. b) No, it's not very comfortable. c) No, it's not very colorful. d) No, it's not very fast. 2 - What do you find in the sports section of a newspaper? a) political news b) football news c) funnies d) want ads 3- My chair is made of aluminum. What is it made of? a) strong plastic b) strong cloth c) light metal d) light wood 4 - This is a dangerous intersection. Why is it dangerous? a) There is very little traffic. b) There are many people and heavy traffic. c) Only people use the streets. d) The sun always shines there. 5- Birth is the beginning of life. What is the end of life? a) marriage b) death c) illness d) shock 6 - Maria wrote home twice last week. a) She has written two letters. b) She sent only one letter last week. c) She sent four letters home last week. d) She will write home. 7 - Mary forgot the name of one of her friends. a) She wrote down the name. 1

b) She always remembered the name. c) She repeated the name aloud several times. d) She did not remember the name. 8 - Mrs. Jackson speaks English. Mrs. Smith does, too. a) Mrs. Smith doesn't speak English. b) Mrs. Smith speaks two languages. c) Both speak English. d) Mrs. Jackson understands English but doesn't speak it. 9- The little girl had a problem when she tried to tie her shoes. a) It was easy for her to tie her shoes. b) It was difficult for her to tie her shoes. c) She liked to tie her shoes. d) She disliked tying her shoes.

10 - Two of the teachers extinguished the fire. a) They put out the fire. b) They started the fire. c) They looked for the fire. d) They reported the fire. 11 - Rose Ellen broke her mirror. She couldn't ______. a) talk to anyone b) read her book c) see herself d) tell time 12- I’m waiting for my brother to arrive. What am I waiting for? a) my brother to drive b) my brother to get here c) my brother to start eating d) my brother to stop talking 13 - The only painting I liked cost fifty dollars. Each of the other paintings was half that price. What was the price of the other paintings? a) $25.00 b) $50.00 2

c) $75.00 d) $100.00 14- Why are you so serious? a) because this is very important b) because the grass is green c) because I'm laughing d) because I'm smoking 15 - How often do you practice English? a) I practice English at 4:00 o'clock. b) I practice English for two hours. c) Because I want to go to America. d) I practice English daily. 16 - Can you tell me who that individual is? a) He is going to town. b) He gave me one. c) He's the new instructor. d) He's at the library. 17 - Defense was their main concern. What was their main concern? a) protection b) recreation c) information d) transformation 18- What is a board made of? a) wood b) food c) wire d) leather 19 - Why did you choose that book to read? a) I didn't want it. b) It was the only one I liked. c) I couldn't find it. d) I got a good offer for it. 20 - The woman kept her diamonds in a safe. Why? 3

a) b) c) d)

so they would be worth more so they would be secure so they would shine so they would expand

21 - I hear that your sister is living in England. Do you correspond with her? a) Yes, I like to visit there. b) Yes, the people are friendly. c) Yes, I write a letter every week. d) Yes, the plane ticket is expensive. 22 - Jenny filled out the application. What did she do? a) She completed it. b) She destroyed it. c) She lost it. d) She mailed it. 23 - He’s catching on fast. What’s he doing? a) He's learning quickly. b) He's making the paper longer. c) He's making the tape go faster. d) He's gluing the paper together. 24 - The commander says he approves of the plan. a) He wants to move the plan. b) He doesn't agree with the plan. c) He accepts the plan. d) He wants to change it. 25 - Make sure the equipment functions properly before you try to use it. a) Make sure the equipment is plugged in properly. b) Make sure the equipment is cleaned properly. c) Make sure the equipment is installed properly. d) Make sure the equipment is working properly. 26 - When I called him, he was too occupied to talk. a) He was angry. b) He was busy. c) He was sleepy. d) He was sick. 4

27- Our guests stayed overnight. a) They stayed all night. b) They never left their home. c) They stayed until midnight. d) They went home late.

28 - Joe was looking for a way to simplify his job. a) He wanted to abolish his job. b) He wanted to make his job easier. c) He wanted to complicate his job. d) He wanted to make his job optional. 29- Mr. Jones said, “I cannot afford a car.” What does Mr. Jones mean? a) He has enough money to buy a car. b) He needs a car. c) He doesn't have money to buy a car. d) He doesn't need a car. 30 - Jane lives in Evanston, which is a suburb of Chicago. Where does Jane live? a) close to Evanston b) close to Chicago c) in the center of Chicago d) in neither Evanston nor Chicago 31- Alfred removed the rest of the nails from the box. What did he remove? a) only the large nails b) all the small nails c) the nails that were left d) half of the nails 32 - The doctor has a new stethoscope. What does she have? a) a machine that takes pictures b) an instrument to listen to the heart c) an instrument to measure temperature d) an instrument to check the stomach 33- We expect to arrive in town late at night. 5

a) b) c) d)

We plan to arrive late. We don't like to arrive late. We never arrive late at night. We must arrive late at night.

34- John asked, “How far is your hotel from here?” Tom said, “Not very far.” a) Tom's hotel is a long way. b) Tom's hotel is quite far. c) Tom's hotel is close. d) Tom doesn't live in the hotel. 35 - I need a stamp. a) I bought a stamp. b) I am using a stamp. c) I don't have any stamps. d) I have lots of stamps. 36 - I cashed my check at the bank. a) I was given a check at the bank. b) I lost my check at the bank. c) I received some money for it. d) I left it at the cashier's.

37 - The airmen walked into the office with his hat on. a) He left with his hat on. b) He forgot his hat at the office. c) He entered without removing his hat. d) He removed his hat when he entered. 38 - This office door is marked “private.” a) There is a sign on the door. b) There is a window in the door. c) There is a line on the door. d) There is nail in the door. 39 - The man extended his hand. a) He removed it. b) He held it out. 6

c) He washed it. d) He cut it. 40- Joe said, “I’m really pressed for time.” a) He has plenty of time. b) He is having a good time. c) He has very little time. d) He wants to know the time. 41 - He is willing to travel. a) He is refusing to travel. b) He is agreeing to travel. c) He is forced to travel. d) He is afraid to travel. 42- Jim encounters many people in his work. a) He feeds many people. b) He meets many people. c) He instructs many people. d) He hires many people. 43 - Okay, you’ve convinced me. a) You've persuaded me. b) You've made me dislike you. c) You've made me forget things. d) You've deceived me. 44 - The store put a number of things on sale. What did they do? a) put them outside b) lowered the prices c) kept prices the same d) stopped selling 45 - We turned off the water. a) It stopped running. b) It started to run. c) We made it run faster. d) We forgot to stop it.

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46 - My father works for a lumber company. Where does he work? a) in a library b) in a forest c) in a laboratory d) in a cemetery 47 - Tools should be protected against moisture. What should they be protected against? dry weather a) dampness b) oil and grease c) improper use 48- How will a new job enable him to buy a car? a) He will need it to get to work. b) He will know how to drive then. c) He will earn enough money. d) He will have many new friends. 49 - Sam uses a tape measure in his work. What does he use? a) a flexible measuring device b) a wooden measuring device c) a short measuring device d) an electrical measuring device 50- Arnold uses calipers in his workshop. What does he measure with them? a) the atmospheric pressure b) the water temperature c) the thickness of metal d) the speed of sound 51 - Ted said he would have a bit more. How much did he want? a) a lot more b) no more c) a few more d) a little more 52 - The soldier worked in transportation and supply. What did his job involve? a) logistics b) personnel 8

c) administration d) statistics 53 - Sergeant Harris asked the mechanic, “When will you tear down the unit?” What did she want to know? a) when the unit will be in town b) when the unit will be sold c) when the unit will be disassembled d) when the unit will be assembled 54 - The sailor can steer that small boat. a) He can get in it. b) He can put water in it. c) He can take pictures of it. d) He can guide it.

55- I’m running short of cash this week. a) I'm looking for a lost check. b) I'm running to the bank. c) I'm getting lots of money. d) I'm getting low on money. 56 - You must tell the attorney nothing but the truth. a) Tell him part of the truth. b) Tell him nothing at all. c) Tell him all lies. d) Tell him only the truth. 57- M: What time is it? W: It’s eleven o’clock. M: I wish it were time to eat. What does the man mean? a) He is tired. b) He is busy. c) He is late. d) He is hungry. 58 - M: Can you see anything? W: No, I need a flashlight. 9

Why can’t the woman see anything? a) It is too dark. b) It is too bright. c) She is too short. d) She is blind. 59 - M: Do you want a glass of water? W: Yes, but I’d like some ice in it, please. Why does the woman probably want ice? a) She wants the water to be fresh. b) She wants the water to be cold. c) She wants the water to have bubbles in it. d) She wants the water to be clear. 60 - W: Where are we going on our vacation? M: I don’t know. It’s up to you. What did he tell her? a) She must make the decision. b) She must go on a vacation. c) She must go by herself. d) She must stop bothering him. 61 - M: Would you pass this information on to Mr. Brooks? W: Yes, I’ll be glad to. What will she do? a) give Mr. Brooks the information b) evaluate the information for Mr. Brooks c) type the information for Mr. Brooks d) keep Mr. Brooks from getting the information

62 - W: When will you begin, Frank? M: As soon as the microphone is ready. What is Frank probably going to do? a) give a talk b) take a picture c) look at the stars d) make a telephone call 10

63- W: Can you tell me what the compass says? M: No, I’m still trying to read it. What does the woman want to know? a) the temperature b) the direction c) the distance d) the air speed 64 - M: I’m looking for an article on preventive medicine. W: Here’s one in this magazine. What was the man doing? a) waiting for an article b) planning to write an article c) searching for an article d) reading an article 65 - Where are we going to camp? M: There’s a good place over by those big trees. What will they do? a) rest for an hour b) take some pictures c) sleep overnight d) eat a big lunch 66 - W: Attention, shoppers, we have a blue light special for you in our camera department. For the next ten minutes only, you can receive a free photo album with the purchase of any digital camera at regular price. That’s a blue light special in our camera department for the next ten minutes only. The announcer said that ______ 10 minutes. a) digital cameras are on sale for b) the camera department closes in c) blue lights are on special for d) there's a special offer for 67- Texas has ______ roads than Nevada. a) the most b) the same c) more d) like 11

68- ______ day is today? a) What b) Who c) That d) How

69- How do you know ______ ? a) when class leave I b) when leave class I c) I leave class when d) when I leave class 70- Mr. Jones wants a car for ______. a) exercise b) transportation c) eating d) sleeping 71- Do you have sufficient fuel in the tank? a) synthetic b) solid c) enough d) some 72- Janice needed more data in order to finish the job. a) time b) facts c) money d) machines 73- The judge told Joe to make an immediate decision. a) Joe must decide quickly. b) Joe can give the answer tomorrow. c) The judge wants to decide about Joe. d) Joe wants to talk to the judge. 74- We saw some _____ dishes on the floor. a) breaking 12

b) broke c) broken d) break 75- Tonight, _____ we go downtown with you? a) may b) are c) have d) permit 76- The letter _____ yesterday. a) was mailed b) mailed c) mails d) was mailing 77- I will be at the meeting if I _____ get away. a) ought to b) will c) might d) can

78- Many of our libraries, especially in smaller cities, were made possible by Andrew Carnegie. Born in Scotland, he came to the United States when he was thirteen. His money started many of the libraries in small cities of the United States. According to this paragraph, _____. a) libraries were not tax supported until Andrew Carnegie started them b) Andrew Carnegie was a native-born citizen of the United States c) libraries not founded by Carnegie were closed down d) in smaller cities, many of the libraries were founded with Carnegie's funds 79- He cut the meat into pieces before serving it. a) bought b) cooked c) cleaned d) carved

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80- Bill refused to give up, so he tired to open the door _____. a) before b) also c) into d) again 81- To learn something by yourself means to _____. a) study or practice with friends b) leave it alone c) learn by special classes d) learn it without help 82- Jack had to insert a new sheet of paper. a) buy b) remove c) exchange d) put in 83- I'd like to go to the air show next week, but I can't make it. a) I'm going to the air show. b) I don't care about the air show. c) I want to go, but I'm going to be busy. d) The air show took place last week

84. George _____ do better work in school if he studied harder. a) will b) shall c) would d) must 85. Did you hear that Janelle is _____ marry? a) about b) about for c) about to d) about for to

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86. The NCO expects his men _____ the proper uniform. a) wear b) be wearing c) to wear d) are waering 87. After _____ the supplies, he locked up the storage room. a) were counted b) count c) to count d) counting 88. They call him Bart. a) He has called Bart. b) He will call Bart. c) He is called Bart. d) He is called Bart. 89. Traffic on our streets is regulated by traffic lights. By the same token, vitamins might be called the stop-and-go lights of the human body. Vitamins are necessary in order for the body to properly use the food it receives. The body needs only a small amount of vitamins, but they are important for protection against diseases. According to this paragraph, _____. a) there is a lot of traffic on the streets b) you must stop for a red light c) vitamins help prevent diseases d) the body needs a large amount of vitamins 90. You may keep that shirt. a) You have to wear it. b) You don't have to return it. c) You have to return it. d) You don't have to wear it. 91. It happened at 10 o'clock. a) came b) went c) took charge d) took place 92. You should go on sick call right away. You should _____. 15

a) go to the right b) go at once c) walk straight d) run away 93- When will you wind up the job? a) start b) finish c) motivate d) join 94- Mr. Stein's piano recital was _____ one yet. a) the most pallid b) most pallid c) more pallid d) more pallid than 95- Those immigrants _____ two months by the first of October. a) should be detained b) can detain c) will have been detained d) will detain 96- People in cowboy clothes would probably look out _____ place at a symphony concert. a) of b) on c) to d) by 97- When we heard the explosion, out first _____ was to hit the floor. a) noise b) impulse c) thing d) jump 98- When you loosen this nut, it will _____. a) be tightened b) come off c) crack d) stay tight

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99- The evidence presented by the lawyer was not admiss_____. a) -ion b) -ible c) -ibly d) -ive 100 - Matthew loves to _____ about his exploits on the football field. a) distort b) utter c) boast d) impart

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