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AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST FORM 45 PART I - LISTENING Directions for items 1-56. You will hear statements or questions on the tape. Select the best answer and mark your answer sheet, a, b, c, or d. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET. 1. a) b) c) d)

to cut his hair at four by the barber. at the same time as the barber

2. a) b) c) d)

to to to to

3. a) b) c) d)

his his his his

4. a) b) c) d)

wash up stand still quiet down move fast money ideas car tools

next week after a few minutes sometime later immediately

a. a) He must do all his flying at once. b) He should be taken off flying every year. c) He must give all of his attention to flying. d) He must relax his attention when flying . 9. a) b) c) d) 10. a) b) c) d)

She She She She It It It It

read a book. found a book. sold a book. chose a book. cannot be tasted. cannot be seen. is light. is colored.

11. a) He cleaned it. 5. a) Robert and James speak b) He worked on it. Spanish. c) He polished it. b) Only Robert speaks d) He rode on it. Spanish. c) Neither of them speaks 18418c218s 12. a) an animal Spanish. b) 5,280 d) Only James doesn't c) a jeep speak Spanish. d) breakfast 6. a) at 8 o'clock 13. a) how to make water b) at midnight b) how to make tea with c) at 12 noon it d) every night c) how to change it d) how to color it 7. a) A lot of people work for Mr. Richards. 14. a) the outside b) A lot of people live b) the frame with Mr. Richards. c) the garden c) A lot of people agree d) the inside with Mr. Richards. d) A lot of people listen to Mr. Richards. j

ALCPT FORM 45 15. a) beneath the ground floor b) on the main floor c) between the first and second floors d) on the roof 16. a) the color of the car b) the slowing down action c) its ability to pick up speed d)its stopping action 17. a) b) c) d)

They They They They

couldn't find him. rested with him. saved him. looked for him.

18. 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. 19. a) James needed some matches. b) James will buy some cigarettes. c) James wants to see some cigarettes. d) .Tames saw some cigarettes in a package. 20. a) She looks after her mother. b) She is looking for her mother. c) She resembles her another. d) She is fond of her mother. 2

21. a) He got ors the bus. b) He did not get off the bus. c) He missed the bus. d) He got on the wrong bus. 22. a) He practices only certain types of activities. b) He participates in many types of activities. c) He enjoys keeping away from activities. d) He dislikes various kinds of activities. 23. a) They can cause a lot of damage. b) They're the most modern available. c) They're completely useless now. d) They can be carried easily. 24. a) I eat at 7:00. b) I stay up until 7:00. c) 1 don't stay in bed after 7:00. d) My roommate wakes me at 7:15. 25. a) stand at attention b) move toward the officer c) move to the rear d) salute the officer 26. a) It was a clear day. b) There was a heavy rainfall. c) The sun was bright. d) It hasn't rained for a long time.

ALCPT FORM 45 27. a) We are ready to go to Kelly. b) We are not prepared yet. c) We are setting the plane down at Kelly. d) we are sitting in the plane at Kelly. 28. a) It leaves the ground. b) It arrives on time. c) It leaves the passengers. d) It explodes on the runway. 29. a) b) c) d)

buy some medicine see a doctor give some help get a private room

30. a) b) c) d)

poor eyesight black smoke a thick fog a television tower

31. a) Tom asked for advice. b) Tom said something bad to him. c) He greeted him in the morning. d) Tom thought about him. 32. a) He ordered Bill to drive the car. b) He allowed Hill to take the car. c) He warned Bill not to take the car. d) He gave Hill. a ride in the car. 33. a) b) c) d) 34. a)

a physicist a geographer a cartographer a dentist one month after delivery b) during delivery c) before delivery d) right after delivery

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35. a) It was very delicious. b) It was too tough. c) It was not cooked enough. d) It was well-cooked. 36. a) He wrote these books. b) These books are not his. c) He didn't write these books. d) He bought these books. 37. a) The air is dry. b) it is a damp day. c) A hot dry wind is blowing. d) There are no clouds anywhere. 38. a) Bill might go to the doctor. b) Bill went to the doctor. c) Bill won't go to the doctor. d) Bill will feel worse tomorrow. 39. a) He doesn't all. b) He doesn't enough. c) He doesn't most. d) He doesn't all.

have it have have the have any at

40. a) Are you able t-.o Give me the train schedule? b) How can I qet to the train station? c) can you tell me about the train station? d) Can you go to the train station? 41. a) She ate it. b) She preserved it. c) She saw it. d) She provided it.

ALCPT FORM 45 42. a) You must present your identification. b) You must complete an application form. c) You must keep it flat at all times. d) You must write your name on the back. 43. a) They had steaks for dinner. b) They had two main dishes for dinner. c) They received two invitations for dinner. d) They invited two friends to dinner. 44. a) She put money in the bank. b) She made out a check. e) She returned a check. d) She got some money. 45. a) b) c) d)

He He He He

had a good time. made many friends. got a lot of rest. stayed a long time.

46. a) b) c) d)

twenty-five a quarter a half four

47; a) Did you see his ailment? b) Did you get sick today? c) Did you cause his sickness? d) Did you learn the reason for his sickness? 48. a) b) c) d) 4

replace the engine take the engine apart run the engine slower take the engine out

49. a) He drew a line through my name. b) He added my name to the list. c) He wrote my name on the list. d) He asked about my name. 50. a) Our vacation lasted for a long time. b) It has been a long time since our vacation. c) 7t will be a long time until our vacation. d) our vacation will last for a long time. 51. a) She knew the range and hit the target. b) She figured out the distance to the target. c) She talked to the ranger before shooting at the target. d) She shot and hit the target from a great distance. 52. a) Harold ran from the woman. b) Harold talked about the woman. c) Harold walked toward the woman. d) Harold asked for the woman. 53. a) by bus, car, train, or plane b) It's about 1100 miles. c) It's a long distance between them. d) about a day and a half by car

ALCPT FORM 45 54. a) The wind is strong. b) The wind becomes still. c) It is very cold. d) It is blowing full blast.

5c. a) He accomplished his mission. b) He planned his mission. c) He continued his mission. d) He cancelled his mission.

55. a) Decay is taken out with a drill. b) Decay is put in a drill. c) Decay is moved away from the drill. d) Decay is placed around a drill. Directions for items 57--66. you will hear conversations or persons giving information. Select the best answer and mark your answer sheet, a, b, c, or d. 57. a) their hobbies 61. a) if the patient is b) their professions seeing all right c) their techniques b) if the patient is d) their possessions eating all right c) if the patient is 58. a) She is afraid of it. breathing all right b) She likes it. d) if the patient is c) She wants it. talking all right d) She dislikes it. 62. a) after five o'clock 59. a) Louis hasn't heard the b) in a factory question correctly. c) eight hours b) Louis has been d) from nine to five standing in the wrong place. 63. a) It's bleeding a lot. c) Louis means everything b) it has no feeling in he says. it. d) Louis doesn't know c) It's painful. what the question d) it's broken. means. 64. a) a plan 60. a) He is an officer. b) a color b) He works in the c) a soldier building. d) a mistake c) He has permission from someone in authority. d) He thinks his reason for entering is very important.

ALCPT FORM 45 65. a) Put the books in a 66. e) His house is big. neat pile. b) His house is pretty. b) List the books in some c) His house is old. orderly way. d) His house is modern. c) Write the titles of the books on their covers. d) Put the books on a shelf according to size. THIS IS THE END of THE LISTENING PART OF THE TEST. PART II - READING Directions for items 6?-140. Select the best answer and mark your answer sheet, a, b, c, or d. DO NOT WRITE oN THE TEST BOOKLET. 67. We turned the TV on as the program started. We turned it on……………….. a)just for a while b) just in time c) a little too late d) much too early 68. Are there any other boys in Don's family? Yes, he………………………………. a) has two brothers b) is the only child c) has one sister d) has a grandmother 69. I get paid twice a month. I receive my pay………… a) one time a month b) two times a month d) once every ten days d) every weekend 70. He was trying to get out of the building. a) paint b) clean c) find d) leave 6

ALCPT FORM 45 71; We must…………………. drive a car without a driver's license. a) always b) never c) usually d) perhaps 72. Charles: Can you understand English well yet? Sherry: No, but I'm trying………………… more. a) of learning b) for learning c) to learn d) for learn 73. Mr. Clark……………………… a) is working b) been working c) has been working d) is being worked

for that company for ten years.

74. Harry and I don't eat lunch at the snack bar……………………. a) still b) already c) any more d) since 75. John's decision was affected by his friend. John's friend…………………… a) influenced his decision b) delayed his decision c) made a decision d) didn't like the decision 76. The instructor said, 'Be sure to wear an overcoat so you won't…………………. a cold." a) seek b) bring c) catch d) caught 77. We get used to new foods slowly. a) find many b) always like to c) become accustomed to d) become acquainted to 7

ALCPT FORM 45 78. I tam reading an interesting book………………… places where they live. a) telling b) for c) from d) about

animals and the

79. The children have been playing………………….. a) since three hours b. for three hours c) for ten o'clock d) before yesterday 80. I _,____ other kinds of jets before. a) flown b) will fly c) am flying d) have flown 81. He………………… by the doctor yesterday. a) was examining b) examined c) was examined d) did examine 82.. He keeps busy from morning sick call until it's time to hit the sack. And then he's likely to be roused to soothe a midnight headache or minister to a man with an upset stomach. a) He's probably a gunnery sergeant. b. He's probably in communications. b) He's probably a combat casualty. d) He's probably a medical aidman. 83. The student told his roommate, "Yoga can runt on me." a) count for me b) count my money c) depend on me d) tell my age 84. Food spoils…………………… if it is not in a refrigerator. a) easy b) easily c) ease d) easing 8

85. He bored a hole in the wall a) filled b) covered c) measured d) drilled 86. The musician broke a……………………… on his quitar a) note b) string c) r1bhon d) song 87 You will learn more if you………………..attention a) make b. have c . do d) pay 88. The flight surgeon wi11 see you as soon as he……………….. a) could b) possible c) will be able d) can 89. I…………………… a) will b) would c) can d) like

write him if I knew his address,

90. There are many small towns similar………………… this one a) of b) as c) then d) to 91. Our students………………..many new words since they began their language training. a) learn h) learned c) has 1 earned d) have learned

ALC PT FORM 45 92. When we heard the explosion on first …………………. the danger a) raise b) impulse c. release d) time 93 . The friend of the teacher that John met when he called on his mother vent to Chicago last weak………….. a) The friend b) The theacher c) The mother d) John 94 .I tore may coat on a) Ihope my coat can't b) I hope it won't c) I hope the nail d) I hope the tear

a nail I hope it won’t show be seen . rip on the nail. will stay up. won,t be noticeable

95. My son wore……………………….his new tennis shoes a) with b) up c) for d) out 96. Henry jotted down the word. a) He used it in the right way. b) He repeated it several times. c) He wrote it on some paper. d). He saw it in a book. 97. Did the student……………… a) has b) make c) have d) had 98 a. b) c) d)

a lot of work last week ?

.Meat is usually cut and………………one piece a time . eat eating eaten ate