AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST FORM 87 PART I - LISTENING Durections 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. Dally will spend ten dollars for a hat . He will clean a hat. . He will carry a hat. He will purchase a hat . . He will select a hat. aogcs nN . The instructor said: I will be absent tomorrow He'll be back tomorrow as usual . He doesn’t need to be absent. He’ll be in class early in the morning. . He won’t be in tomorrow. pooe w . Air is invisible . You can’t see it. . Youcan’t smell it. You can’t obtain it. . You can’t use it. BR paoos . Dick drinks a coffee occasionally He drinks only one time . He drinks sometimes. He drinks frequently. d. He never drinks now. ose mohajir ALCPT and ALGw Dock selected a brown suit dark tie dark outfit dark hat brown gloves a aoop Jack did not arrive in time to catch the bus. . He got on the bus. He did not get off the bus. He missed the bus He got on the wrong bus. oP a) My son wants to be a sailor. He wants to jom the army. . He wants to join the air foree. . He wants to join the navy- He wants to the coast guard. aogce = Mr. Kimble wants to make a reservation. . He wants to save a place. . He wants to be free. . He wants to have a date He wants to get out of the place. aogp ‘0 Jamey had to be on a liquid diet while he was sick. . He had to be on juice and soup He had to be on bread and meat . He had to be on rice and chicken He had to be on sweets and snacks aooPp mohajir ALCPT and ALC LCT Tube)10. The soldiers had to go through the jungle by foot. a. swimming b. diving c. walking d. flying 11. Mathew bought some beans. a. white seeds b. black roots c. red pins d. green leaves 12. I asked eight people to come to the meeting, but John couldn’t come. How many people came to the meeting? a- nine b- eight ce seven d- six 13. Anna is spending today in bed because she works so hard in her garden yesterday, What is Anna doing today? . She is taking a rest She is studying English. . She is playing tennis She is doing her homework. aeoPp 14.Jim told the salesman that he would like to have a package of razor blades. a. for cleaning b. for ironing c. for shaving d. for tying mohajir ALGPT and ALG LCT15.Mrs. Smith wants her husband to be very careful. helpful . cautious brave afraid apogee 16, The table is round. It has straight edges It has sharp edges It has hard edges |. It has curved edges aogp 17.He smokes a pipe constantly. a. never b. seldom c. always d. sometimes 18. Let’s go to the city tomorrow. a, shall we? b. , shan't we? c., will we? d., shall they? 19, The hotel clerk asked: “what type of room Mr. Smith wanted”. “ he said he wanted a double” a aroom for two persons. a. a room for three persons. c. aroom with two windows. d.a room for the boss mohajir ALCPT and ALC20.The workers are using a new procedure. a. They are working at a new location. b. They are working ina new company. c. They are working by a new system d. They are working for a new salary. 21.Since several of the men live in the same neighborhood they often share rides to work. What do they do? a, They work together. b. They often go by bus. c. They ride together. d. They pay their own way. 22.She’s able to talk very fast. a. She is clear. b. She is loud. c, She is fluent. d. She is stutter. 23.Colonel Walter is the senior officer on the staff. a. He isa high rank officer b. He is the senior officer of the group. c. He is the staff officer. b. He is retired officer. 24 This is a general rule for the school. a, arule of finger b. a rule of thumb c. arule of toe d.a rule of head mohajir ALCPT and ALC25.He solved the problem in an instant. » . He solved very quickly He solved after a while . He solved in his car. . He solved in his head. es a 26.The area of the fire was declared a danger zone. a. aclear area b. a remote area c. a hazard area da safe area 27.1f it doesn’t clear up we won't be able to go. The weather is bad . The work is too hard. The road is rough. . The picture is all right. aoe 28. The class is over. a. Itis started b. It is closed. c. It is finished. d It is repeated. 29.He distributed newspapers to the students. a. He gave a newspaper to each student. b. He gave all the newspapers to one student. c He showed the newspapers to the students. d He read the newspapers to the students. mohajir ALCPT and ALG Your)30.The boy had a sore throat. a. He had a pain b. He had a throat c. He had a fruit d. He had a cold 31.The troops are being concentrated in this area. a. come together b. come out c. deployed d. taken rest 32.The meals in this restaurant never vary. a. not delicious b. never change ¢. never fully cooked d. not fresh 33.Students will be dismissed ftom class today. a. thrown out b. thrown away ¢. thrown up d. thrown off 34.The meeting was very brief. a. It was very short. b. They used too many long words. c. It was very interesting. d. They made too many errors. el35 Merlyn looked at every detail of the machine a. examined b, reviewed ¢. revised d. glanced 36. Our trip was full of hardships. a. difficulties b. facilities c. abilities d. possibilities 37. Just ignore his complaints. a. disregard him b. disrespect him c. discover him d. disguise him 38.John is watching while Bill is skating by himself. a. Bill is skipping b. Bill is kidding ¢, Bill is slipping d. Bill is looking 39. The enemy in the village gave up What did the enemy do? a. defended themselves b. attacked the forces c. surrendered d. counterattacked40.Sergeant Baldwin told Smith to keep an eye on his jeep while he was gone a. He told Smith to watch his jeep. b. He told Smith to hide his jeep. c. He told Smith to wash his jeep. d. He told Smith to check over his jeep. 41.The new commander made his troops toe the line: a. step the new line b. follow the commander c. follow the rules d. follow the new lines 42.The firecrackers that Jim gave me were duds. a. did not explode b. exploded c. Were not expensive d fired 43.This weapon is for terrestrial use only. a. It is a ground weapon. b. It is an air weapon. c. It is a space weapon. It is an underwater weapon, 44. What did you put around the package? a.aglass ba leaf c. a tape d.a cup45. There is a shortage of food. There’s. food. a. very little b, delicious c. greasy d. abundant 46.He broke away from the crowd. a. stopped b. escaped c. involved d. faced 47.We sent a letter in place of the package a. We sent a letter inside the package. b. We sent a letter placed in the package. c. We sent a letter with the package. d. We sent a letter instead of the package 48.Water is very scarce in some parts of the world. a. It is insufficient in some parts of the world. b, It is sufficient in some parts of the world. c. It is common in some parts of the world d, It is unfamiliar in some parts of the world, 49.Cheetahs are characterized by their speed. They are speed. . killed by lacking in . known for afraid of ere a mohaijir ALGPT and ALG You50. The car run off the road and overturned. a. it went far away b. it went upside down c, it went upside d. it went down 51. The doctor reported that the patient finally has sensation in his arm a. feeling b. heating c. bandage d. wound 52. The electric timer was set beforehand. a. lately b. early c. completely d. rarely 53. Each day before the class begins the instructor calls roll. a. He checks the assignments. b. He checks the books. c. He checks the uniforms. d. He checks the attendance. 54. The band proceeded the floats in the parade. a. The band led the parade b. The floats came before the band. c. The band wasn't included. d, The floats were on the river, mohajir ALGPT and ALG Mr Tube}55.Roberta’s hair is blond. Her hair is a. golden b. red c. brown d. black 56.Mrs. Jackson remained inconsolable for a long time after the accident. a. he remains sad b, he remains unconscious c. he remains faint dhe remains conscious 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.- Are you all set to leave? - Not yet - What does the woman mean? a. not ready b. ready ¢. unable d. eager 58.- What do I need for class? - Justa notebook a. to write down b. to read c. to study d. to listen mohajir ALCPT and ALC LOTT Tube) 1259. - Why do you think we need a new airport? - There is too much activity at the old one. - What does the man say about the old airport? a. a lot of people moving around. b. it is under construction c. a lot of planes taking off. d. it lacks a lot of facilities 60.- What's going on over there Joe? - I don’t know Peter I'd like to find out myself - What do we learn from this conversation? a. no one knows what happens b. Peter goes over there c. Joe finds out what happens d. Peter and Joe know what's going on, 61.- Where is Mr. Duke? - He’s in his office, he wants to see you right away - When does Mr. Duke want to see him? a, lately b, immediately. c. after an hour. d. slowly mohajir ALCPT and ALC 1362.- Are you almost ready to leave? Yes, I just have to tie my shoes, - What does the man have to do? a. to fasten his shoelaces b. to find his shoelaces c. to brush his shoes d. to change his shoes 63.I’d never seen that kind of bird before, what's it called? - Idon’t know, this is the first time, I’ve seen it too. - What do we know about the bird? a. itis unfamiliar bird b. it is big bird c. it is familiar bird d. it is their bird 64.Every one says that a new supervisor is a good Joe. - That's a change, isn’t it? a. He is a good observer b. He is a good foe c. He is a good actor d. He is a good fellow 65. Did you know that William is the former president of the writers club? - That is amazing. a. It's extremely respecting b. It’s extremely surprising c. It’s extremely horrible d. It’s extremely interesting mohajir ALCPT and ALC66, Did the commander Okay the expenditure for the party? - Yes we can go on with our plans now. a. the commander agreed to cover the costs b. the commander agreed with them about the place. c. the commander agreed to participate in the party. d. the commander agreed to study the plans. THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART OF THE TEST.American language course placement test Form 90 Part one - listening. Directions for items one through fifty six. You will hear statements are questions on the tape. Select the best dancer and mark your answer sheet A. B. C. or D.. Do not write on the test booklet. 1. The wind cuts like a knife. a. It is cold b. It is hot c. It is windy d. It is dusty 2. Mrs. Jackson speaks English. Mrs. Smith does too. a. Mr. Jackson understand English but doesn’t speak it. b. Smith doesn’t speak English. c. Smith speaks too languages. d. Both speaks English 3. The questions are hard to answer. a. They are difficult. b. They are easy. c. They are answered. d. They are smart. moh; ALCPT and ALC 1 wd ALCPT and ECLAmerican language course placement test Form 90 4. The mother told her children not to play in the street. a. She told them to play in the park. b. She told them to play in the road. c. She told them to play football. d. She told them not to play anywhere. 5. He stopped at the intersection. a. in the park b. at the crossroads c. in the neighborhood d. in the gas station 6. Three people followed me last night. a. They laughter at me. b. They injured me. c. They called me. d. They were behind me. 7. How are you doing? a. I’m doing well. b. I’m doing my homework. c. I’m doing nothing. d. I’m playing well.American language course placement test Form 90 8. Mary has a gift for her son. a.a past b. a present c.aduty d.a punishment . Joseph can remember everything he is told. . He keeps everything in hand. . He keeps everything in sand. . He keeps everything in mind. . He keeps everything in ride. aooo2o 10. Sally drew a circle around the correct answers. a. chose b. deleted c. moved around d. painted 11. Did you cook today. a. Yes, | do. b. Yes, he did. c. No, he didn’t. d. No, | didn’t.American language course placement test Form 90 12. The book is difficult to read because the print is not clear. - Why is the book difficult to read. a. the title is not clear. b. the letters are not clear. c. the writer is not clear. d. the colors are not clear. 13. Why did Pauline have to use the brakes. a. to start the car b. to stop the car c. to make the car go faster d. to lessen the load on the car 14. Cheap houses are not being constructed with concrete. - What is being used in the construction of these houses. a. timber b. paper c. wires d. ropes 15. The force of the wind surprised us. - What surprised us. a. the weather b. the glow c. the grub d. the gale mohajir ALCPT and ALC wd ALCPT and ECLAmerican language course placement test Form 90 16. Spencer has the best assignment in the project. a. He has the best job. b. He has the best helper. c. He has the best house. d. He has the best teacher. 17. Joe has to study his lesson. a. He may study. b. He will study. c. He must study. d. He can study. 18. She has not seen the doctor yet. a. She has already seen him. b. She has a prescription. c. She is still waiting. d. She is already well. 19. The judge is very concerned about traffic accidents. a. He is very busy. b. He is very satisfied. c. He is very worried. d. He is very respected.American language course placement test Form 90 20. Joanne had a serious illness. a. She had a great doctor. b. She had a super remedy. c. She had a severe ailment. d. She had a serious cure. 21. The commander gave the order. a. He gave the argument. b. He gave the command. c. He gave the report. d. He gave the card. 22. It was a normal day. a. It was as usual. b. It was very fine. c. It was windy. d. It was late. 23. The tank leaks. a. The tank is full. b. The tank needs to be moved. c. The tank smells bad. d. The tank has a hole in it.American language course placement test Form 9! 24. Mike is accustomed to working hard. a. He is always working hard. b. He is likely working hard. c. He is used to working hard. d. He is acquainted to working hard. 25. This bus will accommodate forty people. a. It will hold forty people. b. It will pass forty people. c. It will leave with forty people. d. It will need forty people. 26. When | phoned the captain told me to hold on for a minute while he looked through his desk drawers. a. He told me to call later. b. He told me to stop. c. He told me to speak. d. He told me to wait. 27. Ralph owes the bank a lot of money. - Ralph is in . a. movies b. debt c. class d. transitAmerican language course placement test Form 90 28. The policeman told the boys to keep out of the building. a. not to smoke b. not to enter c. not to stop d. not to talk 29. Danny built his house on level ground. - What kind of ground was it. a.even b. calm c. high d. crowded 30. Harry said, “how long will | have to wait for the doctor”. - The nurse said, “about half an hour”. a. | have to wait ninety minutes. b. | have to wait thirty minutes. c. | can see the doctor right now. d. | have to wait fifteen minutes. 31. Everything is convenient here. a. always full of people b. too expensive c. too far off d. easy to get mohajir ALCPT and ALCAmerican language course placement test Form 90 32. Jack said, “I hope to see you in your country next year Joe”. a. | hope to see you again, my fellow. b. | hope to see you again, my boss. c. |hope to come again. d.| hope not to miss you . 33. Jim stepped ona nail. a. He hurt his foot. b. He hurt his hand. c. He kept a nail. d. He stole a nail. 34. The envelope was sealed. a. opened b. closed c. stolen d. sold 35. The brakes are operated by the hydraulic system. a. by brake drums b. by liquid power c. by hand lever d. by foot leverAmerican language course placement test Form 90 36. General Baker is a very cautious officer. a. lazy b. smart c. wary d. fairy 37. Mrs. Becker has the baby on her lap. a. on her hands b. on her thighs c. on her shoulders d. on her arms 38. Tom is engaged in something new. a. He is confused. b. He is busy with. c. He is married. d. He is tired of. 39. These flowers are a token of my appreciation. a.ataken b.a color c. asymbol d. an expensive 2} ALCPT and EAmerican language course placement test Form 90 40. Bob had to work from daylight to dark. a. from down to up b. from dusk to midnight c. from dawn to dusk d. from midday to midnight 41. Frank was a very conscientious worker. a. very careful b. very angry c. very interested d. very frightened 42.1 really blew it on yesterday's test. a. | passed the test. b. | got high marks. c. | made a big mistake. d. | did well in the test. 43. The golf match will resume at five o'clock. a. It will finish at five o’clock. b. It will start again at five o’clock. c. It will wind up at five o’clock. d. It will hold up at five o’clock.American language course placement test Form 90 44. Brandon will be leaving prison soon. a. He will be pardoned. b. He will be stayed. c. He will detained. d. He will be trialed. 45. Jerry's kid bit Maryland’s son. a. He cut him. b. He kissed him. c. He met him. d. He pushed him. 46. Be careful or you may trigger your rifle by accident. a. you may break it. b. You may fire it. c. You may fall it. d. You may grip it. 47. You know. | think Robert has a screw loose. a. gentle b. confused c. somewhat angry d. freeAmerican language course placement test Form 90 48. The two parties negotiated their differences. a. They solved their disagreements. b. They failed in their discussion. c. They delayed their discussion. d. They disagreed about their differences. 49. Dusty felt refreshed after he took a shower. a. He felt exhausted. b. He felt happy. c. He fell asleep. d. He felt better. 50. The current in the river is very swift. a. very high b. very cold c. very fast d. very slow 51. Why was the student a detriment to the class. a. He had many irrelevant questions. b. He got high degrees in the tests. c. He had studied hard for the test. d. He was absentminded during the lesson.American language course placement test Form 90 52. After a week in the park the campers had to replenish their supplies. a. had to retreat b. had to retire c. had to recall d. had to refill 53. Mrs. Croak manages the new hotel downtown. a. gets in b. conducts c, arranges d. makes up 54. The supermarket sold out of beef brisket. a. beef from the chest of a cow b. beef from the leg of a cow c. beef from the back of a cow d. beef from the head of a cow 55. Sally extended the measuring tape. a. She made it shorter b. She made it thicker c. She made it longer d. She made it harderAmerican language course placement test Form 90 56. Bus service was suspended for three weeks. a. It was stopped for good b. It was stopped permanently c. It was stopped temporarily d. It was stopped again Directions for items fifty seven through sixty six. You will hear conversations or persons giving information. Select the best dancer and mark your answer sheet A. B. C. or D.. 57. woman: Will the owner of a black Ford Taurus Utah license number P. K. F. 18 M. Please return to your car immediately you have left your car in a restricted area. a.a military area b. a permitted area c.alocal area d.a prohibited area 58. man: How many children do Bob and Mary have? ‘woman: They have three boys. a. They have three siblings. b. They have three girls. c. They have three females. d. They have three males. moh; ALCPT and ALC 15 wd ALCPT and ECLAmerican language course placement test Form 90 59. woman: My husband is a pilot. man: | know but what is his hobby. - What does the man ask the woman? a. her husband's recreation b. her husband's job c. her husband’s plane d. her husband’s duty 60. woman: Good afternoon I've been told that you sell used cars, is that right? man: Yes, | sell a few used cars. Are you interested in buying one? woman: No, but my friend might be interested. - What does the woman mean. a. She drives used cars. b. She is interested in used cars. c. Her friend is interested in used cars. d. Her friend isn’t interested in used cars. 61. man: Whose Phyllis? woman: She's my roommate. a. They study in the same college. b. They share the same apartment. c. They work in the same office. d. They serve in the same base.American language course placement test Form 90 62. man: Which is the door to Mr. Dillon's office? woman : It's that one on the right. - What does the man want to know? a. the vacation b. the position c. the direction d, the application 63. man: I'm looking for an article on preventive medicine. woman: 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 64. man: These onions are great. woman: | know | think I'll get some more. a. She will sell more. b. She will buy more. c. She will cut more. d. She will cook more. 2} ALCPT and EAmerican language course placement test Form 90 65. woman: Did you have a good trip? man: No, the plane flew very low because of the weather. - What did the man say about the plane? a. It was very high. b. It was at high altitude. c. It flew over the clouds. d. It was very close to the ground. 66. woman: | was surprised when | heard that Henry had bought that expensive property. man: | think that Henry made a sensible decision a. Henry’s decision was wise. b. Henry’s decision was foolish. c. Henry’s decision was embarrassing. d. Henry’s decision was confusing. 253 ALCPT—SSS ———SSS ——