AMERICAN LANGUAGE CAUSE

FORM 4 R

Directions for questions 1-25, You will hear questions on he test tape.
Select the one correct answer a, b, c or d and mark your answer sheet.
DO NOT WRIE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.

1. John goes to the park on Wednesday every week.

When did he go to the park?
a. Wednesday b. Tuesday
c. Thursday d. Friday

2. What month comes right after July?

a. April b. June
c. August d. September

3. What country is located south of the United State?

a. Asia b. Mexico
c. Europe d. South America

4. What is the name of the last month of the year?

a. 31 days b. New year’s
c. 12 months d. December

5. If the teacher ask the question. What should you do?

a. erase it b. answer it
c. translate it d. copy it

6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
a. certain men b. one man
c. no men d. all men

7. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
a. take a rest b. bring his plane down
c. take off d. fly faster

8. Today is Friday I will see Marry tomorrow. When will I see Marry?
a. the day after tomorrow b. the day before yesterday
c. Thursday d. on Saturday

9. The sun was sinning and the sky was clear. How was the sky?
a. The sky was clear. b. The weather was bad.
c. The sky was covered with clouds. d. The wind was blowing.

10. Edward often used the dictionary. What did Edward do?
a. solves math problems b. draws maps
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c. reads electronics diagrams d. looks up words

11. Why did Sam go to the airport?

a. to meet his friend’s plane b. on the civilian side
c. by taxi d. to see the factory

12. How far is it to the school?

a. three miles b. a high school
c. a two-story building d. nine months

13. Susan went to the Zoo yesterday. What did she see there?
a. factories b. animals
c. schools d. reservations

14. John is planning for a long flight. What is he planning for?

a. a fight b. a night
c. a flight d. a light

15. Marry doesn’t like her jacket because one sleeve it too long.
What is too long?
a. the sheet b. the screen
c. the shirt d. the sleeve

16. The theater was loaded with people. How was the theater?
a. a crowded b. seated
c. empty d. half filled

17. That woman can lift very heavy object. How would you describe her?
a. meek b. strong
c. lazy d. disloyal

18. The trip was made over bumpy road. What kinds of road were there?
a. rough b. comfortable
c. long d. hot

19. This food grows on a vine. Where did it grow?

a. underwater b. on a tree
c. on a vine d. underground

20. My friend works every day except Sunday.

How many days a week does he work?
a. forth-eight b. eight
c. seven d. six
21. John would lather have a hamburger than a hotdog.
What would he prefer?
a. both b. neither
c. a got hot dog d. a hamburger
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22. John ate some desert at noon. What did he eat?

a. chicken noodle soup b. rare roast beef
c. apple pie d. boiled rice

23. The military is very concern about this student.

How this the military feels about him?
a. indifferent b. interested
c. upset d. wonderful

24. This student work independently of other. How does she work?
a. with the cooperation of others b. with no assistance
c. without stopping d. with consideration of others

25. You should study your lesson in advance.

When should you study your lesson?
a. one day after class b. two days after class
c. before class d. during class

Directions for questions 26-50. You will now hear statement on the test tape.
Select the one correct answer a, b, c or d and mark your answer sheet.

26. I hear an aircraft.

a. I listen to a tape. b. I hear a plane.
c. I hear a car. d. I see a train.

27. Take your time.

a. Don’t hurry. b. Take ten cents.
c. Take your tin cup. d. Take yours and mine.

28. I making the coffee now.

a. I’m buying it. b. I’m sharing it.
c. I’m preparing it. d. I’m comparing it.

29. My friend felt sick yesterday.

a. He fell sick. b. He felt sick.
c. He was sick when he fell. d. He found me sick.

30. He was getting tired form working all afternoon.

a. He was in training. b. He was becoming sick.
c. He was bored. d. He was becoming tired.

31. This pencil is like that one.

a. One pencil is better. b. One pencil is smaller.
c. The pencils are alike. d. The pencils are different.
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32. The doctor said I have the flue.

a. I have influenza. b. I have something new.
c. I was told what to do. d. I need to fly more.

33. Jack asks “Do you enjoys fishing”.

Tom reply “Yes, It is my favors sport”.
a. Jack enjoys fishing. b. Tom enjoys fishing.
c. Tom doesn’t fish for pleasure. d. Jack doesn’t fish.

34. He thought about buying the book.

a. He bought the book. b. He taught the book.
c. He looked for the book. d. He was thinking about buying it.

35. This metal can be bends easily in to many shape.

a. It is flexible. b. It is rigid.
c. It can’t be twisted. d. It can be soldered.

36. Air can be expended.

a. Air can be spent. b. Air can be heated.
c. Its volume will be decreased. d. Its volume many be increased.

37. The student is confused by all the names.

a. He is very alert. b. He is used to them.
c. He does not remember them. d. He knows all the manes.

38. You should never skip class.

a. You shouldn’t miss class. b. You shouldn’t be in class today.
c. You shouldn’t attend class. d. You should never go to class.

39. The mechanic is feeling a little blue today.

a. He is touching something. b. He is feeling a color.
c. He is feeling sad. d. He is wearing blue clothing.

40. Joe always obeys his father.

a. Joe remembered his father. b. Joe did what his father said.
c. Joe disobeyed his father. d. Joe’s father was always gone.

41. John was too late to catch the bus.

a. John caught the bus. b. John made the bus too.
c. John missed the bus. d. John usually rode the bus.

42. I expect Joe will go to the party.

a. Joe will not go. b. Joe doesn’t think he’ll go.
c. I think Joe will go. d. Everyone but Joe will go

43. Phillip has just a little bit of money.

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a. He has only money.

b. He has only a small amount of money.
c. He usually has a little money.
d. He never has a little money.

44. The motor sometime get over heated.

a. The motor cools off too fast. b. The motor becomes too hot.
c. The motor runs too slow. d. The motor uses too much oil.

45. You must make your student study.

a. You must study. b. You must have the students study.
c. You must study with the students. d. You students may study.

46. The teacher lets the students talk.

a. He is letting the students speak. b. He is lecturing.
c. He is talking to the students. d. He is talking too much.

47. Joe needs to visit the dentist for treatment for his tooth.
a. Joe could not go to the dentist. b. The dentist might visit Joe.
c. Joe needs a new tooth. d. Joe should go to the dentist.

48. I have a date with my girlfriend this afternoon.

a. I have a business appointment. b. I have a social appointment.
c. I have a medical appointment. d. I don’t know the date today.

49. He had hardy any money with him.

a. He had mostly paper money. b. He had mostly coins.
c. He had lots of money with him. d. He had very little money with him.

50. Tom said “I like twice a week on my trip.”

a. He will write twice on his trip. b. He would write twice a day.
c. He would not write the second week.
d. He promised to write two times each week.

Directions for question 51 -60. You will now hear dialogue on the test tape. Select
the one correct answer a, b, c or d. and mark your answer sheet.
51. Where was Joe yesterday at noon? He went to the barbershop.
Why did Joe go to the barbershop?
a. at twelve sharp b. in the shopping center
c. to get a haircut d. to do some shopping

52. Sgt. Brown where are you going in such a hurry? I am going to the club for dinner.
Where will Sgt. Brown leave?
a. the commissary b. the non-commissioned officer’s club
c. the officer’s club d. the P.X.
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53. All friends are going to Chicago next month. Yes I know this morning they told
me they going by jet plane. How was the friend get to the Chicago?
a. They will fly. b. this morning
c. first-class d. They’ll make reservations.

54. Where do Capt. Merfy go? He went to Headquarter. He had to report to the
commandant at 315. When does the Capt. have to be there?
a. 1615 b. 1450
c. 1350 d. 1515

55. Have you notice anything unusual about the moon tonight? Yes, there’s a ring
around it. What does the women see?
a. a star b. a rectangle
c. a circle d. a wall

56. How do you like Ann’s new winter hat? It nice and it’s the brightest red I’ve seen.
What did the man say about the hat?
a. It’s warm. b. It’s red.
c. It’s small. d. It’s wool.

57. Was Don’s parent happy to meet his fiancé? Yes, they were delight to meet her.
Who was Don’s parent glad to meet?
a. Don’s son b. the wife of Don
c. Don’s daughter d. the girl Don will marry

58. Are the craft going to be good this year? Yes, they should be because we have an
excellent combination of rains and sunshine. What are the women and man talking
about?
a. a good supply of fresh fish
b. a good supply of copper and iron
c. a good supply of wheat and vegetables
d. a good supply of beef cattle and sheep

59. Did your friend leave after his terrible practice accident? I haven’t gone to the
hospital today but I heard that he made it okay. What did the women hear about her
friend?
a. He caused the accident. b. He survived the accident.
c. He avoided the accident. d. He died because of the accident.

60. What would you do if one of your friends told you he didn’t like the color of your
hair? I would properly ignore him! What did the women mean?
a. She would not pay any attention. b. She would argue with him.
c. She would follow his advice. d. She would wash her hair.

PART II - READING
Directions for questions 61-100. Select the one correct answer and mark your
answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET.
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61. The weather in Houston is humid. It is ………………

a. damp b. cold
c. dry d. windy

62. Mary won’t be here, and John won’t be here ……………

a. too b. neither
c. likely d. either

63. He is…………working for that company.

a. yet b. still
c. rather d. soon

64. He is flying better now than he…………before.

a. flyed d. flied
c. flew d. flown

65. A thermostat………..the room temperature.

a. regulates b. causes
c. causes d. installs

66. Push the switch in, ………..you will damage the machine.
a. otherwise b. since
c. other words d. however

67. Hot air………….from the ground.

a. rising b. rise
c. rises d. risen

68. The Indians hunted buffalo, ………….spears for weapons.

a. use b. using
c. used d. were using

69. I took my clothes off and put………..my pajamas.

a. on b. near
c. with d. in

70. This new book has some interesting……………

a. times b. stairs
c. stories d. prices

71. Frank enjoyed…………at the new catalog.

a. to look b. looked
c. look d. looking

72. “Will we have class tomorrow?” “No, we……………”

a. will b. may
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c. wouldn’t d. won’t

73. “Were the students in the classroom when the teacher came in?”
“Yes, they were in the room when the teacher………….”
a. left b. spoken
c. entered d. called

74. The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was…………..

a. sad d. fat
c. poor d. famous

75. This plane does not travel………….that one.

a. more faster than b. fast
c. faster d. as fast as

76. John went to Dallas by plane. He went…………..

a. with a plane b. by the plane
c. on a plane d. to the plane

77. The post office is straight ahead. The post office is……….
a. to your left b. behind you
c. very close d. in front of you

78. “Listen ! I think the telephone……….”

a. would ring b. rung
c. was ringing d. is ringing

79. Did you enjoy………..all over the world?

a. travel b. to travel
c. traveling d. traveled

80. If I had the money, I………..some new clothes now.

a. buy b. will buy
c. would buy d. had been buying

81. If something is wrong with you recorder, it is………….

a. O.K. b. in good shape
c. in bad condition d. not expensive

82. When you inflate an automobile tire, You…………..

a. remove the tire b. put air in it
c. stop the leak d. change the tire

83. Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen.

They will meet at…………..
a. a quarter after seven b. a quarter to eight
c. half past seven d. seven sharp
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84. Mary said, “Hold the phone.” The person she was talking to…….
a. waited a minute b. took the telephone line
c. put in another dime d. pressed down the receiver

85. If you get a bargain, you………….

a. buy an item at a reduced price b. pay too much money for something
c. buy poor merchandise d. buy better merchandise

86. Sometimes I go shopping.

a. Usually b. Occasionally
c. Seldom d. often

87. Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.

a. pleasure b. situation
c. assignment d. message

88. The mechanic fixed Joe’s car in one hour.

a. He repaired the car. b. He looked over the car.
c. He painted the car. d. He registered the car.

89. Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o’clock?

a. Can we plan to be there by nine?
b. Can we cancel his appointment?
c. Can your friend be there by nine?
d. Can you get a range at her house?

90. Which word best describes the sun 1200 hours on a clear day?
a. dull b. bright
c. cold d. hazy

91. “Will Alice have a vacation?” “………………………..”

a. Yes, she has. b. Yes, she did.
c. Yes, she can. d. Yes, she will.

92. “When does Charles study?” “………………………”

a. Yes, he does. b. In his room.
c. At night. d. With his friend.

93. “Have John and Mary gone to New York?” “…………………..”

a. Yes, they have. b. Yes, They go.
c. Yes, they do. d. Yes, they must.
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94. “Where can I get some medicine?” “………………….”

a. At the drugstore. b. You can if you’re sick.
c. No, I don’t want any. d. I buy a lot of medicine.

95. What should you do if you have a serious illness?

a. go to town b. go on sick call
c. try to cure yourself d. go to a movie

96. “Why did he call you?” “………………..”

a. Yes, he did.
b. Last night at 9:00
c. He calls me by my first name.
d. Because he wanted me to study with him.

97. You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct
request?
a. Would I borrow your pencil? b. Must I borrow your pencil?
c. May I borrow your pencil? d. Should I borrow your pencil?

98. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

a. My car is as old as yours. b. My car is yours old as.
c. My car old is as yours. d. My car old as is yours.

99. “What places do you want to visit in the U.S.?”

a. Yes, I want to visit the U.S.
b. Yes, I want to visit the U.S. next year.
c. I want to learn English there
d. I want to visit New York and Chicago.

100. “Do we get on the bus at this corner?” “…………………”

a. No, you can get on the bus at this corner.
b. Yes, you get on the bus at this corner.
c. Yes, I can’t get a bus at this corner.
d. Yes, he gets on the bus at the next corner.

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American Language Cause

NO. 4 R

1 A 21 D 41 C 61 A 81 C
2 C 22 C 42 C 62 D 82 B
3 B 23 B 43 B 63 B 83 A
4 D 24 B 44 B 64 C 84 A
5 B 25 C 45 B 65 A 85 A
6 D 26 B 46 A 66 A 86 B
7 B 27 A 47 D 67 C 87 C
8 D 28 C 48 B 68 B 88 A
9 A 29 B 49 D 69 A 89 A
10 D 30 D 50 D 70 C 90 B
11 A 31 C 51 C 71 D 91 D
12 A 32 A 52 B 72 D 92 C
13 B 33 B 53 A 73 C 93 A
14 C 34 D 54 D 74 D 94 A
15 D 35 A 55 C 75 D 95 B
16 A 36 D 56 B 76 C 96 D
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17 B 37 C 57 D 77 D 97 C
18 A 38 A 58 C 78 D 98 A
19 C 39 C 59 B 79 C 99 D
20 D 40 B 60 A 80 C 100 B