AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

PART I – LISTENING

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1. The student went to the right room. Which room did he go to?

a) the large room

b) the room on the left

c) the wrong room

d) the correct room

2.Peter and I have been conversing since 10 o’clock. What have we been doing?

a) talking

b) eating

c) walking

d) dancing

3. Where do you take the dirty clothes?

a) to the skating rink

b) to the kitchen

c) to the laundry

d) to the bookstore

4. Jack spilled the soda water. What was spilled?

a) the milk

b) the soft drink

c) the sweet wine

d) the salad dressing

5. You should select the right answer for each question. What should you do?

a) choose the right answer

b) correct the answer

c) study the right answer

d) try out the right answer

6. I asked for his opinion. What did I want?

a) his tools

b) his money

c) his ideas

d) his car

7. Mary asked Joe if he had a nice trip. Joe answered “Yes.”

a) He had an accident.

b) He enjoyed his trip.

c) He is going on a trip.

d) He had a poor time.

8. This hat fits me all right. I’ll take it.

a) It is the right size.

b) It is bright.

c) It is the wrong size

d) It is too tight.

9. Every six months Mr. Brown takes his car to the mechanic for inspection.

a) The mechanic repairs Mr. Brown’s car every 6 months.

b) Mr. Brown wrecks his car every 6 months.

c) Mr. Brown trades his car every 6 months.

d) The mechanic examines Mr. Brown’s car every 6 months.

10. Billy has football practice every afternoon at 4 o’clock. When does he have football practice?

a) in the morning

b) at night

c) at 4 p.m.

d) at 4 a.m.

11. What is the capacity of this water tank?

a) 20 gallons

b) 4 feet

c) 3 dollars

d) 6 pounds

12. He hears a strange noise. What kind of noise does he hear?

a) a bad noise

b) a familiar noise

c) an unfamiliar noise

d) a loud noise

13. Each of the boys has a separate room. What does each boy have?

a) an air-conditioned room

b) a room of his own

c) a room with a partition

d) a small room

14. Mr. Jones made a major change in the regulation. What kind of change was it?

a) a timely change

b) a temporary change

c) a small change

d) an important change

15. Mrs. King has a serious ailment. What does she have?

a) a doctor

b) a cure

c) a remedy

d) an illness

16. Pilots must read their instruments accurately. How must they read them?

a) quickly

b) alone

c) with others

d) correctly

17. Mr. Grayson told us to watch out. What did he tell us to do?

a) study the report

b) find the answer

c) be clear

d) be careful

18. John said, "It's 9 a.m. and I’m leaving right away.” When is he leaving?

a) at noon

b) before 9:00 a.m.

c) after a while

d) immediately

19. Watkins forgot my telephone number.

a) He got it from me.

b) He wrote it down.

c) He dialed it.

d) He didn’t remember it.

20. There’s something the matter with the engine.

a) The car doesn’t make any noise.

b) The car is not running well.

c) The engine was removed from the car.

d) The car is running fine.

21. The room was quiet.

a) It had many people in it.

b) It was very old.

c) It was not noisy.

d) It was very big.

22. John kept watching the people swim.

a) He went swimming with the people.

b) He liked to swim.

c) He continued helping the swimmers.

d) He continued to look at the swimmers.

23. The cat doesn’t like to take a bath.

a) It doesn’t like water.

b) It doesn’t like fire.

c) It doesn’t like dirt.

d) It doesn’t like fish.

24. Joe said, "This is a difficult course but I believe I can make it.”

a) He doesn’t think he will succeed.

b) He thinks he will succeed.

c) He’ll finish without difficulty.

d) He’s not going to take the course.

25. Our team was composed of three people.

a) The three people made up our team.

b) The three people defeated our team.

c) Our team talked to the three people.

d) Our team saw the three people.

26. Headquarters is next to the lab building.

a) It is beside the lab building.

b) It is across from the lab building.

c) It is above the lab building.

d) It is under the lab building.

27. They kept their people in mind.

a) They forgot their people.

b) They remembered their people.

c) They liked their people.

d) They neglected their people.

28. The cashier gave me some change. What did he give me?

a) checks for cash

b) cashier’s checks

c) coins

d) different money

29. Mr. Long like the cartoons in the evening newspaper. What were they?

a) news

b) drawings

c) stories

d) headlines

30. The clock is attached to the wall. Where is the clock?

a) hanging on the wall

b) away from the wall

c) on top of the wall

d) inside the wall

31. We were on a tour when the accident happened. What were we doing when the accident happened?

a) getting off the bus

b) taking a trip

c) building a tower

d) making a turn

32. Joe quit working after sunset. When did Joe stop?

a) after the sun came up

b) after sitting down

c) immediately after noon

d) after the sun went down

33. Tom asked the clerk, “How much are eggs?”What should the clerk say?

a) There are twelve in a carton.

b) They are 55 cents a dozen.

c) I like them scrambled.

d) They have protein in them.

34. The people are moving up so that they can see the game better. Where are they going?

a) next door

b) to the ocean

c) forward

d) to the rear

35. Thomas Adison was considered to be a genius. What does it mean?

a) He had extraordinary talent.

b) He was considerate of others.

c) He contributed to industry.

d) He had considerable wealth.

36. I have a pain in my right arm.

a) My arm has paint on it.

b) I have dirt on my right arm.

c) I have no feeling in my arm.

d) My arm hurts very much.

37. The mail clerk said that he was sorry he didn’t have a letter for me.

a) The mail clerk had a letter for me.

b) The mail clerk was sad.

c) There was no mail for me.

d) The mail clerk said I was sorry.

38. The children cooked their own supper tonight. I didn’t help them.

a) The children did all the work.

b) The children can’t cook at all.

c) My wife and I prepared the supper.

d) Supper was prepared by my wife.

39. In a bank, one must be able to identify oneself.

a) One must write a check.

b) One must prove who one is.

c) One must show that one has money.

d) One must show the writer of the check.

40. What is the function of this switch?

a) It’s electrical.

b) It’s used to turn on the motor.

c) It’s only a very small part.

d) It’s used only once a day.

41. John said that his car is in good shape.

a) Its condition is good.

b) The owner of the car is good.

c) Its price is good.

d) The car’s design is good.

42. Occasionally, Joe becomes irritated with his friends.

a) He gets too involved with his friends.

b) He becomes annoyed with his friends.

c) He jokes with his friends.

d) He picks his friends carefully.

• occasionally = sometimes

43. Henry, please take charge of the class.

a) Study the class.

b) Leave the class.

c) Dismiss the class.

d) Control the class.

44. I’m running short of cash at present.

a) I have only small bills.

b) I have more money than usual.

c) I have a lot of cash at present.

d) I have little money now.

run out of = use up

45. Did you intend to do that?

a) Yes, I found out about it later.

b) Yes, it was a lucky accident.

c) Yes, I planned it carefully.

d) Yes, it was a surprise to me.

• Intend = aim, plan, expect

46. What is the bulb used for?

a) to measure electricity

b) to emit electric light

c) to turn on the light

d) to switch off the light

47. The humidity is high this afternoon. What is the weather like?

a) It is cloudy.

b) It is damp.

c) It is windy.

d) It is hot.

Humidity = moisture

48. The hotel manager said that Jim will operate the elevator today. What will Jim do?

a) He will repair the elevator.

b) He will study the elevator.

c) He will run the elevator.

d) He will use the elevator.

49. Did you help her make up her mind?

a) Yes, I helped her decide.

b) Yes, I looked for a new sign.

c) Yes, I decided for myself.

d) Yes, I minded about the maid.

50. We have to tear down the engine. What will we have to do?

a) take the engine out

b) run the engine slower

c) take the engine apart

d) replace the engine

51. This is a harmless animal.

a) It won’t hurt you.

b) The animal is afraid.

c) It can kill you.

d) It may hurt you.

52. Although this saw is new, it’s dull.

a) It’s rusty.

b) It needs to be cleaned.

c) It’s very sharp.

d) It’s hard to cut with.

53. Tom coiled the wire before he put it away.

a) He marked it.

b) He cut it in half.

c) He arranged it in circles.

d) He straightened the wire.

54. He said he would pick me up in his truck.

a) He told me he would sell his truck.

b) He told me he would call for me in his truck.

c) He said I should call him up.

d) He said he would get a used truck.

55. Every night the wind dies down. What happens when the wind dies down?

a) It is blowing full blast. = explode

b) The wind is strong.

c) The wind becomes still.

d) It is very cold.

56. Yesterday, it drizzled all day.

a) Heavy rains fell all day.

b) Sleet fell during the storm.

c) There was a light rain.

d) It snowed all day.

Sleet = hail

57. A : I hear that Lt. Winters is joining you. B :Yes. What kind of person do you think he is?

What does the man what to know about Lt. Winters?

a) if he has good character

b) where he is coming from

c) when he is expected to arrive

d) who his parents are

58. A: What did you tell them? B : The situation is critical. =

วิ�กฤติ�What does the man mean?

a) There is nothing to talk about.

b) Something funny is happening.

c) Something strange is happening.

d) There is a severe problem.

59. A : Why can’t you let me in? B : I forgot the key.

Why can’t the man and the woman go in?

a) She has forgotten how.

b) No one is there.

c) The door is locked.

d) The man won’t let her.

60. A : What does Billy want ? B : A blanket. Why does Billy want a blanket?

a) He’s cold.

b) He’s thirsty.

c) He’s hurt.

d) He’s hungry

61. A : Can your brother lift that heavy weight? B : Yes, he is the school champion in weight lifting. How will you describe the man’s brother?

a) He is interesting.

b) He is fat.

c) He is muscular.

d) He is studious.

62. A : The club had a meeting last night. B : I know I was present. = ปรากฎติวิWhat did the man mean?

a) He attended the meeting.

b) He was the leader of the club.

c) He received a gift at the meeting.

d) He enjoys the club’s meetings.

63. A : Why are you waiting for? B : For you to apologize. What does she expect the man to do?

a) open the door for her

b) leave the room

c) tell her he is sorry

d) introduce her

64. A : What is the matter? B : That man tried to grab my purse.

What has happened?

a) Someone insulted the woman.

b) Someone tried to rob the woman.

c) Someone left the woman.

d) Someone wanted to borrow money.

65. A : Do you want some help? B : Yes. Will you please catalog these books so we can find what we want?What did the man asked the woman to do?

a) Put the books on a shelf according to size.

b) Write the titles of the books on their covers.

c) List the books in some orderly way.

d) Put the books in a neat pile.

• Catalog = list

66. A : What’s Peter’s house like? B : It’s huge. What did she say about the house?

a) His house is pretty.

b) His house is big.

c) His house is modern.

d) His house is old.

PART II – READING

Directions for items 67-100. Select the best answer and mark your answer sheet, a, b, c, or d.

67. Bill, the cafeteria is straight ahead. I mean that it is ______ .

  a) in front of you

b) in an old building

c) a good place to eat

d) around the corner

68. I learned to swim by myself.

a) without resistance

b) without assistance

c) with assistance

d) by being selfish

69. When water is boiled, it changes to ______ .

a) waves

b) vapor

c) solid

d) liquid

70. Steve bought a barometer to ______ atmospheric pressure.

  a) measure

b) increase

c) weigh

d) support

71. We must ______ drive a car without a driver’s license.

  a) perhaps

b) always

c) never

d) usually

72. Ed : How long has Mr. Rivers studied English? Tom : He ______ for one month.

a) has been studying

b) will study

c) is studying

d) studies

73. Mr. Clark _______ for that company for ten years.

  a) been working

b) is working

c) is being worked

d) has been working

74. If you get a bargain, you ______ .

  a) pay too much money for something

b) buy an item at a lower price

c) buy better merchandise

d) buy poor merchandise

75. Dogs react to kindness by showing affection.

a) resort

b) respond

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76. If a shirt is on sale, the price is _______ .

  a) too much

b) enough

c) higher

d) lower

77. It’s getting late. Drink up.

  a) Finish your drink.

b) Order a drink.

c) Don’t drink too much.

d) Fill your glass.

78. John needs Bill’s book to study. He should say to Bill, “_______ I borrow your book?”

  a) Had

b) Would

c) May

d) Did

79. Joe has ______ this trip for a long time.

  a) been planning

b) been planned

c) planning

d) plans

80. Was the pilot _______ by the bright lights?

  a) confuse

b) confused

c) to confuse

d) confusing

81. George : Can you tell me how to find the laboratory? Elaine : Yes, ______ .

a) step outside the store and just left to your turn

b) just outside step the store and turn to your left

c) just step outside the store and turn to your left

d) just to your left turn and step outside the store

82. The student told his roommate, “You can count on me.”

 

a) count my money

b) depend on me

c) tell my age

d) count for me

83. The soldiers will assemble in the morning. They will _____ . 

a) sleep longer

b) eat in groups

c) leave separately

d) gather in front of headquarters

84. The white book on the table is _______ . 

a) their

b) ours

c) them

d) us

85. The sun radiates heat and light.

  a) stores up

b) absorbs

c) contains

d) gives off

86. That steel pipe cannot be bent. It is _______ .

  a) dirty

b) soft

c) artificial

d) rigid - แข็�ง

87. What does it stand for?

 

a) fight

b) represent

c) allow

d) make

88. John must leave at once.

  a) right away

b) sometime

c) at any time

d) later

89. The students who are waiting outside ______ come in now.

 

a) may have

b) had

c) can

d) would

90. We will visit them today because we have not ______ them in three months.

 

a) seen

b) see

c) to see

d) saw

91. If I _______ enough money, I would buy a new car. 

a) have had

b) will have

c) having

d) had

92. There is nothing but empty space above the atmosphere. This condition can be called _______ .

a) a vacuum

b) a breeze

c) atmospheric pressure

d) air layers

93. Ancient people cooled water in pottery jars. The porous pottery allowed some of the water to leak through the sides and evaporate. This caused the water inside to lose some of its heat. Today campers often store their water in cloth bags that allow some of the water to leak through and evaporate.According to this paragraph, _______ .

  a) pottery jars were kept from leaking by cooling them

b) pottery jars that leaked were not used

c) some modern campers use an ancient method to cool their water

d) ancient people cooled themselves by using pottery jars

Porous = ร�พร น

94. I tore my coat on a nail. I hope it won’t show.

  a) I hope the nail will stay up.

b) I hope the tear won’t be noticeable.

c) I hope my coat can’t be seen.

d) I hope it won’t rip on the nail.

95. Mary won’t be here, and John won’t be here ______ .

  a) either

b) too

c) neither

d) also

96. “To be in debt” means ______ .

  a) to owe money

b) to be in a department store

c) to lend money to someone else

d) to be put into prison

97. It’s quite a hot day.

  a) better

b) not a

c) a pretty

d) too a

98. There are many small towns similar_______ this one.

a) of

b) as

c) then

d) to

99. Would you mind ______ the door?

  a) close

b) to have closed

c) closing

d) closed

100. Jack likes to swim.

  a) He likes to swimming.

b) He likes swim.

c) He likes swimming.

d) He likes for swim.