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AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST PRACTICE TEST No. 3 LISTENING Directions for questions 1 through 25. You will hear questions on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET. 1. What month comes right after July? 2. What color is your coat? 3. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commandant at 1:15. When does he have to be there? 4. What is the name of the last month of the year? 5. What country is located north of the United States? 6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book? 7. They are going to Chicago by jet plane. How will they go to Chicago? 8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary? 9. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do? 10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do? 11. Why did Sam go to the airport? 12. Why is Joe going to the barber’s shop? 13. Who is a sergeant? 14. Practically all American homes have radios. How many homes have radios? 15. I have a lot of time. What is the meaning of “a lot of”? 16. What kind of blade makes a helicopter rise into the air? 17. John goes to a technical school. What does he study? 18. Water can be changed into steam by heating. What do we mean by “changed”? 19. Billy starts football practice every afternoon at six o’clock. When does he begin? 20. Joe said “What is the width of this room?” What did Joe want to know? 21. I want to try on this shirt. What do I want to do? 22. The car is in very good shape. What is the meaning of “very good shape”? 23. Joe quit working after sunset. When did Joe quit? 24. John always reads the sports section in the newspaper. What does he read about? 25. “What time did you get up?” Bill asked. What did he ask? Directions for questions 26 through 50. You will now hear statements on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c or d, and mark your answer sheet. 26. The sky was overcast before the storm. 27. These shoes fit me. 28. Joseph cancelled his appointment. 29. The material of your suit is the same as mine. 30. The students are already eating lunch. 31. John ought to go to a doctor today. 32. Air is dense at sealevel. 33. I don’t have many pencils. 34. This blue suit is more expensive than the gray one. 35. The new student is nervous. 36. This woman has raised six children. 37. The student bought an inexpensive dictionary. 38. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person. 39. Bob is leaving soon. 40. He is looking at the newspaper now. 41. John would rather have a red car. 42. The story about Philip Nolan is fictional. 43. Lt. Jones is a very cautious pilot. 44. Mrs. Jones saw a light in the distance. 45. Visiting American homes gives you an opportunity to speak English. 46. John usually goes to bed at eleven o’clock. 47. The needle moved to the left when the tank was empty. 48. The wires were hidden between the walls. 49. I sometimes have bacon and eggs for breakfast. 50. They are very fond of chicken and French fries. Directions for questions 51 through 60. You will hear dialogs on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet. 51. How many apples are on the table? There are only five, I think. How many apples did the man say are on the table? 52. Are you hungry? Yes, I’d like some dinner. What would the man like to do? 53. How is the weather in Miami today? The sun is shining and the sky is clear. What did the woman say about the weather? 54. What do you need to finish your work? I need some paste. What does the woman need? 55. How are the prices in that hotel? The rates are very reasonable. What did the man say about the rates? 56. You don’t look like you feel good. I have a pain in my arm. What did the man say? 57. Why are Mr. and Mrs. Smith so excited? They rescued their child. What did the woman say about Mr. and Mrs. Smith? 58. Well, Bill, I see that you’re reading my latest book. How do you like it? I think it’s very boring. What did the man say about the book? 59. When did Mr. Jones retire? He retired after working for twenty years. What does the man mean? 60. Why do you usually eat at this café? I like to eat here because it never closes. What did the woman say about the café? THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART OF THE TEST. N E X T T E X T AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST PRACTICE TEST No. 4 LISTENING Directions for questions 1 through 25. You will hear questions on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet. DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST BOOKLET. 1. John goes to the park on Wednesday of every week. When does he go to the park? 2. What month comes right after July? 3. What country is located south of the United States? 4. What is the name of the last month of the year? 5. If the teacher asks a question, what should you do? 6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book? 7. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do? 8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary? 9. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. How was the sky? 10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do? 11. Why did Sam go to the airport? 12. How far is it to the school? 13. Susan went to the zoo yesterday. What did she see there? 14. John is planning for a long flight. What is he planning for? 15. Mary doesn’t like her jacket because one sleeve is too long. What is too long? 16. The theatre was loaded with people. How was the theatre? 17. That woman can lift very heavy objects. How would you describe her? 18. The trip was made over bumpy roads. What kind of roads were they? 19. This fruit grows on a vine. Where does it grow? 20. My friend works every day except Sunday. How many days a week does he work? 21. John would rather have a hamburger than a hot dog. What would he prefer? 22. John ate some dessert at noon. What did he eat? 23. The military is very concerned about this student. How does the military feel about him? 24. This student works independently of others. How does he work? 25. You should study your lessons in advance. When should you study your lessons? Directions for questions 26 through 50. You will now hear statements on the test tape. Select the one correct answer a, b, c, or d and mark your answer sheet. 26. I hear an aircraft. 27. Take your time. 28. I’m making the coffee now. 29. My friend felt sick yesterday. 30. He was getting tired from walking all afternoon. 31. This pencil is like that one. 32. The doctor says I have the flu. 33. Jack asked “Do you enjoy fishing?” Tom replied, “Yes, it is my favorite sport.” 34. He thought about buying the book. 35. This metal can be bent easily into any shape. 36. Air can be expanded. 37. The student is confused by all the names. 38. You should never skip class. 39. The mechanic is feeling a little blue today. 40. Joe always obeyed his father. 41. John was too late to catch the bus. 42. I expect Joe will go to the party. 43. Philip has just a little bit of money. 44. The motor sometimes get overheated. 45. You must make your students study. 46. 47. Joe needs to visit the dentist for treatment of his tooth. 48. I have a date with my girlfriend this afternoon. 49. He had hardly any money with him. 50. Tom said “I’ll write twice a week on my trip”. Directions for questions 51 through 60. You will hear dialogs 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 barber’s shop. Why did Joe go to the barber’s shop? 52. Sgt. Brown, where are you going in such a hurry? I’m going to the club for dinner. Where will Sgt. Brown eat? 53. Our friends are going to Chicago next month. Yes, I know. This morning they told me they’re going by jet plane. How will their friends get to Chicago? 54. Where did Captain Murphy go? He went to headquarters. He had to report the commandant at 3:15. When does the captain have to be there? 55. Have you noticed anything unusual about the moon tonight? Yes, there’s a ring around it. What does the woman see? 56. How do you like Ann’s new winter hat? It’s nice, and it’s the brightest red I’ve seen. What did the man say about the hat? 57. Were Don’s parents happy to meet his fiancée? Yes, they were delighted to meet her. Who were Don’s parents glad to meet? 58. Are the crops going to be good this year? Yes, they should be, because we’ve had an excellent combination of rain and sunshine. What are the woman and man talking about? 59. Did you friend live after his terrible traffic accident? I haven’t gone to the hospital today, but I heard that he made it okay. What did the woman hear about the friend? 60. What would you do if one of your friends told you he didn’t like the color of your hair? I would totally ignore him. What did the woman mean? THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PART OF THE TEST