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The passage appears to be about an English language proficiency test, containing listening comprehension questions and reading passages.

The passage is about an English language proficiency exam containing listening comprehension questions and reading passages about various topics.

The questions in the passage are multiple choice with 4 answer options (a, b, c, d) testing comprehension of short dialogues or passages.

AMERICAN LANGUAGE CAUSE

NO. 1 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. The instructor asked “Are you going to the dance” The student said
“I’d like to but I have to study” What did the student mean?
a. He will go b. He can’t go.
c. He finished his studies. d. He likes to study.

2. LTC. Jones was told to report to the commander at 115.


When does he have to be there?
a. at 1005 b. at 1315
c. at 1515 d. at 1615

3. You should consult your dictionary. What should you do with it?
a. put it on the desk b. look up words in it
c. put a new cover on it d. correct it

4. Bob has a new bench vice in his work shop. What does he used it for?
a. for measuring lengthsb. for painting boards
c. for holding objects d. for sharpening tools

5. Barbara is going to New York by plane. What is Barbara planning to do?


a. buy a plane b. sell a plane
c. travel on a plane d. find an old plane

6. What color is your coat?


a. red b. wool
c. rain d. small

7. I hard the men talking about the snack bar.


What were they talking about?
a. a list of telephone numbers b. a new medicine
c. a group of workers d. a place to eat

8. What month comes right after July?


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

9. If Jack has an appointment with the dentist.


What is probably the matter with him?
a. He has a stomachache. b. He has a toothache.
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c. He feet hurt him. d. His eyes hurt him.

10. Lesson one is easier than lesson two.


Which lesson it less difficult to learn?
a. lesson one. b. lesson two
c. They are the same. d. Both are difficult.

11. Alisa ask “What is your given name?”


What name did she want to know?
a. your family name b. your father’s name
c. your mother’s name d. your first name

12. The clerk said I don’t think this suit need any alterations.
What did the clerk mean by alterations?
a. cleaning b. price tags
c. buttons d. changes

13. If the teacher asked you question. What should you do?
a. close the door b. follow him
c. answer it d. look at them

14. They are going to Chicago by jet. How will they get to Chicago?
a. They will fly. b. They will walk.
c. They will run. d. They will drive.

15. Today is Friday, I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
a. yesterday b. on Saturday
c. with George d. at the office

16. Why did Sam go to the airport?


a. to board the ship b. to get a haircut
c. to see the factory d. to meet his friend’s plane

17. What is a mail box use for?


a. stamping packages b. depositing letters
c. filling envelopes d. collecting stamps

18. Tom was please with the acceleration of the car.


What was he please with?
a. the ability to speed up b. the color of the car
c. the slowing-down action d. the stopping action

19. My friend lives in a spacious house. Where does he live?


a. in a large house b. in a small house
c. in a crowded house d. in a busy house

20. Joe bought a new horn for his car. What did he buy?
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a. a directional light b. a new headlight


c. a spare tire d. a warning device

21. Mr. Jones said I hope Henry will get in touch with me.
What did Mr. Jones want Henry to do?
a. like him b. remember him
c. contact him d. forget him

22. Sam glances through the book. What did he do?


a. He got it at a store. b. He read it slowly.
c. He looked at it for a long time. d. He read it quickly.

23. Bill said “That wire it not insulated.” What did he mean?
a. The wire is not good.
b. The wire is not covered for protection.
c. The wire is not carrying electricity.
d. The wire is not visible.

24. Who used this book originally?


a. Who used this book first.? b. Who wants to use this book.?
c. Who used this book frequently.? d. Who will be using this book.?

25. How far is it to the school?


a. Classes begin at eight o’clock.
b. Only young children go to school there.
c. The school is three miles from here.
d. The school is closed for the day.

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. On Saturdays the traffic is heavy downtown.


a. There are many people downtown.
b. Many people are walking on Saturdays.
c. There are many cars on the streets.
d. There are many lights on the streets.

27. The air in this room is invisible.


a. It can’t be seen. b. It is cool.
c. It is not humid. d. It is warm.

28. John notice the crooked line.


a. He saw it. b. He made it.
c. He moved it. d. He cut it.

29. This metal is flexible.


a. It is easily bent. b. It is very hard.
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c. It is bright. d. It is heavy.

30. This radio functions properly.


a. It plays too loudly. b. It needs repair.
c. It’s in good condition. d. It’s a cheap condition.

31. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.


a. He is well known. b. He is not known.
c. He does not know anyone. d. He is a dangerous person.

32. The teacher introduces a new student to the class.


a. He left a new student in class. b. He found a new student in class.
c. He registered a new student. d. He presented a new student.

33. The carpenter is drilling in the board.


a. He is driving nails in the board. b. He is making holes in it.
c. He is sawing the hoard. d. He is plugging holes.

34. He hears a strange noise.


a. He hears a new highway noise. b. He hears an unfamiliar noise.
c. He hears a familiar noise. d. He hears a low sound.

35. I am going to purchase this car.


a. I want to sell this car. b. I will buy this car.
c. I will follow this car. d. I have bought this car.

36. On his way home Bill ran into John at the drugstore.
a. Bill called John. b. Bill hurt John.
c. Bill telephoned John. d. Bill met John.

37. The lights are blinking.


a. The lights are not working properly.
b. They are colored.
c. The lights are turned off completely.
d. They are going on and off.

38. We eat a variety of vegetables everyday.


a. We eat different kinds of vegetables daily.
b. We always eat the same vegetables.
c. We eat vegetables with our meat every day.
d. We eat only one vegetable every day.

39. We were very fortunate to get tickets for the game.


a. There were many tickets for sale. b. We were lucky to get them.
c. We could not get the tickets. d. There were no more games.

40. Mr. James is a commercial pilot.


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a. The airlines pay him for flying. b. He flies for the Air Force.
c. He flies for sport. d. He sells airplanes.

41. Dough is an eager worker.


a. He is afraid of work. b. He likes to work.
c. He works slowly. d. He is a poor worker.

42. Mr. Smith look up his friend.


a. He left a message for them. b. His saw them on the bus.
c. He visited them. d. He wrote them some letter.

43. I feel weak today.


a. I’m old. b. I’m not angry.
c. I’m rich. d. I’m not strong.

44. I’ll give you a ring some time after 7 o’clock tonight.
a. I’ll ring the boor bell. b. I’ll visit you.
c. I’ll call on you. d. I’ll telephone you.

45. Lee sent a letter to his mother.


a. He mailed a letter. b. He and his mother sent a letter.
c. His mother sent him a letter. d. The letter was written by his mother.

46. The students failed the examination.


a. He passed it easily. b. He wasn’t successful.
c. He hasn’t taken it yet. d. He cheated on it.

47. Johnson went to the post office and cashes his money order.
a. He got some stamps. b. He deposited some money.
c. He mailed his money order. d. He obtained some money.

48. The wire is twisted.


a. It is broken. b. It is polished.
c. It is not straight. d. It is insulated.

49. This sentence looks like a puzzle to me.


a. It looks very easy. b. I solved it easily.
c. I don’t understand it. d. It’s not too difficult.

50. Mr. Bell said please give me some soap.


a. He wants to sell some soap. b. He wants to give me some soap.
c. He wants some soap from me. d. He wants no soap from anyone.

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. What did the doctor say Bill? He told me to cut out smoking.
What did the doctor tell Bill?
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a. to quit smoking
b. to reduce his smoking
c. that he didn’t need to smoke regularly
d. that he could continue smoking

52. Susie would you rather go to the movies or the skating rink?
I like to skate but I rather go to the movies. What does she means.?
a. She likes roller skating better. b. She has no choice.
c. She prefers the movies. d. She doesn’t like either one.

53. How is your son doing in school? He is highly motivated in his studies. What did
the woman say about her son?
a. He is very unhappy with his studies.
b. He has no great interest in his studies.
c. He wants to change courses.
d. He is very interested in his studies.

54. Will you repair this tier for me? I would replace it instead of repairing it.
What did the man mean?
a. He would repair it, but he wouldn’t replace it.
b. He wouldn’t replace or repair it.
c. He would replace it rather than repair it.
d. He would repair it and replace it.

55. You better put that food in the refrigerator right now. Why?
It spoils easily. What did the woman mean?
a. It will stay in good condition. b. It will decay quickly.
c. It will be safe to eat. d. It will remain unchanged.

56. How was your trip? I had a painful experience.


What kind of an experience was it?
a. a happy one b. an unpleasant one
c. an easy one d. a strange one

57. Do you have bacon ad eggs for breakfast? Occasionally. What did the man mean?
a. He has bacon and eggs every day.
b. He sometimes has bacon and eggs.
c. He doesn’t eat bacon and eggs.
d. He always has bacon and eggs.

58. What’s the matter, Jim? I’m getting tired. What did the man mean?
a. He is always tired. b. He is never tired.
c. He is going to get up. d. He will be tired soon.

59. Do you work all the time? We have two breaks a day. What is a break?
a. a mistake b. a complaint
c. a visitor d. a rest period
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60. Bill did you go to the game with John? I said I would then I changed
my mind. What did Bill mean?
a. He was undecided. b. He is going with John.
c. He decided not to go. d. He went to the game.

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.

61. If he…………his sweater, he wouldn’t have caught a cold.


a. had worn b. wear
c. wears d. wearing

62. He is……………in the military service.


a. b.
c. d.

63. Jones has only a few days to learn to drive.


a. He will need a lot of time. b. He has little time left.
c. He has studied every day. d. He has many days.

64. Clark has a lot of friends.


a. no b. a few
c. many d. five

65. This material can be used for camouflage.


a. to hide things b. for firewood
c. to mark positions d. for lumber

66. Ray has an expensive item.


a. a broken b. a bad
c. a costly d. a cheap

67. I like to read………….when I have enough time.


a. books b. the garden
c. a movie d. the piano

68. John spent his…………instead of putting it in the bank.


a. time b. gasoline
c. wallet d. money

69. I can’t go with you………..I’m busy.


a. that b. and
c. but d. because

70. The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight.
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a. landing b. captain
c. leaving d. number

71. They have been waiting for me……….5 o’clock.


a. during b. since
c. between d. for

72. Most people………..to read newspapers.


a. likes b. like
c. are alike d. were alike

73. John would have called the police if he……….the accident.


a. see b. saw
c. had seen d. sees

74. I was exhausted after working all day.


a. feeling fine b. active
c. tired d. asleep

75. He finished……….his tape.


a. listened to b. listens by
c. to listen d. listening to

76. He left the office early…………he could do some shopping.


a. if b. unless
c. that d. so

77. ………….you mind closing the window.?


a. May b. Could
c. If d. Would

78. The name of the last month of the years is………….


a. Winter b. December
c. past d. Saturday

79. The students are all set for the examination.


a. studying b. not there
c. ready d. getting ready

80. You……….review this lesson before you take the test.


a. did b. had to
c. ought to d. would

81. The conductor………..the train’s departure.


a. announced b. spoke
c. said d. told
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82. The target………..by the arrow.


a. was hit b. hits
c. hit d. was hitting

83. He spoke………him about flying.


a. to b. by
c. at d. about

84. She has been shopping………..a long time.


a. from b. during
c. since d. for

85. It rained a good deal……….the summer season.


a. by b. on
c. while d. during

86. There is no one……….us who could tell the difference.


a. upward b. among
c. for d. from

87. He didn’t check his page…………as the last page.


a. more thorough b. as thoroughly
c. as thorough d. thoroughly

88. A month ago, I……….here.


a. am coming b. came
c. will come d. shall come

89. We………..a picnic tomorrow.


a. will have b. have had
c. had d. did have

90. I am going………..to buy a new car.


a. for downtown b. downtown
c. at downtown d. into downtown

91. The weather is……….today than it was last night.


a. good b. better
c. nice d. best

92. You will learn more if you……….attention.


a. make b. have
c. pay d. do

93. In the U.S., conversation is……….proper during meals.


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a. consider b. considering
c. considered d. considers

94. ………..spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals.


a. Will use b. Use
c. To use d. Using

95. Aircraft pilots communicate…………control towers.


a. at b. for
c. during d. with

96. Did the students……….. a lot of homework last night.?


a. has b. had
c. having d. have

97. Arthur will………..the water.


a. write b. wash
c. drink d. crack

98. I……….happy to see you today.


a. am b. is
c. be d. very

99. The waitress asked, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?”
“…………….” He answered.
a. Oil and vinegar b. Well done
c. French fries d. Knife and fork

100. Choose the correct sentence.


a. To get me work it to takes 45 minutes.
b. It takes me 45 minutes to get to work.
c. To get work it takes to me 45 minutes.
d. 45 minutes it takes me to get to work.

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American Language Cause


NO. 1

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