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The document appears to be an English proficiency test that assesses listening comprehension skills through multiple choice questions.

The document is an English language placement test that evaluates listening skills for proper course placement at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.

The listening test covers topics like weather, work, family, transportation, health and covers everyday conversations and situations.

BOOKLET NO: 01653

Defense Language Institute


English Language Center
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST


ALCPT FORM 114

Time Limit:
PARTI- 25 Minutes
PART ll - 30 Minutes

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY


AMERICAN LANGUAGE COURSE PLACEMENT TEST

FORM 114

PART: I LISTENING.

1. The traffic made driving dangerous.


b) The low clouds made it hard to see.
c) The heavy rain made the road slippery.

2. a) My boss told me to stay in the office.


b) My boss forced me to go home.
c) My boss allowed me to leave work.

3. a) Mrs. White is Mr. Jackson’s employee.


b) Mr. Jackson works for Mrs. White.
c) Mr. Jackson is the employer.

4. a) Phoebe’s idea is different from Henry’s.


b) Phoebe supports Henry’s idea.
c) Phoebe thought of her own idea.

5. a) He wanted to be president.
b) He contacted the president.
c) He watched the president on television.

6. a) Yes, I’ll convince you to come.


b) Yes, I’ll advise you to come.
c) Yes, I’ll help you remember.

7. a) drizzle
b) tornadoes
c) hurricanes

8. a) leave the area


b) stay in their homes
c) get ready to fight
9. a) He can’t see.
b) He can’t walk.
c) He can’t hear.

10. a) It definitely will snow.


b) There is a good chance it will snow.
c) It definitely will not snow.

11. a) turn around


b) drive around it
c) drive through

12. a) plants and animals


b) money and companies
c) people and cultures

13. a) Light clothes make it easier for you to see in front of you.
b) Light clothes make it easier for you to ride your bicycle.
c) Light clothes make it easier for others to see you.

14. a) economics
b) physics
c) chemistry

15. a) The letter signed by the captain.


b) The captain was signed the letter.
c) The letter was signed by the captain.

16. a) They have eaten spicy food many times.


b) They are new to spicy food.
c) They have trouble eating spicy food.

17. a) The report has many problems.


b) The report is very good.
c) The report is not finished.

18. a) He writes stories.


b) He helps sick animals.
c) He designs buildings.
19. a) Someone washed it.
b) Someone threw a rock at it.
c) Someone left the car door unlocked.

20. a) I will finish my college classes this fall.


b) I will start a new semester this fall.
c) I will visit a college this fall.

21. a) He was going to eat his vegetables.


b) He was going to hurt himself.
c) He was going to clean his room.

22. a) I saved some money.


b) I borrowed some money.
c) I spent some Money

23. a) She let me eat some of her lunch.


b) She invited me to lunch.
c) She cooked lunch for me.

24. a) I ate a lot, but that was a mistake.


b) I ate a lot, but that was okay.
c) I ate a little, but I wanted to eat more.

25. a) It stopped unexpectedly.


b) It stopped after the driver warned us.
c) It slowed down gently before stopping.

26. a) The lettuce is fresh.


b) The lettuce is delicious.
c) The lettuce is bad.

27. a) traffic lights


b) dangerous turns
c) low speed limits
28. a) She definitely met her friend.
b) She probably did not meet her friend.
c) I am sure she did not meet her friend.

29. a) …he has a cold.


b) …he looked healthy this morning.
c) …he was in a car accident.

30. a) English is more difficult than Spanish.


b) You should exercise regularly.
c) New York is a large American city.

31. a) He may serve.


b) He is too young to serve.
c) He wants to serve.

32. a) The company gave him a job.


b) The company fired him.
c) The company warned him.

33. a) a new work schedule


b) a new military rule
c) a new fighting plan

34. a) He usually disagrees with his friends.


b) He shows no consideration for them.
c) He is concerned about them.

35. Lightning was hit three houses.


b) Three houses hit by lightning.
c) Lightning hit three houses.

36. a) a quick message about the storm


b) a long program about the storm
c) many stories about the storm

37. a) Zack received the most votes.


b) Zack was chosen to serve.
c) Zack was elected by many people.
38. a) …my alarm clock did not ring.
b) …I went to bed late.
c) …I had to get to work quickly.

39. a) Victor takes care of his baby brother.


b) Victor lets his baby brother sleep.
c) Victor plays with his baby brother.

40. a) The child walked into the river.


b) The child walked next to the river.
c) The child walked away from the river.

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