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Placement Test

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

Latifa lives in______.
A
a house
C
a condominium
B
an aparment
D
a mobile home
 
SO1.mp3
 

 2. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

Anakiya has a ______.
A
headache
C
backache
B
fever
D
cold
 
SO2.mp3
 

 3. 
Listen and choose the best answer.

What are the directions you hear?
A
Turn right on Center Street. Then turn left on Main.
C
Turn around and go to Center Street.Then turn left on Main.
B
Turn left on Center Street. Then turn left on Main.
D
Go straight ahead on Center Street.Then turn left on Main.
 
SO3.mp3
 

 4. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

How many bedrooms does the house have?
A
3
C
2
B
5
D
4
 
SO4.mp3
 

 5. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

What’s the matter?
A
The patient has a sore throat.
C
The patient is hungry.
B
The patient has a stomachache.
D
The patient isn’t sleeping well.
 
SO56.mp3
 

 6. 
Listen to the audio again and choose the best answer.

What medicine does the patient need?
A
The patient needs rest.
C
The patient needs soup.
B
The patient has a stomachache.
D
The patient needs cough syrup.
 
SO56.mp3
 

 7. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

What will the woman do the next time she buys a car?
A
Go see a pushy salesman.
C
Look in the paper for a private owner.
B
Drive around her neighborhood.
D
Go to a used car lot.
 
SO7.mp3
 

 8. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

How many televisions will the man buy?
A
six
C
one
B
four
D
He doesn’t say.
 
SO8.mp3
 

 9. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

What did Rosa’s doctor say would happen if Rosa didn’t stop eating junk food?
A
The doctor said Rosa would have highblood pressure.
C
The doctor said Rosa’s health would improve.
B
The doctor said Rosa would gain a lot of weight.
D
The doctor said Rosa would have serious health problems.
 
SO910.mp3
 

 10. 
Listen to the audio and choose the best answer.

What did Rosa’s doctor say would happen if Rosa did more exercise?
A
Rosa’s cholesterol should go down.
C
Rosa would lose weight.
B
Rosa would lose weight.
D
Rosa would have health problems.
 
SO910.mp3
 

 11. 
Diego ______ to the café with Rina every morning.
A
gone
B
go
C
goes
D
going
 

 12. 
Alexi works in a restaurant. He is a ______.
A
reporter
B
lawyer
C
teacher
D
waiter
 

 13. 
How do you ______ your name?
A
e-mail
B
female
C
student
D
spell
 

 14. 
Choose the correct word.
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A
eggs
B
chicken
C
rice
D
cookies
 

 15. 
Susan ________ Paul’s invitation to go to the party on Sunday. She is going alone.
A
broke up
B
turned on
C
ran out
D
turned down
 

 16. 
I didn’t call you because my phone is __________.
A
working
B
broken
C
clogged
D
bend
 

 17. 
Many U.S. holidays are ______ Mondays.
A
on
B
in
C
for
D
at
 

 18. 
Ho is from ______.
A
Korean
B
Korea
C
Chinese
D
nationality
 

 19. 
A ______ is a kind of transportation.
A
bus
B
newsstand
C
wallet
D
passport
 

 20. 
Choose the correct word.
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A
shirt
B
sweater
C
coat
D
jacket
 

 21. 
Nico is an excellent swimmer. He always finishes in ______ place.
A
first
B
last
C
fifth
D
tenth
 

 22. 
The motorcycle Luis wants costs $12,000. How do you write 12,000 in words?
A
one thousand two hundred
B
twelve hundred
C
one hundred twenty
D
twelve thousand
 

 23. 
Paul and Dan ______ very good chess players.
A
is
B
are
C
be
D
was
 

 24. 
Choose the correct information: e-mail address
A
9/3/05
B
(310) 555-7957
C
657 A Main Street
D
Carlos@easy*post.com
 

 25. 
He ______ best at night when it is quiet.
A
study
B
studying
C
studies
D
student
 

 26. 
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Look at Jorge’s schedule above and choose the best answer.
How often does he go to work?
A
twice a week
B
every weekday
C
every evening
D
at 8 a.m.
 

 27. 
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Look at Jorge’s schedule above.
When does he spend time with friends?
A
Friday evenings
B
Friday mornings
C
Every Monday evening
D
Tuesday and Thursday
 

 28. 
We just found the perfect person for the new receptionist position. She is very _______ and highly efficient.
A
dull
B
pleasant
C
hazardous
D
exhausting
 

 29. 
Tanya is married to Oscar. They are ______.
A
husband and sister-in-law
B
divorced
C
husband and wife
D
single parents
 

 30. 
Marla and Tan are waiting for the bus to arrive. ______ are waiting for ______ to arrive.
A
She / them
B
They / it
C
Their / him
D
They / them
 

 31. 
The date 9/17/84 is the same as ______.
A
September 9, 1984
B
Feb. 10, 1999
C
August 8, 1984
D
September 17, 1984
 

 32. 
Choose the best question for this answer:
Jennifer Lopez is a famous actress.
A
Do you know Jennifer Lopez personally?
B
Is that Jennifer Lopez over there?
C
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
D
Where is Jennifer Lopez?
 

 33. 
I’m sorry. I have to go. I have to ______ the 6:00 pm train.
A
break
B
catch
C
ran
D
commute
 

 34. 
Choose the correct question.
We need to buy milk.
A
How much do we need?
B
How many we need?
C
How much we need?
D
How many do we need?
 

 35. 
My sister ______ sick for three days since she went swimming at the beach.
A
is
B
were
C
has been
D
have been
 

 36. 
There is no need to ________ your voice. I can understand you well.
A
raise
B
reject
C
rice
D
race
 

 37. 
Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
mc037-1.jpg

The plate is ______ the fork.
A
under
B
next to
C
between
D
behind
 

 38. 
Who is most sure of going to college?
A
Fran: I could go to college after I graduate.
B
Than: I want to go to college someday.
C
Kim Dae: I’ll go to college after high school.
D
Sophie: I might go to college next year.
 

 39. 
Michael always has a lot of new ideas. What is he like?
A
friendly
B
messy
C
creative
D
selfish
 

 40. 
The newspaper ______ late yesterday.
A
come
B
is coming
C
came
D
will come
 

 41. 
What countries ______ visited?
A
have you been
B
have you
C
has you
D
will you
 

 42. 
Look at the picture and choose the word.
mc042-1.jpg
A
pineapples
B
bananas
C
apples
D
milk
 

 43. 
I need to meet someone at the office early tomorrow. Can you _________ at 6:30 a.m., please?
A
get me up
B
stay me up
C
look up
D
wake me up
 

 44. 
Teenagers are going through this stage of life.
A
infancy
B
adulthood
C
middle age
D
adolescence
 

 45. 
Which is not a kind of jewelry?
A
necklace
B
hat
C
bracelet
D
ring
 

 46. 
Read the message below and choose the best answer.

While You Were Out
Sondra called at 10:30 a.m. She can’t meet you for lunch at the restaurant tomorrow.
Please call her when you get home from work. Her number is (212) 555-4556.

The message includes Sondra’s ______.
A
phone number
B
e-mail address
C
address
D
birthdate
 

 47. 
Choose the sentence that best answers the question.
Where are you?
A
I’m Rodrigo.
B
It’s a beautiful city.
C
I’m in New Orleans.
D
He is a student.
 

 48. 
What do you do when you go shopping?
A
buy things
B
make things
C
relax
D
exercise
 

 49. 
What has a list of your work experience and job skills?
A
degree
B
resume
C
report card
D
diploma
 

 50. 
Read the article.

A Healthy Lifestyle
In many countries around the world, people are living longer than before. People have healthier lifestyles, and healthcare is better, too. A healthy diet means eating many fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to drink plenty of water. Exercise is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. People should exercise several times a week.


Choose the best answer. People should drink ______.
A
fresh fruits
B
a lot of water
C
a healthy lifestyle
D
longer than before
 

 51. 
Read the article.
A Healthy Lifestyle
In many countries around the world, people are living longer than before. People have healthier lifestyles, and healthcare is better, too. A healthy diet means eating many fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also important to drink plenty of water. Exercise is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. People should exercise several times a week.

It says a healthy lifestyle includes ______.
A
wearing a seatbelt
B
sleeping 8 hours a night
C
exercise
D
drinking milk
 

 52. 
I couldn’t help ________ your letter.
A
reading
B
read
C
to read
D
going to read
 

 53. 
Choose the sentence that best reports what Li said.

“I’m having friends over for dinner,” Li said.

Li said that she ________friends over for dinner.
A
have
B
doesn´t have
C
has had
D
was having
 

 54. 
It is important to drive ______on wet roads.
A
careful
B
carefully
C
careless
D
carelessly
 

 55. 
We are waiting ______.
A
about a bus
B
for a bus
C
with a bus
D
by bus
 

 56. 
Read the resume.
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Where did Jennifer go to college?
A
University of California
B
University of San Francisco
C
Mission High School
D
University of San Diego
 

 57. 
Read the resume.

mc057-1.jpg

Jennifer speaks ______languages.
A
three
B
four
C
two
D
five
 

 58. 
Read the resume.
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Jennifer has the skills to be a______.
A
nurse
B
cashier
C
business woman
D
teacher
 

 59. 
Read the shopping list.

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What are two items Mariko needs?
A
milk and tomatoes
B
milk and eggs
C
lettuce and eggs
D
lettuce and fish
 

 60. 
Read the shopping list.

mc060-1.jpg

How many items does Mariko need?
A
2
B
5
C
6
D
7
 

 61. 
Read the article and answer the question.

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Bob Marley: Music for the World

Despite the fact that he died almost 30 years ago, Bob Marley is still one of the best-known names in world music. He invented a style of music called reggae, and his recordings are still popular all over the world today. Marley grew up on the island nation of Jamaica. He began to play in clubs there when he was 18. In 1980, near the end of his life, he traveled around Europe with his group, Bob Marley and the Wailers. These performances attracted the largest audiences of any musical act in Europe at that time.

Marley's music was a lively combination of Jamaica's African music and American blues music. His first songs talked about the difficulties faced by people living in the poorest neighborhoods in Jamaica. These songs were especially popular with young people who wanted to help change things for the better. Throughout his life, this issue was always present in his work. In his early 20s, Marley joined a religious organization in Jamaica called the Rastafarians. They believe strongly in human rights for everyone. From that time on, his Rasta beliefs heavily influenced the way he lived his life as well the songs he wrote.

Which of the following is NOT true about Bob Marley?
A
He was 18 years old in 1980.
B
He helped to create a new form of music.
C
He lived part of his life in Jamaica.
D
His group was called Bob Marley and the Wailers.
 

 62. 
Read the article and complete the sentence.

Marley became a Rastafarian ____.
A
when he was a young child
B
at age 18
C
after age 20
D
in 1980
 

 63. 
Read and answer True or Flase.
 
Marley's music was influenced by American music.
A
True
B
False
 

 64. 
Read and answer True or Flase.

As a child, Marley lived in Africa.
A
True
B
False
 

 65. 
Read the article and complete the sentence.

According to the writer, Bob Marley ____.
A
cared a lot about poor people
B
didn't really like playing in clubs
C
studied music in the U.S.
D
didn't have strong religious feelings
 

 66. 
Read the article. Then answer the following questions using the information in the article.
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The Emperor Penguin

         The seasons in Antarctica are the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. That means that it's winter there in the middle of July. At that time, almost all of the wildlife leaves for warmer climates. Only the emperor penguin stays behind to spend the winter, living on the open ice and swimming among the ice floes. The emperor penguin is the largest of the 17 species of penguins found in different parts of the world. This particular type never leaves its home at the South Pole.
          One very special adaptation allows emperor penguins to survive and raise their young in such a harsh climate. They gather together in large groups to keep each other warm. They take turns moving to the inside of the group. In this way, each penguin is able to have long periods of time away from the icy cold temperatures and the wind. Once each penguin has had their turn, it goes back to the edge, giving another penguin some time in the warm center of the circle.
          Every year, after the female penguin lays her single egg, she leaves it behind. She swims away toward the open ocean in search of food, first traveling as much as 80 kilometers (50 miles) across the frozen ice to get there. And what does she do with the egg? She leaves it at the feet of the male emperor penguin, who balances it on his feet and covers it with his warm feathers. A male emperor penguin can stand like that for as long as 65 days through icy winds and terribly cold temperatures. In addition, he eats nothing for that entire time. When the mother returns with food for the baby, the father leaves on his own trip in search of his own food. Meanwhile, the mother feeds and takes care of the baby that hatched while she was away. In this way, the parents are able to survive and, at the same time, assure the survival of their young.

There are ____ different species of penguins.
A
7
B
17
C
70
 

 67. 
Read the article. Then answer the questions using the information in the article.
                          
The parent penguins travel about ____ kilometers across the ice to get to the ocean.
A
65
B
80
C
90
 

 68. 
Read the article. Then answer the questions using the information in the article.
                                                 
How many eggs does a female emperor penguin lay each year?
A
one
B
two
C
three
 

 69. 
Read the article. Then answer the questions using the information in the article.
                          
In Antarctica, it's ____ in July.
A
summer
B
fall
C
winter
 

 70. 
Read the article. Then answer the questions using the information in the article.
                          
Some penguins spend all of their time in the warm center of the penguin circle.
A
True
B
False
 



 
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