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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 identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is talking about _____.
A
the past
B
the present
C
the future
 

 2. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which food will Mario NOT eat?
A
cheese
B
steak
C
onions
 

 3. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Who wrote the paper?
A
Mary
B
Kathy
C
Mary Kathy
 

 4. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which sentence is true?
A
The weather was colder yesterday.
B
The weather is warmer today.
C
The weather was warmer yesterday.
 

 5. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is talking about _____.
A
the past 
B
the present
C
the future
 

 6. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which sentence could be true?
A
Ron weighs 69 kg, and Taylor weighs 76 kg.
B
Ron weighs 76 kg, and Taylor weighs 69 kg.
C
Ron weighs 69 kg, and Taylor weighs 69 kg.
 

 7. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is talking about _____.
A
the past
B
the present
C
the future
 

 8. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker thinks you can't _____ Lisa.
A
hear
B
trust
C
match
 

 9. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker plans to buy _____.
A
one thing
B
two things
C
three things
 

 10. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

This is a _____.
A
refusal
B
complaint
C
compliment
 

 11. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which sentence is true?
A
The speaker has no money.
B
The speaker has some money.
C
The speaker will give you money.
 

 12. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is probably __________.
A
at a travel agency
B
at a doctor’s office
C
at a restaurant
 

 13. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is talking about ___________.
A
why the woman spoke
B
when the woman spoke
C
how the woman spoke
 

 14. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker thinks ____________.
A
scuba diving is dangerous
B
you’re not going scuba diving
C
scuba diving is usually safe
 

 15. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

You should send a fax to __________.
A
a man
B
a woman
C
two people
 

 16. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

Which happened first?
A
I arrived.
B
I saw the band.
C
The band started playing.
 

 17. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is talking about __________.
A
one person
B
at least two people
C
three or more people
 

 18. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker’s grandfather is ______.
A
dead
B
blind
C
alive
 

 19. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best answers the question.

How much water does Tom want?
A
none
B
a small amount
C
a large amount
 

 20. 

Listen to the audio and identify the choice that best completes the statement.

The speaker is going to _____________.
 
A
spend some money at the bank
B
put some money in the bank
C
get some money from the bank
 

 21. 

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

 22. 

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

 23. 

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

 24. 

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

 25. 

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
 

 26. 

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

 27. 

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

 28. 

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

 29. 

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

 30. 

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

 31. 

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

 32. 

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
 

 33. 

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

 34. 

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
 

 35. 

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

 36. 

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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.
 

 37. 

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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
 

 38. 

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
 

 39. 

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

 40. 

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
 

 41. 

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
 

 42. 

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?
 

 43. 

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

 44. 

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?
 

 45. 

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

 46. 

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

 47. 

Look at the picture and choose the best answer.
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The plate is
______ the fork.
A
under
B
next to
C
between
D
behind
 

 48. 

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.
 

 49. 

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

 50. 

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

 51. 

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

 52. 

Look at the picture and choose the word.
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A
pineapples
B
bananas
C
apples
D
milk
 

 53. 

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
 

 54. 

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

 55. 

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

 56. 

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
 

 57. 

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.
 

 58. 

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

 59. 

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

 60. 

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
 

 61. 

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
 

 62. 

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

 63. 

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
 

 64. 

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

 65. 

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

 66. 

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
 

 67. 

Read the resume.

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

 68. 

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

 69. 

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
 

 70. 

Read the shopping list.

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



 
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