AyBaRHA, 9 KIA Listening Comprehension Test.
Directions:
In this Test you will carefully listen to a text read aloud twice. The text is followed by 20 tasks.
You should do tasks 1 through 10 following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is
stated or implied in the text. The text will be read a second time and you should do tasks 11
through 20 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or implied in
the text. For each task you will choose from four possible answers (a, b, c or d), or two
symbols (+ or -) as specified prior to each task. Choose the best answer and mark the letter or
symbol of your choice on the Answer Sheet.
1. Task 1
Directions:
Statements 1 through 10 (on your Answer Sheet put down + if the statement is true, - if it is
false):
1. People normally are very sensitive to weather.
2. In the South of the US doctors usually have a lot of work in late spring.
3. Weather changes may cause serious health problems.
4. A storm may produce a negative effect on intelligence.
5. In the US, it is best to take exams in late summer.
6. Temperature may affect people's feelings.
7. Fat people must feel quite comfortable in July.
8. Low air pressure may be helpful.
9. The best time to remember important things is days of high air pressure.
10. Only people with chronic diseases are influenced by weather.