Nama : Ma’rifah M.

Datuamas
Kelas : TBI 2 (Semester 3)
Nim : 171160036

INTERPRETATIVE READING COMPREHENSION

1. What is meant by inference?

Answer: Conclusions are a proposition (sentences delsivered) taken from several premises (ideals od
thought) with inference rules (which apply). Conclusion is an idea that is an idea that is reached at the
end of the conversation. In other world, conclusions are the result of a conversation.

2.What will you combine in making inferences?

Answer: Take the main ideas of each paragraph and then combine the main ideas.

3.Make three inferences from the sentences below!

My wife and I tried to pack light but we made sure not to forget our bathing suits and
sunblock. I wasn’t sure if I would get seasick again so I made sure to pack some medicine for
my stomach.
Answer: - a couple husband and wife want to holiday

- Prepare medicine in case you get seasick

- Make sure not to forget our bathing suits and sunblock.

4. The average age of the population of many countries is getting older. It means that
businesses in those countries most adjust too older customer. In fact, many companies are
working to respond to the special needs of elderly. One example of this is the medical
industry. New medicines and technologies are being developed especially for the health
problems of older people. Another business that offers services for the elderly is tourist
industry. Many travel agents offer special trips for groups of older people. Finally, there are
many different kinds of products made for the elderly. These include everything from shoes
and shampoos to magazines and furniture.
Topic : The medical industry is developing new medicines for the elderly.
Underline the topic sentence. Then circle the letter in front of the best statement of the
author’s main idea.
a. The medical industry is developing new medicines for the elderly.
b. New products and services are being developed by many companies.
c. Many companies are developing products and services for the increasing elderly
population.
5. In some industrialized countries, people are retiring from work at an early age. This is
especially true in Europe, where many workers retire at age 55. In 1970, about half of the men
aged 55 continued to work. Now, only about 10-30% of that age group continue to work. The
reason for this trend is economic. Some European governments wanted people to retire early so
that their jobs could go to younger people but early retirement has created new economic.
 Governments are having trouble paying the pensions and health costs for all the additional
retired people.
Topic : In some industrialized countries, more people are retiring early.
Underline the topic sentence. Then circle the letter in front of the best statement of the
author’s main idea.

a. In some industrialized countries, more people are retiring early.

b. Early retirement starts at age 55
c. The trend to early retirement is creating economic problem in Europe.
6. Try to guess the meaning of underlined word below!
a. The only person in the room was a doddering old man who didn’t seem to understand our
question.
Answer: doddering is a reaction to various conditions in which the muscles contract.
Repeatedly to increase body temperature. Reaction occur to the body based on cold.
b. “What’s all that ruckus?” Dad called to us. “If you can’t be quiet you’ll all go to bed with
no supper!”
Answer: ruckus is something that is made noisy and makes us uncomfortable.
c. His breath reeked of whiskey, and from the way he walked, we guessed he had been
drinking for some time.
Answer: reecked is the air that humans receive with the sense of smell in the form of an
unpleasant smell.
d. We’ll have to buckle down if we want to get this finished by the end of the month.
Answer:
buckle down is a tool to keep someone in place in the event of an accident.
e. Her father looked askance at the idea of a civil marriage in the city hall. He wanted his
daughter to be married in a religious ceremony.
Answer: askance is be careful or cautious with the person.
7. Write the pattern of each sentence below!
a. Tarikh and Juna woke up very early in the morning of the international roller skating
competition and ate a quick breakfast. (sequence)
b. The roller skating rink in Sydney was much larger than the rink in their hometown in
Spain. (compharison)
c. Among the competitors, there were skaters from Japan, Korea, Australia, Russia,
Argentina, and many other countries. ( listing)
d. Since the competition was taking place in Spain, the largest group of competitors was
Spanish. ( cause effect)
e. Nicole was competing in several categories, including women’s free skating , women’s
school figures, and pair skating. ( listing)

8. Mention three components of paragraph structure in reading!

Answer: - topic sentence
- Supporting sentence
- Concluding sentence
9. What is the difference between listing and time order?
Answer:
 - Listing : in this pattern, the writer’s main idea is stated in the from ofgeneralization,
this is followed by a list of supporting details.
- Time order : in this pattern, the writter’s main idea a series of steps that follow one
ofter another

10. The “idea box” is a useful concept in management. It was first introduced in the early 20th
century by Kodak in the United States and Michelin in France. The managers of these
companies used idea boxes to collect suggestions from employees about improving
production. Today the idea box is not used much in the United States or Europe. However, it
used a lot in Japan. Japanese managers have found it to be a very valuable resource.
Employees often know more than managers about the details of production. In the long run,
their suggestions can make a real difference to the company. Employees who offer useful
ideas may receive extra money in their paychecks.
a. Underline the topic sentence (write on your note).
b. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Answer :
The managers of these companies used idea boxes to collect suggestions from
amployees about improving production
11. In 1992 Hurricane hit the hawaiian Island of Kauai. As a result, all telephone lines were out
of order, the airport was closed, and thousands of homes were damaged. Hotels were washed
away, and tourists’ holidays were ruined. Many Kauaians lost their jobs.
What is the pattern of these sentences?
Write the signals!
Write the causes and effects!
Answer :
- Seguense
- In, As a result, Many Kauaians lost their jobs
- Cause : Hurricane hit the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.
- Effects : all telephone lines were our of order, the airport was closed, and
thousands of homes were the damaget. Hotels were washed away,
holidays where ruined. Many Kauaians lost their jobs.