Easy Word | Luyện Đọc

When we make inferences, we think about the passage and try to understand more than is written there. When we make inferences, we actively ask questions like What does this mean? or Why did the writer/ author write that? in order to understand what we read more deeply.

A. Scan the passage to find the words shown in italics below. Read the sentences before and after the words to make inferences about the meaning. Then choose the correct answers.

1. University Express is probably ______.
A) a website
B) a newspaper
C) a television show

2. Which of the following can NOT be inferred about, “I got it the moment I turned 18”?
A) Miguel really wanted to learn how to drive.
B) Miguel's father wanted him to drive.
C) In Spain, you can drive when you turn 18.

3. According to Marta, why were the people very shy?
A) They didn’t know how to dance.
B) They had very little experience with dating.
C) Marta was worried about her best friend.

4. Soo-Jin overcame his fear of ______.
A) backpacking
B) staying in a hostel
C) talking to new people

B. Discuss your answers with a partner. How did you arrive at your answer?

C. Read the entire passage carefully.

Set your reading rate goal.

As you prepare to read, set a reading rate goal. Use your data from the charts at the end.of the book. Based on your previous performance, how many words-per-minute do you think you can read now? Time yourself and practice until you reach your goal.

Firsts in Life

In this month's University Express, Lynn Zhou interviews students around the world about important firsts in their lives. Read their answers to the question:

What was an important first in life for you?

Miguel: For me, an important first was getting my driver's license. I got it the moment I turned 18! Being able to drive my father's car that summer gave me freedom, and made me feel like an adult. For example, I'm from Madrid, and my girlfriend is from a suburb about 30 kilometers away. Driving made it easy for me to see her more frequently. Also, I was able to take weekend trips with friends to other cities. I really liked being independent.

Marta: I went on my first date soon after my 16th birthday. It was with my best friend's brother. He invited· me to a movie, but we didn't talk much. We were both very shy. Two weeks, later, I went to a high school dance with him, and we had a great time. After that, we spent most of the summer together, but then he and his family migrated to France. I guess you could say he was my first boyfriend.

Soo-Jin: An important first for me was traveling from Korea to Europe. When I was 18, I spent the summer with my cousin backpacking through Europe. It was my first time out of Korea so I was nervous and reluctant to talk to people. Luckily I overcame my fears and gradually started to open up. I learned to be more independent. I made friends with other travelers at the hostels we stayed at, and I keep in touch with many of them even now.

CHAPTER 2 - Firsts in Life

Reading Skill - Making Inferences