Reading: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction): B1 Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Conclusions Based on Information in the Text
CEFR Level: B1 (Intermediate)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction)
Specific Focus: Drawing Simple Conclusions Based on Information in the Text
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what it means to "draw a conclusion" from a text.
- Identify pieces of information in a text that lead to a logical conclusion.
- Combine information from the text with your own knowledge to make simple conclusions.
- Choose the most reasonable conclusion from a set of options based on a text.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
When you read, sometimes the writer doesn't say everything directly, but they give you enough information to figure things out for yourself. This is like solving a small puzzle! When you put the clues from the text together with what you already know, you can make a smart guess called a conclusion. For example, if you read that someone is packing a suitcase with warm clothes and a map of Sapa, Vietnam, you can conclude they are probably planning a trip to a cold place.
Drawing Conclusions
Drawing a conclusion means forming an idea or judgment that is not explicitly stated in the text, but is based on the information given and your own logical thinking.
It's a step beyond just understanding what's implied; it's about figuring out what the information means or what might happen next as a result.
Example: Click the text to hear it.
What can you conclude about Sophea?
The best conclusion is B. She is probably feeling stressed and hungry.
Clues: "big exam," "studying all day," "not eaten dinner," "looking at her watch." These suggest stress and hunger.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: What's the Conclusion?
Read each short text. Then choose the most logical conclusion you can make based on the information.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You're getting better at drawing conclusions! This skill helps you understand texts on a deeper level by connecting the information and thinking about what it means.
