Table 11 Myths and facts, and corresponding inference questions
Item number | Items | Inference question 1 | Inference question 2 | Inference question 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Myth-1 | Humans are made to eat red meat; it should be part of every person’s diet | Meals served to children at schools should include at least one serving of red meat every day | To maintain a healthy diet, people should regularly consume red meat | Diets and health care plans that do not include red meat are unsustainable for humans |
Myth-2 | Children of homosexual parents have more mental health issues | School counselors should be trained to look for characteristics of anxiety and depression in children of homosexual couples | Children whose parents are homosexual are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health issues | Homosexual couples considering adoption should consider the impact of their homosexuality on the child’s mental health |
Fact-1 | Laughing regularly helps improve vascular function | Laughing workshops should be recommended for people with cardiovascular diseases | The American Heart Association should run an advertisement campaign promoting laughter as a preventative measure for heart disease | People should be advised to watch comedies as a way to improve their heart health |
Fact-2 | US citizens are the most generous people in the world | Americans should be regarded as generous people | Americans can be proud of their generosity | Charities seeking funds would be well advised to target Americans as potential donors |