Question:
Society was optimistic.

Does it follow that "Society was looking forward to the future."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
I say, Hersheimmer Tommy turned to him "Tuppence has gone off sleuthing on her own."

Does it follow that "Tuppence was frustrated with the lack of progress and went to try to find the culprit herself."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
People like me.

Does it follow that "People are fond of me."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
The standards provide the criteria to help ensure that the systems include effective internal control and meet the requirements imposed for central reporting and complying with laws and regulations.

Does it follow that "The systems must have functional internal control according to the regulations."?
Answer:
yes