5. The scientist leading the investigation consulted with __________ in the department on when to call a halt to the experiment.

companions       counterparts       colleagues       controllers

答案 1.  阅读课文并回答问题。

1. True or false? The tallest women are from the Netherlands.

False. The tallest women are from Latvia.

2. Which country has seen the greatest increase in men's height over the last century?

Iran.

3. Name two factors that influence how tall different nationalities are.

(Any two from) genetics, sanitation, healthcare, nutrition

4. What health advantages are there in being tall according to the article?

Tall people tend to live longer and are less likely to have heart disease.

5. According to UK research, how might your height affect your income?

Taller people earn more than their shorter counterparts.

2. 请你在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

1. There is a growing trend nowadays for teenagers to be taller than their parents. 

2. Gosh, Jamie, you've really shot up since I last saw you. How tall are you now? 

3. Lily is tiny for her age. She's the smallest girl in her class by far.

4. It's not easy to determine the role of genetics in how tall people grow.

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