B2 – Upper Intermediate
Many would agree that height is power. Studies show that height is a key factor in one’s overall health. Have you ever considered how our height varies, particularly from one nation to another? Or do you ever make a comparison to a single member of your family?
Take a look at the video below to see how our height evolves.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “vertical axis” mean? “We need to adjust the vertical axis so we can see this chart better.” Kindly use it to construct your own sentence.
- Do you know the meaning of “outlier“, “The countries that grew the least were in Africa. And Asian countries were mostly in the middle. But all the way on the right is an outlier.” Give your example using this word.
- What is the meaning of “skyrocketed“, “Eventually, the country shifted from producing things like textiles to consumer electronics and cars. And South Koreans wealth skyrocketed.” Use this word in your
Discussion Questions:
- What are the good and bad sides of being tall? How about being short?
- How important is a person’s height?
- Share your thoughts on this statement: “Height is something history gives to us.”
- Are people generally tall in your country? What factors do you think are to attribute to it?
- What are the factors that affect our growth?
- Do you believe that one inherits a genetic component that determines height? Explain.