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Losing weight is hard. But it's even harder for some people than others due to a variety of factors: age, activity level, starting weight, sleep patterns, and yes, height.

You've probably heard that it's more difficult for people who are shorter to lose weight. And if you're on the shorter side, maybe you've even experienced this question. But is it really harder to lose weight for short people? And if so, why? We talked to weight-loss experts to investigate.

Fact or Fiction: It's Harder for Shorter Women to Lose Weight. So, let's deal with this question: "Sorry to say it, but it's true that shorter women have to take in fewer calories to lose weight than taller friends if all other factors are equal. In other words, the harsh reality is that even if you have the same activity level and the same level of overall health, your taller friend is going to be able to eat more and still lose more weight than you can. And because you have to eat fewer calories to see weight-loss results (or to keep your weight), it can feel a lot harder, she says. The reason is actually pretty simple: "The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism(新陈代谢) works. Taller people have more muscle mass because they are born with it simply because of their height.”

1.What does the underlined word “factor” mean in Chinese?

A 事实.

B 工厂.

C 结果.

D 因素.

解析：选D。D词义猜测题。根据该词后列出的age, activity level, starting weight, sleep patterns, and yes, height.可知这些是影响一个人减肥的各种各样的因素，故选D。

2.It’s more difficult for __________ to lose weight.

A shorter people

B taller people

C fatter people

D thinner people

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第三段第二句Sorry to say it, but it’s true that shorter women have to take in fewer calories to lose weight than taller friends if all other factors are equal.可知矮个子的人减肥更难，故选A。

3.Why is it easier for taller people to lose weight?

A Because taller people have more muscle mass.

B Because taller people eat less than shorter people.

C Because taller people like doing sports.

D Because taller people are more tired than shorter people.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism works. Taller people have more muscle mass because they are born with it simply because of their height. 可知"肌肉质量越多，新陈代谢的速度就会越快。高个子天生拥有更多的肌肉质量，因为他们高，所以减肥更容易，故选A。

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Sleep pattern is a factor for people to lose weight.

B It’s easier for taller people to lose weight than shorter people.

C Taller people lose more weight than shorter people.

D Taller people have more muscle mass than shorter people.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，是在其他因素相同的情况下，高个子比矮个子才能减肥更多，C项描述错误。故选C。

5.Where might you read this passage?

A In a history book.

B In a music book.

C In a health magazine.

D In a food magazine.

解析：选C。C 文章出处题。本文主要内容是关于减肥的，减肥属于健康方面的话题，因此可以在一本关于健康的杂志上看到。故选C。