This video belongs to TheEconomist youtube channel.
1) What is the video mainly about?
1) According to what the video says about testosterone, what silly thing would we then conclude about men who are NOT fathers?
2) According to what the video says about a father's brain, what ridiculous thing would we then conclude happens when a man has many children? (Choose two.)
3) According to what the video says about a man's aggression, what silly thing would we then conclude about men without children?
4) Supposing the video is right, then...
Complete the second sentence using the word given, based on the video. Use between 2 and 3 words. Do not change the word given.
1. Some single fathers raise their infants and do not rely on mothers.
WITHOUT
Some single fathers raise their infants on mothers.
2. These brain changes help fathers become effective at paying attention to their babies.
GOOD
These brain changes help fathers become attention to their babies.
3. This area of the brain has a strong connection with daydreaming.
ASSOCIATED
This area of the brain daydreaming.
4. Fathers who spend more time caring for their infants report less stress.
LOOKING
Fathers who spend more time their infants report less stress.
5. In single-father families, one parent accepts the role of primary caregiver.
TAKES
In single-father families, one parent the role of primary caregiver.
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- Pick one idea from the video. Explain it in your own words (don't copy the video's exact words). Use at least 2 linking words (for example: because, however, in addition, so) to connect your sentences. Try to also use at least 3 of these expressions from this lesson: "without relying," "good at paying," "is associated with," "looking after," "takes on."
- Write 3 things the video says, using reported speech (for example: "The video said that...").