Who bested Leonardo in the Golden Globes race? Why can friendliness towards strangers be considered a disease? On January 12th at 12:30 PM, the "Zhang Chaoyang's English Class" livestream on Sohu Video's feed continued its sessions. Sohu's founder, Chairman, and CEO Zhang Chaoyang delivered another bilingual lesson, dissecting the latest international news in both Chinese and English, allowing viewers to stay updated on global events while effortlessly mastering authentic English expressions.
The Golden Globe Awards ceremony recently concluded. During the livestream, Zhang Chaoyang shared this entertainment news, highlighting how Timothée Chalamet, starring in the ping-pong themed comedy "Marty Supreme," triumphed over formidable competitors Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to clinch the Best Actor award in the Musical/Comedy category, a victory widely seen as a significant indicator for the upcoming Oscars. Furthermore, the film "One Battle After Another" emerged as the biggest winner of the night, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley took home the trophy for Best Actress in a Drama for her Shakespearean work "Hamnet." Does this list of winners foreshadow the final outcome of this year's Oscars? In the realm of science, a study has revealed a peculiar aspect of social behavior. Citing a BBC report, Zhang Chaoyang pointed out that a rare genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome manifests as unreserved trust and closeness towards strangers, often described as "the opposite of autism." However, this extremely friendly trait comes with significant risks: individuals are highly affectionate, struggle to recognize danger, are vulnerable to exploitation, and often face associated health problems. Scientists indicate this is linked to the absence of specific genes. Is this "innate friendliness" merely an evolutionary accident, or does it offer a unique window into understanding the very nature of human trust? Additionally, US President Donald Trump recently issued a stern warning to Cuba, demanding it "strike a deal" or face consequences. He also cautioned that the flow of Venezuelan oil and funds to Cuba would be cut off. Zhang Chaoyang focused on this event in today's livestream, sharing the latest developments. To help the audience gain a deeper understanding of key expressions from the news, Zhang Chaoyang utilized the "small whiteboard" feature in the Sohu Video livestream to explain crucial vocabulary and phrases, including "urge," "consequence," "ally," "barrel," "pursuit," "adaptation," "recombination," and "chromosome." "Zhang Chaoyang's English Class," a flagship knowledge livestream column on Sohu Video's feed, airs regularly from Monday to Thursday at 12:30 PM. To facilitate review and revision, selected clips from each session and summaries of key vocabulary are updated on the feed after the livestream concludes. The Chinese version of the international news shared in the daily English class is also published through the feed account "Zhi Shi Video." Beyond the English class, Sohu Video's feed is continuously building a diverse knowledge livestream system covering fields such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and medicine.