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増田有華ファンが英語学習に悪戦苦闘する日記

USOPEN, 大坂選手,2回戦へ!etc.

本日の将棋棋戦

女流王座戦,西山朋佳女流四冠が香川愛生女流四段に勝ち,
挑戦者決定戦へ。

U.S.OPEN 2026

大坂なおみ選手,1回戦激戦の末,勝利。
坂本怜選手,坂詰姫野選手も2回戦へ。

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Short Fantasy Stories
The Almost-Forgotten Dream Part 1

ENGLISH NEWS

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We do not face a "withering away of the state." On the contrary, we need a vigorous, a strong, and a very active governments. But we do face a choice between big but impotent government and a government that is strong because it confines itselt to decision and direction and leaves the "doing" to others.
Peter F. Drucker, The Age of Discontinuity, p.240.

USOPEN, ジョコビッチ初戦敗退!etc.

本日の将棋棋戦

朝日杯将棋オープン戦,午前中の対局で杉本和陽六段に勝った戸辺誠七段,
午後の対局では,野月貴弘八段に負けてしまいました。

U.S.OPEN 2026

ジョコビッチ選手,まさかの1回戦での敗退。
坂本怜選手の1回戦は雨天で中断となりました。
島袋将選手は第26シードのクンデルクネク選手相手に敗退。

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Picture-Perfect Spots on Planet Earth*
Terracotta Warriors**

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「兵馬俑」は見学したことがあります。

ENGLISH NEWS

NHK WORLD ASIAN VIEW

8月も終わり,今年もあと4ヶ月。

Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

UEFA CL リーグフェーズ組み合わせ!etc.

UEFA Champions League 26-27

アーセナル,結構タフなリーグフェーズの組み合わせ。

ホームゲーム
レアル・マドリード,ドルトムント,リール,サバフ(アゼルバイジャン)

アウェイゲーム
バイエルン・ミュンヘン,ベティス,ナポリ,スラヴィア・プラハ

本日の将棋棋戦

叡王戦九段予選,豊島将之九段が山﨑隆之九段に勝利。

達人戦予選,久保利明九段が神崎健二八段に勝ち,
畠山鎮八段の待つ準決勝へ。

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Stories from the Stage La Traviata Part 4

オペラはやはり音楽がないとなあ。

English News

CNN 10

Do you have Instagram? The "transformational" changes coming for teens | August 28, 2026
On today's episode of CNN10: We show you the very real, very impactful changes Meta just agreed to enforce as part of their history-making $18 Billion settlement. Plus, we see astonishing video of the deadly flash flooding that swept through Nepal. Then we honor two cultural icons who died this week, but their colorful legacy endures. All this and more on a Fri-yay edition of CNN10!

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Hanako Montgomeryさん,登場しました。

:10 Trivia
What special ability do dolphins use to find objects even when they can't see them?

Telepathy
Telekinesis
Fin language
Echolocation

The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz

Did a Glacial Collapse Cause This?
This Friday on The World from A to Z, you'll learn about a possible cause of catastrophic flooding in Nepal, the progress of wildfire battles in Nevada, and a trio of historic events related to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. You'll meet a young man who landed a job refereeing in a wheelchair, and you'll hear the unbelievable account of a baseball great's unlikely fouls. And you'll observe a famous Spanish tomato fight and a sheep that hitched a ride in Germany!

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こちらにも,Hanako Montgomeryさん,登場していました。

A World of Knowledge
Which of these Major League Baseball Teams is the oldest?

Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Phillies

Founded back in 1883 -- and the oldest pro team to play continuously with one name in one city -- are the Philadelphia Phillies.

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明日から3日間,新潟方面へ「青春18きっぷ」で旅行に行きます。

Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

王位戦, 藤井竜王名人が防衛に王手!etc.

本日の将棋棋戦

王位戦第5局2日目,藤井聡太竜王名人が勝利して,防衛に王手。

倉敷藤花戦決勝トーナメント,中七海女流三段が香川愛生女流四段に勝ち,
挑戦者決定戦へ。

王将戦リーグ,先手番永瀬拓矢九段が藤本渚七段に勝ち,白星発進。
永瀬九段,1勝0敗,藤本七段,0勝1敗。

マイナビ女子オープン,石本さくら女流三段が塚田恵梨花女流二段に勝ち,
加藤結李愛女流二段が待つ準々決勝へ。

順位戦C級2組,Youtubeで配信された八代弥八段(4)vs上村亘五段(43)戦は
後手番の八代八段が勝ち,4勝0敗としました。
負けた上村五段は1勝3敗となりました。

女子バレーボールアジア選手権

準々決勝,台湾戦,ストレート勝ちで,タイが待つ準決勝へ。

U.S.OPEN 2026

ミックスダブルス決勝は,第4シードのベンチッチ&コボリ組と
同国ペアのムホバ&メンシク組の対戦,ムホバ&メンシク組が優勝しました。

錦織圭選手,予選2回戦,ストレート勝ち,本戦出場まで,あと1勝だ!
しかし,相手はなんと坂本怜選手,どちらかは本戦出場できない。

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Health Talk~at school~
Dry Eyes

English News

CNN 10

Remembering the life and legacy of Dolly Parton | August 27, 2026
Today on CNN10: We reflect on the life and legacy of country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at the age of 80. Then, we'll learn about SpaceX's plans for a Louisiana launch site that could become the largest in the world. Plus, we'll see how one fur-nominal invention - a fan powered suit - is helping man's best friend stay cool in scorching summer temps. All this and more on today's CNN10!

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:10 Trivia
Which country has produced the most number one hits on America's Billboard Hot 100 by artists born outside the U.S.?

Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
Sweden

The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz

Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Nepal
While its cause is under investigation, a natural disaster has prompted urgent rescue efforts in two Asian countries. And after shutting down malicious software, the U.S. government is accusing China of hacking into America's public and private systems. Today's show is also covering a major legal settlement involving Meta, a study that closely monitored large bears in Alaska, and an anniversary of a relatively close flyby of Mars. Plus: a sports fan wins the chance to call plays for his favorite football team, and a zoo adds two new members to an endangered species.

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A World of Knowledge
Which of these bears is the fastest runner?

Grizzly Bear
Polar Bear
Sloth Bear
Black Bear

All of these bears can outrun people, but the fastest on this list is a subspecies of brown bear known as the Grizzly.

NHK WORLD ASIAN VIEW

Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

U.S.OPEN, ミックスダブルス1日目!etc.

U.S.OPEN 2026

ミックスダブルス,第1シードから第3シードが敗退となりました。
シードでは第4シードのコボリ&ベンチッチ組のみが勝ち残りました。
準決勝の組み合わせは以下の通りです。

モンフィス&スビトリーナvsコボリ&ベンチッチ
vs
メンシク&ムホバvsルブレフ&アンドレーバ

なお,錦織圭選手は予選1回戦,第16シードの選手にフルセットの末,勝利。

本日の将棋棋戦

王位戦第5局1日目,藤井聡太竜王名人が67手目を封じました。

封じ手の時間には61%まで上がっていましたが,
少し前のABEMA AIの評価値は以下の通りでした。

BEST 8三角 60%
2nd 7五歩 0%
3rd 9五歩 -1%
4th 3五歩 -4%
5th 7八銀 -5%

残り時間,藤井竜王名人は,4:48,伊藤匠二冠は3:45。

王座戦一次予選,堀口一史座八段が伊藤沙恵女流四段に勝利。
次局は長谷部浩平六段との対局となります。

順位戦B級2組4回戦,千日手指し局,青嶋未来七段(1)が高見泰地七段(3)に勝ち,4勝0敗。
負けた高見七段は1勝3敗となりました。
まだまだ対局が続いていますが,早めの就寝とします。

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Heroes and Giants
Agatha Christie

English News

CNN 10

The inspiring locker room speech from the nation's first Navajo NFL Player | August 26, 2026
Today on CNN10: We visit some of the wildlife sanctuaries working to rehabilitate a group of neglected tigers from a zoo in Argentina. Then, we explore the reasons behind a renewed crackdown on how women are allowed to dress in Iran. And-- don't miss the heartwarming speech from the first Navajo football rookie to play in the NFL. All this and more on today's CNN10!

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:10 Trivia
Which of these traits is unique to the big cats that make up the genus panthera?

Rectractable claws
Roaring
Night Vision
Patterned coats

delineate verb [T] formal
uk /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/ us /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
to describe or mark the edge of something:
The main characters are clearly delineated in the first chapter.
The boundary of the car park is delineated by a low brick wall.

awry adjective [ after verb ], adverb
uk /əˈraɪ/ us /əˈraɪ/
not in the intended way:
Anything that goes awry (= goes wrong) in the office is blamed on Pete.
The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry.
in the wrong position:
She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.

whimsical adjective
uk /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ us /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/
unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying:
a whimsical tale
Despite his kindly, sometimes whimsical air, he was a shrewd observer of people.
(from Cambridge Dictionary)

The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz

Explaining a Colorado River 'Water Fight'
It's relied upon by tens of millions, but its reservoirs are sinking, and a controversy is deepening over how the states that use the Colorado River should act. Meanwhile, we're reporting on the passing of Dolly Parton, an anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and the successful cancer treatment of a 23-year-old python. Italy's specialized tours for the blind and the advent of a human refrigerator in Japan are two of today's other topics!

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A World of Knowledge
The Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean, is largerly surrounded by what country?

Italy
Greece
Turkey
Spain

With the exception of Corsica, which is part of France, the Tyrrhenian is mostly surrounded by Italy.

日本ネタから始まったと思ったら,ほとんど商品のCM状態だった。

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Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

女子バレー,全勝で準々決勝へ!etc.

本日の将棋棋戦

マイナビ女子オープン,加藤桃子女流四段が竹内優月女流1級に勝ち,
準々決勝へ。

順位戦C級1組,黒田尭之五段(9)が鈴木大介九段(2)に勝ち,4勝0敗,
負けた鈴木九段は3勝1敗となりました。
Youtubeでの配信は,先崎学九段(16)vs中川大輔八段(31)戦,
解説は中村太地八段という米長邦雄永世棋聖門下勢揃い。
後手番の中川八段が勝ち,2勝2敗,負けた先崎九段は1勝3敗。

女子バレーボールアジア選手権

第3戦,ベトナム戦,ストレート勝ちで,3勝0敗として,準々決勝へ。

U.S.OPEN 2026

本日からミックスダブルスが始まります。
第1シードがジョコビッチ・サバレンカ組,
第2シードがフリッツ・ペグラ組ですね。

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Short Fantasy Stories
An Adventure of a Girl Part 2

今回のストーリーは盛り上がりに欠けたように感じました。

English News

CNN 10

The African school teaching girls to defy expectations | August 25, 2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the rapidly spreading Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, where roughly 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Then, we'll see how one elite boarding school in Senegal is trying to challenge societal expectations around women and education. Plus, we'll sit down with UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma to hear how his program continues pushing the limits of what's possible. All this and more on today's CNN10!

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:10 Trivia
Which river in Africa is recognized as the longest in the world?

Congo River
Nile River
Zambezi River
Oraange River

The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz

A Discussion of Controversial Boat Strikes
Following a recent U.S. attack on a suspected drug boat in the Pacific, today's show brings you multiple perspectives on the controversial campaign. We're also updating you on an uncontained wildfire in Nevada, and we're quizzing your knowledge about a historic American adventurer. The movement of a centuries-old Japanese castle, a centuries-old contest in Germany, and a centuries-old method of carrying Atlantic cargo are some of our other stories. Plus: history concerning the National Park Service.  

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A World of Knowledge
What is the only U.S. state to have an (unofficial) embassy in Washington, D.C.?

Washington State
Florida
Texas
Calfornia

About 6 miles from Embassy Row, where you'll find numerous nations' embassies, is the privately owned Florida House.

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Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

竜王戦挑戦者は服部七段!etc.

本日の将棋棋戦

竜王戦挑戦者決定戦第3局,服部慎一郎七段が先手番。
柵木幹太五段がうまく指していたのですが,逆転負け,
棋聖戦に続いて,服部七段が挑戦者となりました。

WTA & ATP tour

共催のシンシナティ,シングルス決勝が行われました。
WTA,ガウフ選手がストレート勝ちで,優勝を決めました。
ATP,フィス選手がフルセットの末,優勝。ティアフォー選手,
第2セットを取ったあとに,メディカルタイムアウトをとって,
第3セットはまさかのベーグルを焼かれる展開となってしまいました。

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Picture-Perfect Spots on Planet Earth*
Rainbow Mountain**

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私は絶景とは思わないですが,少数派意見なのかなあ。
氷河が溶けて,未知の細菌が潜んでいるということはないよね。

likewise adverb
uk /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ us /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/
C2 in the same way:
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
informal "I don't have time to spend hours preparing one dish!" "Likewise (= it's the same for me)."
similarly adverb
uk /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə.li/ us /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ.li/
C1 in a similar way:
The children were similarly dressed.
Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly, bicycles have to stop too.
(from Cambridge Dictionary)

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English News

CNN 10

Special Edition: The Role of the Monarchy, The Role of the Crown | August 24, 2026
Today on CNN10-- A full ten minutes on one fascinating topic:
The difference between the British government and the Royal Family.
The U.K. runs their country quite differently from the way we do things here in the U.S.
And what roles do the King, the Queen and the Prince even play?
It can get confusing, but we're here to break it all down.

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:10 Trivia
The King of England is not required to have what type of documentation?

Birth Certificate
Driver's License
Checkbook
Passport

少し前に同じ問題が出たような気がする。

bascule noun
bas·​cule ˈba-(ˌ)skyül
: an apparatus or structure (such as a drawbridge) in which one end is counterbalanced by the other on the principle of the seesaw or by weights
(from Merriam-Webster)

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A Trade Dispute Between the U.S. and Canada
In today's show, we'll explain the significance of new tariffs between the two countries that share the world's longest border. Our continuing focus on health provides tips for integrating more whole foods into your diet. And our features include humanoid robot sports in China and the blind horse that could make dressage history in Britain. Plus: Surf's up for Senegalese students, some of whom are new to both surfing and education.

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A World of Knowledge
Experts estimate that 70 percent of U.S. foods are what?

All-Natural
Artificially Flavored
Ultra-Processed
Imported

Defined as being chemically altered and containing artificial ingredients, hydrogenated oils, and preservatives, Ultra-Processed foods are widely consumed.

HEALTHY SWAP IDEAS
Instead of pre-packaged desserts:
Make At Home
Ingredients:
-Whole Grain Flour
-Healthier Oil
-Apple Sauce
-Ground Flaxseed

ultra-processed adjective (also ultraprocessed)
uk /ˌʌl.trəˈprəʊ.sest/ us /ˌʌl.trəˈprɑː.sest/
(of food) prepared using industrial processes, usually involving a large number of ingredients, many of which would not normally be used in preparing or cooking food at home:
The study found a positive correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed food and obesity.
People often choose ultraprocessed foods because they are cheap and easy to prepare.
Fast food is often ultra-processed and filled with empty calories.

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VIVANT第15話,TVerにて視聴して,再度,追いつきました。

Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)