本日の将棋棋戦
棋王戦挑戦者決定トーナメント，糸谷哲郎八段が菅井竜也八段に勝ち，
増田康宏八段の待つ準決勝へ。
女流名人戦リーグ，二敗同士の直接対決は宮澤紗希女流初段(7)が
内山あや女流初段(2)に勝利して，6勝2敗として，最終局は大島綾華女流二段(6)戦。
負けた内山女流初段は5勝3敗として，最終局は伊藤沙恵女流四段(7)戦。
WTA & ATP tour
WTA500 Tokyo, リバキナ選手がムボコ選手にストレート勝ち，
ベスト4入りを決めて，WTA Finalsへの出場権を獲得しました。
シングルス準決勝の組み合わせは
[リバキナ(2)vsスノコワ(6)]vs[ケニンvsベンチッチ(5)]
東京オリンピック金メダルのベンチッチ選手はこのコート
相性がいいのかもしれません。
NHKラジオ講座
英語5分間トレーニング
2009年4月24日分 Let's Listen and Answer!
drift verb
uk /drɪft/ us /drɪft/
drift verb [I] (MOVE)
to move slowly, esp. as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction:
He stopped rowing and let the boat drift.
desert island noun [C]
uk /ˌdez.ət ˈaɪ.lənd/ us /ˌdez.ɚt ˈaɪ.lənd/
an island, especially in a warm region, where no people live
kill verb
uk /kɪl/ us /kɪl/
to stop or destroy something:
The board's negative vote killed the deal.
The poor economic situation has killed the plan to expand the business.
All sorts of new media are killing regional newspapers.
(from Cambridge Dictionary)
I had a really strange dream last night. I was drifting in the ocean toward a desert island.
Hmm, that's interesting. I wonder what it means.
以下のURLのところによれば，「無人島に漂流する夢」は，
孤独感や自由への渇望を象徴しているとのこと。
Enjoy Simple English
Japanese Classics
The Kojiki The Eight-headed Snake
ニュースで学ぶ「現代英語」
Friday Speaking Circle
reverse verb
uk /rɪˈvɜːs/ us /rɪˈvɝːs/
reverse verb (CHANGE TO OPPOSITE)
C1 [T] to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite:
The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes.
Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.
The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment.
There is pressure on the council to reverse its decision.
He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.
They claim the product can reverse the signs of ageing.
To complete the test he had to reverse the vehicle into a parking space.
The court's ruling reverses the original judgment.
reverse verb (DRIVE BACKWARDS)
B2 [I or T] mainly UK (US usually back up) to drive a vehicle backwards:
reverse into He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.
She reversed the car into the parking space.
lead to something phrasal verb with lead verb
B2 If an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist:
Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.
to make something happen
cause Fire fighters determined that a campfire spark caused the wildfire.
bring about Many illnesses are brought about by poor diet and lack of exercise.
result in The fire resulted in damage to their house.
lead to Reducing speed limits has led to fewer deaths on the motorways.
make The heat is making me tired.
arouse It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest.
(from Cambridge Dictionary)
English News
CNN 10
CNN10 A ballet legend takes her final bow
Today on CNN10: We see why Tropical Storm Melissa is almost certain to become a destructive hurricane for Jamaica, before learning why President Trump just canceled his meeting with Russian President Putin. Then, we join in on one final round of applause for ballet icon, Misty Copeland and see how her legacy will continue for ballerina generations to come. All this and more, on today's CNN10!
:10 Trivia
Where did ballet originate?
France
Italy
Austria
Germany
www.mistycopelandfoundation.org
The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz
Will New Sanctions Help End the War in Ukraine?
The U.S., European Union, China and India are further reducing their business with Russian oil. Will it pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to its war with Ukraine? Meantime, two leaders hold a historic meeting in the world's smallest country, and iconic music memorabilia goes up for auction in Britain. Our history topics include Black Thursday and United Nations Day. Plus: Comedic wildlife photographs show animals as you've never seen them before!
A World of Knowledge! Which of these countirues didn't achieve independence until 1929?
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Panama
The Vatican
Though its roots go back to the year 754 A.D., the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican, didn't achieve independence form Italy until 1929.
Carl Azuz is back: Daily news minus the spin
The World from A to Z delivers non-partisan news for critical thinkers, hosted by veteran journalist Carl Azuz. Each weekday, we cover the biggest stories from the U.S. and around the world, bringing context, clarity, and compassion to every episode.
We connect current events to history, geography, and culture — helping students understand why the news matters. Whether you’re a teacher looking for daily classroom content or a lifelong learner who wants more than headlines, this is the show for you.
なぜ今なのかという謎の時期のプロモーションビデオですね。
NHK WORLD ASIAN VIEW
Doubt everything. Find your own light.
Buddha
