【中英文新聞】世界盃決賽西班牙擊敗阿根廷封王！｜享10%稅率！台灣入列美國低稅率名單｜英國新首相柏南上任｜無印良品太貴日本客人不買單｜戴VR眼鏡打跆拳道？｜20260721
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2026 年 7 月 21 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP275
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※本集節目引用之新聞與圖片來源：中央社、自由時報、BBC、數位時代、yahoo!新聞、中華民國科技運動協會
第一則：世界盃冠軍出爐！延長賽西班牙一比零擊敗阿根廷
2026 年世界盃決賽於 7 月 20 日落幕，西班牙在延長賽靠托瑞斯攻進關鍵一球，終場以 1 比 0 擊敗阿根廷，阻止對手再次上演逆轉奇蹟。
本屆世界盃，阿根廷多次靠梅西在關鍵時刻救回比賽。但決賽中，西班牙牢牢掌控節奏，讓阿根廷在正規賽 90 分鐘內完全沒有射門，成為 1966 年以來世界盃決賽首支正規賽無射門的隊伍。
World Cup Champion Crowned! Spain Beats Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time
The 2026 World Cup final ended on July 20. Spain scored the key goal through Torres in extra time and defeated Argentina 1-0, stopping them from producing another miracle comeback.
Throughout the tournament, Argentina had relied on Messi several times to save the team at crucial moments. However, in the final, Spain firmly controlled the pace of the game and kept Argentina from taking a single shot during the regular 90 minutes. Argentina became the first team since 1966 to have no shots in a standard match in the World Cup final.
第二則：美國 10% 臨時關稅倒數！台灣列入低稅率名單
川普政府目前針對全球課徵的 10% 關稅將於 7 月 24 日到期。美方預計援引《貿易法》第 301 條，將日本、歐盟、中國等 60 個國家與地區的關稅稅率拉高至 12.5%。
不過，台灣因已與美方簽署台美對等貿易協定，因此可望適用較低的 10% 稅率，與加拿大、墨西哥、英國等 14 國同列低稅率名單。另一方面，美國則宣布將於 7 月 22 日起對巴西的部分商品課徵 25% 的關稅。
U.S. 10% Temporary Tariff Nears Expiration! Taiwan Placed on Lower-Tariff List
The 10% tariffs currently imposed by the Trump administration on global imports are set to expire on July 24. The U.S. is expected to invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act to raise tariff rates to 12.5% for around 60 countries and regions, including Japan, the European Union, and China.
However, Taiwan is likely to remain subject to the lower 10% rate, as it has signed the US-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, placing it among 14 economies, including Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, eligible for reduced tariffs. Meanwhile, the U.S. has also announced a 25% tariff on some of the imports from Brazil starting July 22.
第三則：英國換首相！柏南正式入主唐寧街
英國工黨新黨魁柏南於 7 月 20 日正式組成新政府，接替因施政爭議與黨內壓力下台的施凱爾，成為英國第 59 任首相。
身為英國 10 年內的第 6 任首相，柏南強調，未來將把施政重點放在內政、地方分權與舒緩民生壓力上，並承諾讓政治更穩定、負責任，力圖重建民眾對政府的信任。
UK Gets a New Prime Minister! Burnham Officially Moves into Downing Street
The new leader of the UK Labour Party, Burnham, officially formed a new government on July 20, replacing Starmer, who stepped down amid policy controversies and internal party pressure, becoming the UK’s 59th Prime Minister.
As the sixth prime minister in the past decade, Burnham emphasized that his administration will focus on domestic affairs, decentralization, and easing cost-of-living pressures. He also pledged to make politics more stable and accountable, aiming to rebuild public trust in the government.
第四則：日本無印良品客流下滑 二手商品能救人氣？
無印良品母公司良品計畫近年雖然獲利創新高，但日本國內門市客流量與營收卻持續下滑。調查顯示，近半數日本消費者認為無印商品偏貴，也讓品牌面臨來自平價競爭對手的壓力。
為了提升來店頻率，無印近年積極擴大食品、日用品與地方店鋪布局，並推動二手商品與回收再製計畫「ReMUJI」。市場也關注，無印能否透過 ESG 與循環經濟策略，重新找回消費者支持。
Fewer Shoppers at MUJI Japan, Can Secondhand Goods Bring Customers Back?
Although MUJI’s parent company Ryohin Keikaku has recently reported record profits, customer traffic and sales at its stores in Japan have continued to decline. Surveys show that nearly half of Japanese consumers think MUJI products are too expensive, putting the brand under pressure from lower-priced competitors.
To increase store visits, MUJI has recently expanded its food, daily goods, and local store businesses. The company is also promoting its secondhand and recycling project called “ReMUJI.” The market is now watching whether MUJI can regain customer support through ESG and circular economy strategies.
第五則：VR 新風潮！虛擬跆拳道闖進亞運
虛擬跆拳道近年在東南亞崛起，賽事結合 VR 技術和傳統技巧，吸引許多年輕選手參加。世界跆拳道聯盟與新加坡科技公司於 2024 年時，舉辦首屆虛擬跆拳道世錦賽，此項運動也將於今年 9 月首次亮相於日本亞運會。
不分年齡與體重，選手皆在同一個虛擬道場比拼。教練指出，因為虛擬賽事的受傷風險低，近年成功吸引大批家長帶兒童前來學習，兼顧了運動體能與電玩樂趣。
A New VR Trend! Virtual Taekwondo Enters the Asian Games
Virtual taekwondo has been rising in Southeast Asia in recent years. The sport combines VR technology with traditional taekwondo skills and has attracted many young athletes. In 2024, World Taekwondo and a Singaporean tech company held the first Virtual Taekwondo World Championships. The sport will also make its debut at the Asian Games in Japan this September.
Regardless of age and weight, all contestants compete in the exact same virtual arena. Coaches point out that because virtual matches have a low risk of injury, this sport has successfully attracted a large number of parents to bring their children to learn it in recent years, balancing both physical fitness and gaming fun.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0, while Argentina was completely shut down and failed to take a single shot in the standard match.
The U.S. global 10% tariff expires on July 24, with plans to raise rates to 12.5% for 60 countries, while Taiwan maintains a lower 10% rate due to its bilateral trade agreement.
Andy Burnham officially became the new British prime minister on July 20, promising to focus on domestic affairs and bring political stability to rebuild public confidence.
MUJI is trying to win back customers in Japan by expanding daily products and promoting its ReMUJI recycling project as competition and price concerns continue to grow.
Virtual Taekwondo is rapidly gaining popularity in Southeast Asia and will officially debut at the Asian Games held in Japan this September.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye.
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