New DVD player I bought a new DVD player today. I think I could buy it reasonably. or It was inexpensive. I compared Internet sales with stores. I'm going to watch a drama and movie by it.

Caught a cold I have caught a cold since last week. I didn't see a doctor. My fever went down soon but I can't stop coughing. It is worst ever. I can't sleep well. If I didn't feel better, I would see a doctor.　 or If it kept going like this, I would see a doctor. Personal expense of the Japan National Health member is 30％ in amount of medical expense. I feel thankful for that. I'm living in a comfortable environment.

Last day of the month 31th of August is special day for me. The day remind me the memory in student. It is the last day of summer holiday in Japan. So I tried to finish a homework every year. I should make a schedule of it and work according to the schedule, but I couldn't. I have almost finished it only in one day. I was nostalgic at that time.

birthday A few days ago, my birthday. I got a birthday present from my friend. It was a small bouquet of roses. (three of roses) I feel happy to be able to face this day every year.

Thursday, 7th November I did work over time today because I want to go back early tomorrow Friday. I usually do not it but there is no other way. I'll drink with my friend tomorrow. I look forward to it. Though I have mobile phone, I don't send e-mail frequently. That's really annoying. Honestly, it is more convenient for me to contact by phone than by e-mail.

TOEIC　Reading対策について質問 TOEICのリーディング点数をあげるいい方法はありませんか？ 今はだいたい250～300を行き来しています。 毎回解く時間が足らず、Part7,8まで行けないことが多いです。 長文の読み込みが足らないのでしょうか。 何かいい方法がありましたらアドバイスお願いします。

Saturday 22nd June In Japan it has rainy season now. Today is Saturday. Usually my company is off Saturday and Monday. But today is first Saturday in a month. I have to work today. I lack the motivation than weekdays. Some　people take paid leave on Saturday. I can do it but this month is not. Actually, I already take it last month. I can’t take it every month. I think Saturday work has good things. For example a traffic is pretty light ( a road has a few cars) . I’m going to watch a drama with my family after work. My favorite drama “High School Student of 35 years old” is last story tonight, Have a nice day!

I have a question. Please explain the answer as following : There is an increasing ________ in our product since the new publicity campaign. a. interest b. interested c. interesting d. interestingly I understand the blank need a noun or gerund because there is "an" before that. The answer is A.because it is a noun. But I think C is also a gerund. Why is C wrong answer? I think a verb + ~ing = gerund. Is it right?

October 30 I studied how to use the "want to " and "would like to". I knew "would like to" is more polite. For my boss or official, "would like to" is better. When I say a sure thing, I can use "want to". If it is not clearly things, I should use "would like to". For example: She wants to left the group. (Because she said) She would like to left the group. (It is my idea or not sure. not 100% clearly)