B5 Talking About Accomplishments and Progress A. Choose an activity that you have already started planning, for example, writing a research paper or applying for a job. Complete the chart with a list of tasks. Then check if each task is completed, in progress, or not completed. Activity IN PROGRESS NOT COMPLETED TASKS COMPLETED 1. 2. 3. DOO 1. B. Write an email to a friend about the activity Discuss things you have completed, things that are in progress, and things you haven't done yet. From To: Total Subject: Job Search Hi Tetsu I'm getting ready to go on some interviews for jobs. I'm anxious and exched at the same time I've been researching companies at the library, and I've bought a brand new suit for my first interview. However, I haven't finished my resume yet. It's nerve-wracking I hope that. . . B6 Using Forms in Combination A. Write about each topic. What is the situation like in your country? Think about the following questions. What is the current situation? What has led to this? How has the situation changed or how is it changing? 1. the birthrate The birthrate is dropping. Very few people have more than one or two children. People are getting married when they are older, so they can't have as many children. The government has been encouraging couples to start families earlier. 2. climate change 3. cell phones and personal communication 4. fashion stall groups, take turns sharing your ideas about each situation in part A. How are your eas about each situation the same? How are they different? Report back to the class. Form, Meaning, and Use CHAPTER 11