Recently, the advancement of technology is progressing at an astonishing speed.

The advancement of technology has greatly changed our lives.

He voluntarily took on the job.

We should go forward.

We will contact you as soon as we confirm the progress of the construction.

We are witnessing the progress of science and technology.

His progress in Japanese is astonishing.

I was really astonished by his sudden proposal.

I was taken aback by his sudden proposal.

Lo and behold, he passed the exam.