Lessons 1–2 A global tech hub

Google, Apple and Facebook are all based here, as well as hundreds of other leading .............................. companies.

interviewer: I’m sorry, did you say Google, Apple and Facebook are all here?Paul:Yes, that’s right. It really is the centre of the world’s technology industry. And it’s not just big companies – there are more............................ companies in this area of San Francisco than anywhere else in the world.

The latest ................................. and .......................................... necessary to underpin and power their businesses is all developed right here, in Silicon Valley.

I’m........................... , did you say your computer is broken?

So, ...........................................you say the company will grow?

So, what you’re........................... is that it’s a start-up?

So, would............................. say it’s a useful new invention?