Tech Conference
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Phill: Good morning, the conference starts. What's the first question?
Question 1: Is this good news for the world of technology?
Phill: Yes! We have made incredible progress that took a lot of hard work.
Question 2: Congratulations! What was your reaction when you found out?
Phill: It was hard to believe, we were so delighted!
Question 3: That's amazing! So you kept a positive attitude all the time...
Phill: Don't be so sure, they first told us it wouldn't work.
Question 4: I guess that wasn't very encouraging.
Phill: Absolutely! We thought... what's wrong?
Question 5: That's awful! And what happened then?
Phill: Luckily it was just a bug in the process so we retested it and it was finally successful.
Question 6: Well done. I'm really pleased for you.
Phill: Thank you! Any other questions?
Question 7: How long did the creation process take?
Phill: It took about five years I think, there was a lot of research.
Question 8: Wow! I can't believe it, it's a long time.
Phill: It is wonderful! I like challenges. Further questions?
Question 9: Is the whole team part of this university?
Phill: Most of us but we always get external help. Last question please.
Question 10: When are the research files going to be shared?
Phill: As soon as possible! Have a nice day and thank you for attending the conference.
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Speaking Intermediate - Test
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Good news then for the university? (Australian English)
How do you feel after all? (Indian English)
Phill, what major problems did you face? (American English)
Are you looking for staff to work on your team? (American English)
Ok, I understand, but was it really that hard? (American English)
Could you tell us how many universities contributed? (Australian English)
That's amazing, only fifty people? (Indian English)
How could we use this new technology? (Indian English)
How long did the research work take? (American English)
Is the original idea yours? (American English)
Oh wow! I can't believe it! (Australian English)
What's the last question? (British English)
