English Audio Bites 4

AUDIO BITES

00:00 / 01:27

“He’s a high risk fund manager, so only the bravest investors put their trust in him”.
“Her portfolio consisted of various blue chip shares, artwork and property”.
“Nearing the age of retirement, he was very cautious with his finances; staying clear of risky strategies and only allocating a small portion of his capital to low-risk investments”.
“He’s a long-term investor who assesses his portfolio once a year, reinvests all his gains and rarely makes withdrawals”.
“The stock market can enable individuals to build a diverse investment portfolio, but for many it’s just too daunting”.

00:00 / 01:20

“The house always wins”- the odds are always in the casino’s favour".
“He was a gambling addict! He lost everything he'd ever worked for because of blackjack".
“I like betting on the occasional horse race or having a game of poker with friends, but I never risk large sums of money".
“The top casinos around the world are some of the most glamorous places you will ever visit".
"The flashing lights, sound of the roulette wheel, and rattle of casino chips all contribute to the excitement and overall experience".
“Even after years of doing the lottery with such low odds, she still bought two tickets every week”.

00:00 / 01:05

“He often wondered life’s big question… Why are we here?”.
“Religion plays a huge role in many people’s lives, but it can also be the root of many conflicts”.
“Some are true believers, some are strong atheists, but some people are more neutral agnostics”.
“There are many who believe that what we do in this life will have consequences for eternity”.
“Some pray in churches and temples, but others choose to pray privately in their own homes”.

00:00 / 01:05

“I’m not sure when and where this superstition started, but many people still believe it”.
“Some believe that certain materials, symbols, objects and animals can bring good or bad luck".
“In order to prevent bad luck, many people avoid specific numbers when choosing a house or telephone number etc".
“Fortune telling is a much debated art surrounded by superstition".
“Her faith towards superstitions ultimately led to constant irrational fear".

00:00 / 01:30

"Genetically modified organisms are organisms (i.e. plants, animals or micro organisms) which have had their DNA changed in a way that does not occur naturally".
“With the world’s population increasing, we are consuming more food than we can grow naturally. Our only solution may be reliant on GM foods".
“Pesticides enable farmers to grow crops which are resistant to pests. This means production is more efficient, but many worry about the potential dangers of these pesticides”.
“Many people are concerned that the introduction of GMOs are interfering with natural food chains”.
"There is a growing question of whether GM crops can help the developing world’s food shortage”.

“After graduating with a degree in engineering he went on to design some of the world’s most spectacular structures”.
“Planning and construction began years ago, but weather conditions and other setbacks drastically affected the completion”.
“The renaissance was a very important era for architecture, impacting the way we look at buildings and the affects they have on us”.
“Her designs were very distinctive, gaining a large following and many fans over the years”.
“Some of the stylistic elements he uses within his pieces are odd to say the least!”.
“We need to take another look at the blueprints before we start construction”.

00:00 / 01:17