1. He was fired because his performance at work was poor.  (result in)

2.  The nurses went on strike because they were dissatisfied with working conditions. (lead)

3.  There was a scandal in the Prime Minister’s office and the police started a full-scale investigation as a result.  (trigger)

4. Communication on the internet is very fast; therefore, it is much easier to conduct international business.  (facilitate)

5. Many websites have been created in recent years because Facebook is so popular. (give rise)

Discuss the quotes in pairs or groups. Try to paraphrase the implied advice within each statement:

1. Never confuse the size of your pay cheque with the size of your talent.

2. A hidden talent is like a sundial in the shade.

3. Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to go forward, backwards, or sideways.

4. Shallow people believe in luck; strong people believe in cause and effect.

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