Test Clip:
Other options include recording through Mac text-to-speech or external websites:
https://ttsreader.com Has the option of British accent or Chinese accent.
Sound effects:
Water dripping
https://freesound.org/people/150134/sounds/327089/
https://freesound.org/people/ftpalad/sounds/119938/
http://soundbible.com/2186-Water-Drops.html
Fireplace/fire burning
https://freesound.org/people/leosalom/sounds/234288/
https://freesound.org/people/Glaneur%20de%20sons/sounds/104956/
Kettle whistling