1 . Develop your investment strategies in as little as one hour!

Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 PM

Carlton Hotel, St. Morton, LA

We would like to invite you to join well-known investment expert Sandra Gellert for a free seminar(研讨会).

Sandra Gellert is the chief investment officer and manager of ALC Investments. She recognizes the strong economic environment in Louisiana right now and would like to help you with your investment strategy.

Three-time recipient of the national Fund Manager of the Year award, Sandra brings vision as well as everyday good sense to strategic financial planning. She holds a bachelor(学士) of commerce degree, a master of business administration degree, and a doctorate in finance and is a qualified financial analyst. This education, combined with a wealth of successful experience in managing financial investment, means this seminar is an exciting opportunity for disciplined investment planning.

Topics to be covered:

•Wealth Creation

•Global Investment

•Financial Services

•Oil And Gas

•Retirement Funds

•Foreign Exchange Markets

•Specific Company Suggestions

Registration:

Seating at this event is limited. Please register for this free session online or fill out the registration form on the back of this flyer and fax(传真) it to the number given Register Online: www.alcinvestments.com/seminar/registration. html.

Register by Fax: (456)223-1232

This seminar with Sandra Gellert, one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on investment, is sponsored by Synergy Financial, St. Morton City Bank, and Integrated Wealth Services Inc.

1. What can be learned about Sandra Gellert?

A．She taught at several universities.

B．She has several business-related degrees.

C．She won an award for her latest seminar.

D．She has over 20 years’ experience in the financial field.

2. Which of the following goes beyond Sandra Gellert’s topics?

A．House pricing.	B．Retirement income.
C．International investment.	D．Foreign exchange trading.

3. What should you do to make a booking for the seminar?

A．Register online.	B．Call (456)223-1232.
C．Visit St. Morton City Bank.	D．Contact Sandra Gellert.

2 . Study Economics at James Madison University

To study economic s in the USA, choose James Madison University (JMU), the first most recommended public university according to students. The university offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in economics. You’ll get business education comprehensively, and gain a strong foundation of economic theory and policy that can lead to various career choices, including financial analysis and trading, economic analysis, communications and public administration.

International Year

The International Year at the International Study Center gives students special academic and English language support, with university-style teaching. By completing the International Year, you’ll progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at JMU.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide proof that they meet the minimum English language entry requirement. There’re several ways you can show English ability:

·TOEFL iBT score

·IELTS score

·Duolingo score

·Other English language test scores accepted by the University

Applicants must also have completed a US secondary education and have a minimum grade point average of 2.25.

If you meet the appropriate language and academic requirements, you can apply directly to any of our academic programs at JMU.

How to apply

To apply, fill out our application form on the Internet. Once your application has been received, a student enrollment (招生) advisor will review it and contact you directly. If your application is accepted for enrollment, you’ll receive an offer letter and an advisor will let you know how to pay your deposit to secure your place with us.

1. What makes students recommend JMU to those interested in economics?

A．Its various related course schedule.	B．Its free public service.
C．Its well-rounded business education.	D．Its loose learning policy.

2. To be admitted into JMU, students must _______.

A．achieve a grade point over 2. 25	B．take the English language test of JMU
C．complete the International Year	D．reach the required English ability

3. What do students applying to JMU need to do first?

A．Finish an online application form.	B．Pay enough deposits in advance.
C．Get in touch with the advisor.	D．Write a letter to the university.

3 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂

Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!

What you’ll need:

●Balloon        ●About 40ml of water        ●Soft drink bottle

●Juice from a lemon          ●I teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions:

●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.

●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.

●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.

●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.

What’s happening?

If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.

1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?

A．Two cups.	B．Apple juice.
C．250 ml water.	D．A teaspoon of baking soda.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.

4 . The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition

The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is the largest and most well-known virtual business competition for high school students in the world. It was founded in Maryland in 2014 by a young budding (萌芽的) high school entrepreneur.

The competition gives high school students the chance to present their innovative business ideas, get real entrepreneurial experience, earn cash prizes, and build resumes that stand out from the crowd when applying for college. Participation is 100% free for all students, which levels the playing field and provides equal access to opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their socioeconomic background or nationality.

The competition attracts the very best high school student entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe, making the competition truly global.

Participating is Easy

Register for the competition individually or team up with up to four friends to compete together.

Recognize a pressing problem the world faces, then create something new and build a business idea to address it.

Check out the scoring criteria to make sure your idea qualifies as a blue ocean business.

Reference the blue ocean pitch template (模版) to record your 5-minute video, upload on YouTube, and submit a link and the video file.

1. What benefit could a competitor get from the competition?

A．A college admission letter.

B．A full scholarship.

C．Hands-on business experience.

D．Discounted entry fee.

2. When did the competition expand on a global scale?

A．In 2014—15.

B．In 2015—16.

C．In 2016—17.

D．In 2022—23.

3. What should be done in preparation for participation?

A．Submitting a word file.

B．Designing a scoring criterion.

C．Identifying an urgent global issue.

D．Register a business organization.

5 . Upcoming Trips and Tours with Daytripper

Welcome to Daytripper! We are a unique tour company in Liverpool providing walking tours and trips every Saturday during the year by coach. Book today to join a Daytripper adventure!

Lake District Day Trip

The Lake District is the UK’s largest and most visited National Park. One of the must-sees in the area is Grasmere village, where you can also visit British great poet Wordsworth’s grave.

“The lovceliest spot that man has ever found”? Come along and see if Wordsworth was right.

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 00～18: 30

Tickets: £40. 00～£45. 50

Yorkshire Day Trip

This trip includes a guided walk at a huge natural cliff. This spot was chosen for one of the scenes from the film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I”. You have to earn these views by climbing the 400 steps up!

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 15～19: 00

Tickets: £45. 00 for adults; £30. 00 for children over 12; free for below 12.

York Christmas Markets Day Trip

Join us to enjoy a guided tour of York during the festive season. This trip includes a visit to the Christmas Markets plus entertainment on the coach on the way! You can also simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

DATE: Sat. 2nd December 2023        TIME: 08: 45～20: 00

Tickets: £35. 00～£45. 00 （Free for students with a student card）

Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip

Experience a historical tower in North Wales at Conwy Castle. We will visit the Victorian seaside resort (度假胜地) of Llandudno. Here you can walk along the sea or enjoy the views from the Great Orme, or simply have an ice cream on the beach.

DATE: Sat. 25th November 2023       TIME: 08: 30～18: 30

Tickets: £39. 00～£49. 00

1. How much would a couple with a 15-years-old student pay to visit a film site?

A．£75.

B．£90.

C．£105.

D．£120

2. What can visitors do in the Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip according to the text?

A．Find the loveliest spot.	B．Have fun at the seaside.
C．Taste various local food.	D．Enjoy festive entertainment.

3. Which of the following trips started earliest?

A．Yorkshire Day Trip.	B．Lake District Day Trip.
C．Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip.	D．York Christmas Markets Day Trip.

6 . Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick? We’ve rounded up some of 2023’s most talked-about reads.

THE COVENANT OF WATER

By Abraham Verghese Publish:2023. 5 $9. 24

Anyone who loves an extremely readable novel that will last through the holidays will enjoy it. This book, which has more than 700 pages, covers the history of a family living at the southern tip of India.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA

By Uzma Jalaluddin Publish:2023. 6 $11. 5

The author reimagines classic (经典) romances—Pride and Prejudice. You’ve Got Mail—with modern settings. It is a humorous retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s as warm and cozy as a cup of tea. The main character Nada has a difficult career and a heart full of regret for her lost love—who just happens to re-enter her life as the novel begins,

KING:A LIFE

By Jonathan Eig Publish:2023, 5 $16. 99

This biography (传记) is about Marin Luther King. It’s a detailed description of his weakness and strength, heroism and important role in the history of American civil rights—a subject that’s as important today as it was in King’s era.

REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY

By Monica Heisey Publish:2023. 1 $18. 99

Monica Heisey is one of the funniest Canadians most people have ever heard of. It’s a comedy with enough jokes to populate a Netflix stand-up special. If you’ve ever felt lost and hoped that it is leading towards wisdom (智慧), then it is your novel.

1. Which book is the most expensive?

A．KING:A LIFE.	B．MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA.
C．THE COVENANT OF WATER.	D．REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY.

2. Who wrote a book about an American famous person?

A．Jonathan Eig.	B．Monica Heisey.
C．Abraham Verghese.	D．Uzma Jalaluddin.

3. What do MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA and REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY have in common?

A．They tell many love stories.	B．They are about human rights.
C．They bring laughter for readers.	D．They are adapted from classics.

7 . As an alternative to going straight from high school to college, many young adults are taking a gap year as a chance to travel, volunteer or explore new skills. We’ve rounded up a selection of some of the top gap year programs, which will help you get started searching for your perfect post-graduation experience.

The Leap

As a UK-based organization, it offers volunteer travel options in both group-structured and independent plans. The Leap creates amazing hands-on opportunities to travel while working on sustainability projects, such as repairing coral reefs in South Africa or conservation efforts on the beaches and forests in Costa Rica. The organization is responsible for half tuition costs.

Workaway

Workaway encourages cultural exchange through work, from working on a farm in British Columbia to teaching art to children in Peru. Living expenses will be provided as long as young adults work there. This can be a good option to gain some new skills and see the world for free.

Habitat for Humanity (HFH)

This nonprofit organization offers full-year service positions at local habitat organizations across the US. In this program, participants can learn and develop new skills while serving a critical role in helping HFH build, create or improve homes for those in need. There is a small living allowance for those who qualify.

Where There Be Dragons (WTBD)

WTBD has some of the most in-depth foreign travel programs available. It offers political science, history, sustainability, economics and language immersion in remote locals as well as those closer to home. WTBD offers college credits as part of their programs. This program is one of the most expensive options, but financial aid is available.

1. What does the program of The Leap focus on?

A．Cultural exchange.	B．Handicraft-making.
C．Individual planning.	D．Environmental projects.

2. What do these four programs have in common?

A．They operate in groups.	B．They offer college credits.
C．They provide financial aid.	D．They are conducted in the UK.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Travel enthusiasts.	B．High school graduates.
C．Charity organizers.	D．College teachers.

8 . Events & Things to Do in Orange County

Farmakis Farms Craft (工艺品) Market

Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, Farmakis Farms is not only a family-owned Christmas tree farm but also a certified farmers’ market. At its craft market, you will see a variety of crafts such as jewelry, candles, soaps and handmade cards, not to mention some artists’ works. Excitingly, the entry is free.

Time: November 11, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

Location: 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Artists Village Art Walk

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with the arts on the first Saturday of each month when galleries (美术馆), theaters, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly open house for the public. Most importantly, this event costs nothing. Come and join friends and neighbors for live art, live music, exhibitions, performances, etc.

Time: First Saturday of every month, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Location: 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana

The Bolsa Chica Tour

The free tour offers an on-site presentation of the Bolsa Chica Story. Five areas of interest are included in the presentation—history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration (修复). The tour begins at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, an important habitat for endangered and threatened wildlife.

Time: First Saturday of every month, 9:00 am-10:30 am

Location: 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach

Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites children aged 5-12 to take a fun fishing trip. Kids will learn hands-on fishing skills from expert fishermen. A full-priced adult ticket for the fishing trip costs $61, and $10 for children aged 5 to 12.

Time: Every Sunday, 12:45 pm-5:15 pm

Location: 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

1. What do Farmakis Farms Craft Market and Artists Village Art Walk have in common?

A．They are both held every month.	B．They are both free to pay a visit.
C．They mainly show uncommon artworks.	D．They are both organized by local farmers.

2. Which event is most likely to attract environmentalists?

A．The Bolsa Chica Tour.	B．Artists Village Art Walk.
C．Dana Wharf Sportfishing.	D．Farmakis Farms Craft Market.

3. How much should a couple with their 9-year-old daughter pay for a fishing trip?

A．$71.

B．$122.

C．$132.

D．$142.

9 . Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass

The Eurail pass is designed for travelers from outside of Europe and the EU Interrail pass for Europeans has been around for decades. Travelers under the age of 27 can enjoy a 25% discount — with prices starting at € 194 for the EU Interrail pass and equal $211 for the Eurail pass for travel lo up to 33 countries over four travel days within one month.

Working holiday visa

This visa (签证) scheme offers both work and leisure opportunities for young people in a longer-term adventure. Some 50 countries across the globe allow people between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the 12-month visa program, permitting young adventurers to live and work in a new country.

The International Student Identity Card

Being a student has no age limit, so this part is useful for anyone who’s at college. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a globally recognized proof of student ID. Students with the ISIC can enjoy discounts at tourist attractions, air tickets and deals on car rental. Discounts are always changing, so check the ISIC website for any terms and conditions.

Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets

Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offer discounted rates to travelers aged 12-25. The only requirement is an ID upon check-in or boarding. Norwegian and SAS both fly internationally as well as across Europe, so these discounted tickets offer plenty of chances for adventure.

1. What can we learn about the Eurail pass?

A．It costs € 194 at most.	B．It appeared a few months ago.
C．It is intended for Europeans.	D．It is legally acceptable for one month.

2. What can a student with a working holiday visa do?

A．Enjoy a 25% discount at tourist attractions.	B．Work in a foreign country for a year.
C．Travel in more than 60 countries.	D．Order SAS tickets for free.

3. Which program is not targeted at special age groups?

A．Working holiday visa.	B．Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines tickets.
C．Eurail pass and EU Interrail pass.	D．The International Student Identity Card.

10 . Home away from home — pet boarding facilities in and around Rochester

BEAR CREEK KENNELS（犬舍）

507-287-0045/507-289-2470

Bear Creek Kennels offers boarding and day care for dogs of all ages.

It has both indoor and outdoor fenced areas. Dogs are encouraged to interact throughout the day, spending minimal time in kennels.

COST: $24 per night

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:

Mon.-Fri.,（7 a. m.-6 p. m.）; Sat.,（8 a. m.-5 p. m.）; Sun.,（3-5 p. m.）

BOB’S ANIMAL FRIENDS

507-280-9572/507-280-9577

Bob’s Animal Friends wants your dogs to feel right at home, so much so that it offers a “Sleep Buddy” add-on for $10 per night. A caretaker will stay overnight with your dog, meaning extra care time and sleeping on the so fa instead of in his or her kennel.

COST: $25 per night（basic）

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:

Mon.-Fri.,（6: 30 a. m.-7 p. m.）; Sat.,（7-8 a. m. and 5-6 p. m.）; Sun.,（5-6 p. m.）

K-9 KENNELS INC.

507-226-5384/507-226-5388

K-9 Kennels Inc. features 10 indoor/outdoor kennels for dogs and a boarding area for cats. Indoor areas feature windows for natural light and doggy doors for them to go outside at will. Besides, a 5,000-square-foot outdoor play area is fully fenced.

COST: Dogs 18pernight. Cats15 per night

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES:

Mon.-Sat.,（6: 30 a. m.-8 p. m.）; Sun.,（1-8 p. m.）

1. When can an owner drop off his pet at Bear Creek Kennels on Sunday?

A．At 7 a. m.

B．At 8 a. m.

C．At 4 p. m.

D．At 6 p. m.

2. Which number should someone call to ask about cat boarding service?

A．507-287-0045.

B．507-280-9572.

C．507-289-2470.

D．507-226-5384.