A
YMCA (also called the Y for short) is now offering free summer membership for high school students. If you’re starting grade 9-12 in the fall, you can take advantage of free membership at some YMCA locations this summer with the Get Summer program.
What you get
Y membership from June 1 through August 31, including access to:
* 26 Y locations in the Twin Cities. Rochester and Hudson, WI—with just a single registration(注册)
* Gyms, where you can play basketball, volleyball and more
* Indoor and outdoor pools
* Fitness Centers featuring weights and other workout equipment
* Group Exercise classes that help you build strength, speed and flexibility
* Nutritious meals
* Leadership development, service learning opportunities, and career readiness Check out where to find and how to use all these benefits in the Member Guide.
Getting started
Before you can start using the Y, you need to attend an orientation(定向) meeting.
* Give a tour of your Y
* Review the Membership Code of Conduct
* Learn about schedules and programs available for the summer
The fine print
There are 400 free membership cards max per branch available this summer, so be sure to sign up early. If you’re currently a Y member, or have been a Y member within the last 60 days, you’re not qualified to get free Get Summer membership. Visit our online join center or your local branch to purchase youth membership.
Thank you
The Y would like to thank the Schulze Family Foundation for their generous contribution to help us provide a safe environment for young people to engage in programs that promote healthy living, and build character and leadership.
1. What can we know about the Get Summer program?
A. It is only provided in Rochester. B. It provides telephone registration.
C. It is free for everyone. D. It lasts for three months.
2. What can you get as a member of the Y?
A. Access to meet celebrities(名人). B. Opportunities to swim indoors.
C. Enjoyment from playing football. D. Personal classes to develop leadership.
3. If Charlie is a Y member now, she ________.
A. needs to buy youth membership to attend the summer program
B. may take part in the summer program for free
C. can share a youth membership with another Y member
D. can join the summer program at a discount
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
本文是说明文。介绍了YMCA的暑期课程，包括如何注册，如何开始等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据What you get的Y membership from June 1 through August 31可知，这个项目持续3个月。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章中的* Indoor and outdoor pools可知，作为会员，你可以在室内游泳。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的If you’re currently a Y member, or have been a Y member within the last 60 days, you’re not qualified to get free Get Summer membership. Visit our online join center or your local branch to purchase youth membership.可知，如果你目前是Y会员，或者在过去的60天内成为了Y成员，你就没有资格免费获得夏季会员资格。访问我们的在线加盟中心或您当地的分公司购买青年会员。因此查理需要购买青年会员资格参加夏季的活动。故选A。
