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About us
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America ( FCCLA) is a non-profit national career and technical students organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Since 1945，FCCLA has been making a difference in their families, careers and
communities by addressing important issues through Family and Consumer Science education.
Mission (任务）
To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science education. Focusing on the various roles of family members, wage earners and community leaders, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.
Purposes
To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
To strengthen the function of family as a basic unit of society.
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
To provide opportunities for making decisions.
To prepare for the various roles of men and women in today’s society.
Membership
FCCLA has a national membership of over 205, 000 young men and women in nearly 6, 500 chapters. There are 50 associations. Since its founding in 1945, it has involved more than 9，000, 000 youth.
Financial (资金）and Cooperative Support
FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues. Additional money comes from individuals and businesses. It is supported by the US Department of Education artd the America Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
National Publications
Teen Times, the official magazine of FCCLA, is published once every three months during the school year and sent to its members. The national staff also publishes a variety of other resource materials for members and adult leaders.
21. Which of the following is one of the aims of FCCLA?
A. To prepare its members for their future life.
B. To provide job opportunities for youth and adults.
C. To strengthen the function of families and universities.
D. To promote understanding between men and women.
22. Who is the financial and cooperative supporter of FCCLA?
A. The local government. B. The founders.
C. The Red Gross. D. The members.
23. If you join FCCLA, you .
A. will get Teen Times for free
B. can benefit a lot for your job
C. should have your articles published
D. will find a job with a good salary
24. For whom is the passage mainly intended?
A.Workers. B. Students. C. Teachers. D. Adults.
