9.Membership
Hostelling International (HI) is a membership organization,and HI membership gives you much more than a comfortable bed!It puts you at the heart of a huge international family,where you can share experiences,travel and friendship with people of all nations.
Membership Savings Program
Your National Association or Hostelling International Membership card not only opens the door to the world's largest network of safe,clean and welcoming hostels,but in many HI hostels,being a member now gives you at least a 10percent saving on the cost of your accommodation-just one of the great reasons to become a member!
In some countries,membership is compulsory if you wish to stay in HI hostels listed on this site.To find out what is applicable in the country you wish to visit,please check the Membership Savings Program.
Apart from cheaper accommodation in many of our 4,000hostels worldwide,membership also gives you access to thousands of travel-related savings at home and abroad.Please check locally with your HI hostel on arrival for details of these great benefits which can include:reduced-price admission to attractions and museums,discounts on meals,transportation and lots more.
Whatever your budget,membership helps you to explore and"Say HI to the world",backpack across Europe,discover Down Under,dance to Latin rhythms,chill out on a beautiful and peaceful Asian beach or simply"Discover the real hostel experience"in one of our unique hostels worldwide.
How to become a member
Purchase a membership from your nearest HI Youth Hostel Association office or membership selling outlet(零售店) before you start your journey.
Purchase an international membership when you arrive at an HI hostel outside your country of residence.To check the price and availability of membership on arrival,please contact the hostel directly.
Alternatively,you can purchase a 12-month e-Membership during the booking process with your hostel stay.The e-Membership entitles you to stay in any HI hostel and receive at least 10percent discount on accommodation charges compared to a non-member.
Please note:when you select your country from the list below you will be given full contact details plus a link to the national HI Youth Hostel Association website.Please select the Membership section on the site.
56.Your HI Membership cardD.
A.helps you to find safe,clean and free hostels
B.advises you to stay at comfortable hostels all over the world
C.allows you to get cheaper accommodation anywhere in the world
D.enables you to stay at any of the 4000hostels with some discount
57.If you want to be a HI member,D.
A.you should book a room at an HI Youth Hostel first
B.you can either call a HI hostel or buy a membership online
C.you can buy a membership when you check in at an HI Youth Hostel
D.you can buy a membership at an HI Youth Hostel Association office or its outlet
58.Being a member of the HI Youth Hostel AssociationB.
A.you have access to free transportation to your destination
B.yon can pay less on your visit to some attractions in some places
C.you will enjoy high quality services at the cheapest possible price
D.you can backpack across Europe to enjoy Latin rhythms for 12months.
分析 本文是一篇说明文.主要介绍了如何成为国际青年旅舍联盟的会员及会员所能享受的优惠制度.
解答 56--58 DDB
56.D 细节理解题.根据Membership Savings Program下的第一段"…network of…a 10 percent saving on the cost…"可知,在一些国际青年旅舍,会员可以享受9折优惠,而不是在全世界都可以享受到,也不是可以免费住,故A、B、C三项错误.根据Membership Savings Program下的第三段第一句中的"Apart from cheaper accommodation in many of our 4,000 hostels"可知,全世界有4 000家国际青年旅舍,你可以在许多家连锁店中享受低价优惠.故答案选D.
57.D 细节理解题.根据小标题How to become a member下的第一段"Purchase a…membership selling outlet (零售店) before you start your journey."可知,想成为会员可以在旅游前到国际青年旅舍联盟办公室或会员卡零售店交钱办理会员卡.故答案选D.
58.B 细节理解题.根据小标题Membership Savings Program下面第三段最后一句可知,拥有此会员卡可以让你在进入某些景点和博物馆时享受低价,吃饭乘车时打折,还有更多优惠.因此A项错误,B项正确.C项文中没有提及;根据该部分最后一段和文章倒数第二段可知,D项属于信息杂糅.故答案选B.
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