6．•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．
•How to become a member
Purchase a membership from your nearest HI Youth Hostel Association office or membership selling outlet 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．
25．Which of the following is NOT promised by Hostelling International？D
A．A safe and clean place to stay．
B．Welcoming atmosphere
C．Membership benefits
D．Opportunities to meet local people
26．Which of the following is TRUE about the HI hostels？B
A．Accommodation discounts for members are available at every HI hostel．
B．For some HI hostels，you have to be a member to find accommodation．
C．You will enjoy high quality services at the cheapest possible price．
D．Free public transportation to your destination is ensured．
27．If you want to be a member of HI，C．
A．you can either call the HI Youth Hostel Association office or buy online
B．you should book a room at an HI Youth Hostel first
C．you can buy a membership at an HI Youth Hostel Association office in advance
D．you can buy a membership when you check in at any HI Youth Hostel．
