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　　The Youth Hostels Associations of England and Wales and Scotland have more than 400 hostels, many of them in lovely countryside. They're a very good idea for travelers of all ages and families too, not only are they cheap and friendly, they're also good places to visit. Everyone in a Youth Hostel helps with the housework and prepares their own meals, though some hostels offer cheap meals too. As Youth Hostels are popular, especially in summer and at I3ank Holidays, it's a good idea to book. The YHA also organizes special interest holidays for different outdoor sports, activities and interests.

　　To use the hostels you have to be a member. The cheapest way to do this is to join a YHA in your own country that is a member of IYHA. This makes finding a hostel and booking easy too, these association can offer you with the International Handbook, which has addresses and information about youth hostels in many countries, and with advance booking vouchers forms you can use to book a place in youth hostels in other countries.

　　If you can't join in your own country, you can ask for an International Guest Card, either before you come or when you're in Britain. Write to or visit YHA Services for International Guest Cards, maps and handbooks, they can also offer information about booking hostels, travel and special interest holidays.

　　注释：association n．联合；联盟　　advance adj．提前的　　voucher n．证件；证明

根据短文内容回答下列问题．

1．Where are most of Youth Hostels?

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2．Why are youth hostels cheaper?

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3．Who can use youth hostels?

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4．What is IYHA short for?

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5．Where can we find addresses and information about youth hostels?

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　　假如你叫李明，你校新来的外籍教师要向你了解你校的课外活动情况及你们的建议。请你根据所给的提示内容写一篇100词左右的短文。

　　活动时间：每天下午4：30－5：30

　　主要内容：1．体育类(篮球、足球、乒乓球、下棋等)

　　2．兴趣小组(绘画、歌舞、电脑等)

　　3．图书馆开放，同学们在那里看书或听讲座。

　　4．英语角(周五下午)，欢迎你参加并作指导。

　　建议：1．增加课外活动的种类和活动时间。

　　2．减少作业量。

　　可能用到的生词：兴趣小组：interest group

　　英语角：English corner

　　活动：activity(n.)

　　讲座：lecture(n.)