Directions:Read the following passage. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions that follow. The answers (in no more than 3 words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.We are glad that you are interested in joining our Volunteer Fire Department!Any person is eligible to apply for membership provided that he or she is at least sixteen years of age.Previous Fire/EMS experience is NOT required to apply，but we also encourage and welcome those with previous experience to join.There are three types of membership.Active Member: Active membership is for those applicants who are interested in becoming a firefighter and/or EMT and participating in fire/rescue activities. All applicants over the age of eighteen are eligible for active membership. All active members in the department are required to attend fifty percent of scheduled department meetings and training each calendar year.Student Member: Applicants who are sixteen years of age or older and are currently enrolled in high school are eligible to become student members.Associate Member: The department also accepts applications for Associate Members. Associate Members are those who are interested in assisting the department with fundraising(筹款)functions and special events. Associate Members DO NOT participate in firefighting and rescue activities，nor will they be required to receive any Fire/EMS training.PLEASE NOTE：All applicants are required to indicate which type of membership they are applying for.1. What is the age requirement of applying for the membership of the Volunteer Fire Department?Applicants must be _________ofage or older.2. Who are encouraged to join the Volunteer Fire Department?Those with ________.3. What are active members in the department required to do?To attend fifty percent of scheduled department _______ each calendar year.4. What is the main function of Associate Members?Assisting the department with _______ and special events.5. What are all applicants asked to do when applying for the membership?To indicate which ________ they are applying for.