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Every time we move to a new town, my brother and I check out the nearest recreation centers. My mom works a lot and usually has two jobs, so Kyler and I look after ourselves after school.

2 The community center across from our school has an after-school program—Kyler and I head over there after school and play on the playground—we also get snacks while we do homework. Once we are finished, we walk about a mile to get home.

3 Community centers are great, and they have playgrounds and dog parks. Newer playgrounds are designed for children to play together side-by-side, and dog-friendly areas give dog owners a chance to walk with their dogs to get some exercise. On the weekends, we take our dog Zeus for a walk by our dog park since he loves to meet other dogs.

4 My grandma is also very active, and a lot of places offer programs for older people. Grandma drops my brother and I off and heads to her activities. She makes new friends by joining a few clubs. She also takes lessons to stay healthy, like fitness lessons, and Grandma even plays pickleball!

5 My favorite night of the week is Thursday since I joined a drop-in basketball team. Whoever shows up that night plays, and it doesn't matter who is there—we all just love playing basketball. You have to get there early though, otherwise there might not be a place available. Kyler loves soccer, so he plays on a team every Thursday with his friends.

6 Mom just joined a program last week to meet other people and socialize. Grandma encouraged her to get out of the house instead of working all the time, so Mom gets together once a month to have fun singing karaoke or learning how to dance.

7 Many of these programs are free, but some of them have fees. Even so, they are generally more affordable than most programs or sports leagues. Rec centers are a nice way for my entire family to enjoy sports and activities, and it also makes moving not so bad. We make friends quickly, and we stay in shape. Even better, it keeps my whole family happy.











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Source #3:

Watch the video that explores the many benefits of local parks and recreation programs.

Community Growth



Please use your headphones and listen to the presentation.







1. Which question is BEST answered by the information in Source #2?


AWhat are some of the reasons families move to different towns?
BWhat kinds of programs and activities do community centers offer for different age groups?
CHow do schools choose the location of after-school programs?
DWhat are the rules and regulations for using public playgrounds?

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B

Source #2 describes the types of programs and activities offered at community centers for different ages (after-school programs for kids, playgrounds and dog parks, senior activities like fitness and pickleball, adult social programs, drop-in sports), so it best answers that question.