The document provides questions in English about the content and features on the website for a French theme park called Parc Asterix. The questions cover information found on different sections of the park including the Gaul village, Roman Empire, Greece, Vikings, and practical information. Some of the key details requested are what happens at certain times in shows, height restrictions on rides, ride lengths, speeds reached on rollercoasters, special events, and ticket and parking prices. The questions require understanding unfamiliar French words by using context and cognates to answer in English.

1. Year 8 unit 7 Un parc d’attractions
Skill- to work out meanings of unfamiliar words from context and
cognates
Log on to the following site: http://www.parcasterix.fr/
Answer the following questions in English –
1. click on the link “Découvrir le parc” and the La Gaule section
a) What happens at 12.30 in « le village et ses héros » ?
b) what happens if a child is under 1m30 in the Menhir Express ride ?
c) What is 13 metres long?
2. Then click on L’Empire romain section
a) Who wants to infiltrate the camp of the Gauls?
b) In the Romus and Rapidus section, how is the river described?
3. Then click on La Grèce section
a) what is Galéo?
b) How many generations of dolphins have been born in the park ?
c) How old is Baily?
d) In the Tonnerre de Zeus ride, how long is the descent?
4. Then click on the section Les Vikings
a) in the Goudurix ride, what happens at 75 km/h?
b) How many rides in Europe are like the Goudurix ride?
c) Why is 1,40 m important on this ride?
5. Then click on les Infos pratiques at the top of the page-
a) What happens on the 3rd April 2010?
b) Click on Tarifs, who has to pay 29 €?
c) How much does the car park cost?