Explore reading: Forest park adventure Read the text about outdoor activities, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–5. Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. TIP: Only one of the four options is correct, so don’t mark more than one. Source: adapted and abridged from GoApe, “HIGH ROPES ADVENTURES IN SCOTLAND”, https://goape.co.uk/days-out/scotland/aberfoyle 1 stunning: breathtaking 2 whizzing: driving 17 ABERFOYLE, QUEEN ELIZABETH FOREST PARK Take the A821 to Aberfoyle and then follow signs to ‘The Lodge – Forest Visitor Centre’. Take in the beautiful surroundings of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park as you fly 46 metres above the ground on two of Britain’s longest zip wires. Located in the Trossachs National Park, it’s a mecca for Go Ape pilgrims, adventure lovers and those that just want to get out and have some fun in Loch Lomond. Or would you like to spend some days exploring the forest by bike in Queen Forest Park and Britain’s largest off-road cycle network? The stunning1 scenery around Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in Aberfoyle (Stirlingshire) guarantees a great day out in Scotland. Oh, and let’s not forget the course’s main attraction: Two of Britain’s longest zip wires, each stretching over 400m, flying customers 150 feet above the ground and over a 90 foot waterfall. NEW Forest Visitor Centre at Aberfoyle. Forestry Commission Scotland proudly present the state of the art centre, featuring a cafe that offers a spectacular floor to ceiling view of the forest. We also offer great biking tours as well as forest segway trips. Now – what is forest segway? Take to two wheels with our all-terrain, self-balancing segways and discover more of the forest than ever before. Mastering the green technology takes a matter of minutes – you’ll be whizzing2 through our beautiful woodland trails in no time. Get your friends together for an unforgettable experience in the spectacular local scenery. Visit goape.co.uk for the most up-to-date information as details differ for each course. The best fun, of course, is the epic zip wires … step off the platform, sit back and let the wire do the work! Zip trekking adventure is a network of seven tandem zip lines that traverse the skyscraping Douglas Firs, providing you with an exhilarating experience of flying way above the forest floor. The unforgettable two-hour experience includes: −− A safety demonstration from our experienced team and use of all equipment. −− A 20 minute hike (through one of the most beautiful, dramatic forests out there) to the meeting point. −− A ride off-road where you’ll discover winding mountain roads up to the training zip. −− Time in our training zone where you practise landing like a professional. −− Seven zip wires covering a total distance of 3km – and the certificate to prove you’ve done it. HANG OUT WITH US 56 Language skills Extras Explore 4 Changes Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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