高三英语考试
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
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What does the woman mean
A. The man needs to fill up the car.
B. The man should pay to borrow the car.
C. She doesn’t want to travel with the man.
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What does the woman probably do
A. A high school teacher. B. A marketing manager. C. A police officer.
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Which kind of animal is the man afraid of
A. Rabbits. B. Snakes. C. Mice.
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How will the speakers get to the movie theater
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
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What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Schoolmates.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Why was it difficult to rescue the cat
A. It was on the top of a tree.
B. It didn’t trust the man at first.
C. It was hurt by the branches.
7. What did the man do to rescue the cat
A. He bought cat food. B. He borrowed a ladder. C. He got a neighbor to help him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the woman doing
A. Organizing an event. B. Reporting some news. C. Conducting an interview.
9. What does Charles Martin’s family mainly worry about
A. His health condition.
B. His community activities.
C. His study and family responsibilities.
10. How does Charles Martin plan to reduce his family’s concerns
A. By talking to his manager.
B. By quitting the community project.
C. By involving his family in community work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. Why is the man concerned about the girl
A. She doesn’t manage her time well.
B. She is doing poorly at her schoolwork.
C. She forgets to organize her school materials.
12. When does the girl usually go to sleep
A. At 9:30 pm. B. At 10:00 pm. C. At 10:30 pm.
13. What does the man suggest the girl do
A. Do her homework earlier.
B. Finish her dinner after school.
C. Choose her clothes after dinner.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What did the woman’s brother break
A. Her tablet computer. B. Her digital pen. C. Her camera.
15. What does the woman usually use to create her drawings
A. A tablet computer. B. A piece of paper. C. A notebook computer.
16. Where do the speakers probably live
A. In China. B. In America. C. In France.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What does the speaker think about the nature club at last
A. It’s boring. B. It’s popular. C. It’s amazing.
18. What percentage of the Earth’s water is fresh water
A. About 3%. B. About 2%. C. About 1%.
19 Where did the speaker learn about the fact about rainforests
A. At a school club. B. On the Internet. C. In geography class.
20. What contributes to a quarter of all modern medicines according to the speaker
A. Plants in rainforests. B. Animals in oceans. C. Wildlife in undisturbed areas.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you want to avoid boarding an Amtrak train or a Brightline train to go on more scenic train journeys, here’s what you need to know.
Rockies to Red Rocks
Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury railcar service, and its most notable American route is the Rockies to Red Rocks journey. Starting in Denver and finishing in Moab, this route takes you through breathtaking landscapes, including the towering Rocky Mountains and beautiful canyons (峡谷). It offers an unforgettable experience, highlighting the rugged (崎岖的) beauty of the American Southwest.
Cape Cod Central Railroad
This fun train journey takes you across the Cape Cod region, specializing in lunch, brunch, and dinner journeys. All trains come with various classes, letting you choose the tickets that suit your budget.
Grand Canyon Railway
If you want an unbeatable entrance into the Grand Canyon, go on the Grand Canyon Railway. It’s been in operation since 1901. You can choose from six different tiers when you buy your ticket based on comfort and service levels. If views are your focus, go with the Observation Dome.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Built by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway for silver and gold transport, the approximately 45-mile route from Durango to Silverton is a national historic landmark and shows the scenic San Juan Mountains. Passengers ride vintage (老式的) steam trains, with both open and enclosed carriages, experiencing the charm of a bygone era. Ideal for families, history buffs, and nature lovers, the trip is enhanced by guided tours explaining the railway’s mining heritage.
21. What is the significant feature of Rockies to Red Rocks
A. It starts in a rocky mountain.
B. It operates only in the beautiful canyons.
C. It shows the rugged beauty of the American Southwest.
D It is the most famous route of American train journeys.
22. Which is the best choice for those wanting a special dinner journey
A. Rockies to Red Rocks.
B. Cape Cod Central Railroad.
C. Grand Canyon Railway.
D. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
23. Why is Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad a national historic landmark
A. It is ideal for families and nature lovers.
B. It offers special events and themed rides.
C. It shows the history of vintage steam trains.
D. It reflects a mining history and surprising landscapes.
B
Enric Sala is a former university professor, and quit the academic field to become a full-time environmental protector. In 2008, he founded Pristine Seas, a project that combines exploration, research, public policy and media to inspire the creation of ocean protection areas. It aims to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 for the benefit of nature and humanity. Less than 8% is currently protected.
To date, the project has helped to create 29 of the largest ocean reserves on the planet, covering an area of over 6.9 million square kilometers, an area which is twice the size of India. The achievements are the result of Enric’s 36 trips across the globe, from the Southern Line Islands to Greenland and Alaska.
The ongoing ocean protection efforts show Enric’s lifelong passion. He says he admires a famous French filmmaker and undersea explorer. Growing up in Catalonia in the 1970s, he would sit in front of TV watching his hero every Sunday. He was fascinated by the amazing places, the brave underwater explorers and the wonderful creatures. All was what he wanted to do in his life.
Enric writes that in the last century alone, humans have removed over 90% of the ocean’s large fish, yet less than 8%of the ocean is under protection. It is possible to make the ocean continuously beneficial to people and the planet. All humans must do is rewild the sea. Enric writes that preserving the planet’s wild places, on land and in the ocean, is a matter of human survival and economic importance in his book, The Nature of Nature: Why We Need the Wild, published in 2020. The process of rewilding, or recovering and protecting natural processes, allows nature to do the hard work for us.
Mentioning the successes of wildlife recovery in Yellowstone National Park, Mozambique National Parks, and the Southern Line Islands, Enric adds that our natural world can be a lasting and strong engine of regeneration (再生), and that we just need to give it some space.
24. What is the goal of Pristine Seas by the year they set
A. To protect at least a third of the ocean.
B. To conserve a minimum of 30% of the ocean.
C. To document underwater species in Catalonia.
D. To build 29 of the largest ocean reserves on Earth.
25. What inspired Enric to devote himself to ocean protection
A. His dream of becoming a famous sea explorer.
B. His tiring experience as a university professor.
C. His passion for the unknown underwater world.
D. His admiration for what a French filmmaker did.
26. According to Enric, what is essential to hold the ocean’s benefits to humans
A. Rewilding the sea. B. Strengthening fishing activities.
C. Increasing ocean exploration. D. Educating people on marine life.
27. Why does Enric mention the example of the wildlife recovery successes
A. To highlight the importance of national parks.
B. To prove that nature can regenerate if given space.
C. To criticize the impact of human activities on wildlife.
D. To compare different methods of environmental protection.
C
Why did the cow go to Hollywood Because it wanted to be in the moo-vies! Get it Because “moo” is the sound a cow makes!
This is an example of a dad joke. Anyone can make a dad joke — you don’t have to be a parent. Most of the time it’s just a joke that uses a very obvious and predictable pun (双关语). Dad jokes are usually thought to be pretty harmless, and maybe even cause feelings of love.
And researchers have found that humor may actually be an important tool for parents. A team from the US wanted to find out more about the effect humor can have when it is used by parents when raising their children. More than 300 people aged between 18 and 45 took part in a survey. They were asked to say whether they agreed or disagreed with a number of statements about humor in parenting. These included their memories of whether humor was used by their own parents, and if they might use it with their own children.
More than 70% of the participants said they believed humor can be a useful tool in parenting. And 55% said that they had been raised by parents who used humor in their parenting. The study also found that people whose parents used humor were more likely to say they had a good relationship with their parents. Many participants even said they’d like to take a course to learn about how they could use humor in parenting.
So why does it work The researchers said family life can be stressful, and humor can be a good way to reduce stress levels in the home. But that doesn’t just mean telling more dad jokes—humor could be used instead of anger to relieve a stressful situation, for example.
28. How did the author introduce the phrase “dad joke”
A. By giving an example. B. By making a definition.
C. By explaining where to use it. D. By showing its hidden meaning.
29. In which aspect do researchers plan to figure out the function of humor
A. Family harmony. B. Social gatherings.
C. Parenting skills. D. Parenting stress.
30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The benefits of using humor in education.
B. Different types of humor used by parents.
C. The disadvantages of humor in family relationships.
D. Participants’ views on the use of humor in parenting.
31. What might be talked about in the following paragraph
A. How humor deals with pressure. B. What effect humor has on home.
C. Which humor should be stressed. D. Why humor makes people happy.
D
We’ve launched so many satellites into space that we now have a huge orbital waste problem. The European Space Agency (ESA) noted that over 6,600 tons of space waste is currently floating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Space waste consists of various small things. Some are objects created when a payload (the equipment carried by a spacecraft or satellite) explodes or crashes into another in space. Some are objects intentionally launched during the functioning of a payload, such as covers for light-sensing instruments. Rocket bodies, or the orbital stages of launch vehicles and protective shields (盾) and engines also add to the problem.
Even tiny pieces of space waste, as small as a millimeter wide, can cause serious damage to spacecraft and satellites. According to Tiago Soares, lead engineer of ESA’s Clean Space Office, a one-centimeter piece of waste has the energy of a bomb. There are at least 1.2 million objects larger than one centimeter speeding around our orbit right now. Each of these can crash into something else, and risk creating hundreds more pieces of waste in a chain reaction, which we call the Kessler effect. In 2024, there were several major fragmentation (碎裂) events, and several smaller ones. This has led to a large increase in objects in one year, with at least 3,000 new ones being tracked.
At present, there are no international space laws in place obliging waste to be cleaned up in LEO. However, space agencies like the ESA have rules and suggestions to cut down the making of space waste. The ESA plans to use the ClearSpace-1 spacecraft to take the suitcase-sized PROBA-1 satellite out of orbit in 2028.
If these plans actually work out, they’ll be among the first real space waste cleanup missions ever. However, making greater efforts to clear even a small part of the huge amount of waste in LEO will be difficult, and take ages. Hopefully, as launches continue to become cheaper and more accessible, we’ll see more waste removal in orbit.
32. What can be inferred about the creation of space waste
A. It is partially due to human activities.
B It is a result of natural disasters in space.
C. It is mainly caused by outdated satellites.
D. It primarily originates from private space companies.
33. What does the Kessler effect refer to
A. A kind of energy released by tiny pieces of space waste.
B. A chain reaction where space waste gets new energy.
C. A creation of new space missions to clean space waste.
D. A chain reaction where space waste creates more waste.
34. What does the underlined word “obliging” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Requiring. B. Forbidding. C. Permitting. D. Selecting.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. The Causes of Space Waste
B The Kessler Effect and Its Impact
C. The Growing Problem of Space Waste
D. The Danger of Cleaning Up Space Waste
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you had trouble concentrating on tasks or getting things done Here are four helpful ways to improve your focus and help you reach the finish line.
Take a deep breath
____36____. When you’re stressed, your attention narrows. The fight-or-flight response starts working. Your heart beats a little faster, and you might get a little sweaty because you’re anxious. So if something requires your full attention, take a breath and calm your body down. It is your body’s response to that stress that’s causing the limitation in attention.
Allow your mind to wander
If you are finding it hard to focus, take a break and allow your mind to wander into what’s called the default mode (默认模式) network. ____37____. It’s the place where our minds find innovation and creativity and often make better decisions than the focused mind. Get yourself there with something called positive constructive daydreaming. Try traveling with your mind to someplace enjoyable — maybe it’s a walk through an imaginary forest or sunbathing on a warm, sandy beach. Free your mind for about 20 minutes of this fun and watch what happens.
____38____
You should set some limitations if you often find yourself wasting time on social media, and it’s making you feel stressed and ashamed. Try turning off push notifications (推送通知) and removing social media apps from your phone to create natural obstacles to accessing them. ____39____.
Remember your time is precious
Think about all the people and things you consider most important — your friends and your hobbies. ____40____. Are the lists the same Do you keep putting off learning to play a new song because social media won’t stop drawing your attention If you’re just giving away the only precious thing you have, make sure you spend it wisely.
A. This is where magic happens
B. Pick what you currently have
C. Stress can affect your ability to focus
D. Get rid of what takes your attention away
E. If they’re not enough, use some tools to help you
F. Only in this way can you fix your mind on something creative
G. Then think about who and what you actually spend your time on
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A touching lesson on healing came unexpectedly for me during a simple walk on the beach with my daughter last weekend. She asked me to pick a large rock to ____41____ the biggest bad thing that had happened to me and encouraged me to let go of the pain.
As we placed rocks representing ____42____ moments onto a growing tower, the stones became smaller, showing how even small hurts leave lasting ____43____. We added tiny rocks for support to keep the tower steady, demonstrating that even the smallest acts of care can help provide ____44____ during difficult times.
In the most touching moment of this lesson, my daughter quietly ____45____ the rock tower we had built together. With a gentle ____46____, the tower fell. “No matter how we arrange our pain, we can choose to let it ____47____,” she said softly.
After the tower fell, my daughter shared a simple ____48____. “Why care about all the bad things that have happened They don’t ___49___,” she said, her words cutting through the silence.
Then, with a smile, she ____50____ me a new rock and asked, “What’s the best thing that ever happened to you ”
From there, we began building a new tower with ____51____, more stable stones. Unlike the first one, it didn’t need any extra ____52____. It stood firm, quietly showing how focusing on the good can bring a stronger, more balanced ____53____.
The final lesson on healing is clear: Focus on the positives and let go of the negatives; what we focus on ____54____ our strength and peace as we move forward, guiding our journey toward ____55____.
41. A. forget B. attract C. symbolize D. transport
42. A. tough B. happy C. past D. vital
43. A. measures B. effects C. styles D. contents
44. A. contact B. solution C. challenge D. balance
45. A. knocked over B. saw to C. left off D. jumped at
46. A. trap B. smile C. push D. look
47. A. go B. stay C. dry D. adapt
48. A. plan B. truth C. goal D. database
49. A. fix B. stop C. happen D. matter
50. A. saved B. bought C. handed D. lent
51. A. flatter B. smaller C. brighter D. lighter
52. A. lesson B. proof C. length D. support
53. A. opportunity B. foundation C. election D. advice
54. A. celebrates B. follows C. shapes D. checks
55. A. belonging B. dark C. assessment D. healing
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
With a civilization lasting for thousands of years, China has long been a guardian of rich historical heritage. In recent years, alongside the establishment of museums, the country has made efforts ____56____ (develop) national archaeological site parks — innovative spaces that transform excavation (挖掘) sites into immersive classrooms. ____57____ (this) parks not only preserve ancient relics but also invite the public to engage with the research process, ____58____ (bridge) the gap between academia and popular understanding.
While museums display artifacts behind glass, archaeological parks provide a dynamic alternative: wide-open areas ____59____ visitors walk amid reconstructed ruins, participate in simulated digs ____60____ witness ongoing research. This practical way of experiencing history makes the past much ____61____ (easy) to understand. It’s different from traditional museum displays because it focuses on the setting of historical items and helps people feel a real connection to old times.
The National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) ____62____ (announce) the addition of 10 national archaeological site parks last month, bringing the total number ____63____ 65 across the country.
“The 10 ____64____ (new) assigned parks show key achievements in human evolution, agricultural origins, the early formation of states and civilizations, and the development of Chinese culture. They highlight both the historical ____65____ (significant) of Chinese civilization and the spiritual ethos (精神特质) of the Chinese nation,” said an NCHA official.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校英文校报“Local Highlights”栏目正在征集文章。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
（1）推荐当地的特色美食或景点；
（2）推荐理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为100个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Discover the Local Charm
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
To escape the hot and humid weather in South Carolina, I used to explore a state in the north or west every summer. In early 2020, I planned a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota and arrived there on June 23rd, not knowing I was about to have an adventure.
The most exciting part of my adventure in South Dakota happened on July 5th in Custer. I woke up at 3:47 am, crawled out of my sleeping bag, and ate an energy bar. Then I walked to a hot air balloon company in downtown Custer for a 5 am meeting. There, I met other sleepy tourists who were there for the same reason as me. After filling out some paperwork and paying the fees, we got into a car and were taken to a field, followed by four trucks full of colorful materials.
In the field, I got out of the car and watched as four colorful hot air balloons were fitted and inflated (充气). A few minutes later, I climbed into a basket along with other passengers. The basket was divided into four sections around the pilot in the center. Two couples and a family were in the other sections.
However, all good things had to come to an end. From the pilot’s radio, I learned that due to a sudden change in the weather, the wind became unstable, and we needed to find a safe place to land quickly.
We seemed to be descending (下降) very fast. I noticed the pilot struggling against the wind. He was constantly adjusting the burner and the parachute vent (伞阀) to control the balloon’s descent speed, but the strong wind made it difficult. As we continued to descend, he said, “Everyone, I need you to sit down, face backward, and cover your heads.” We followed his instructions.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The basket shook violently back and forth.
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The few seconds, during which the balloon was landing on the grass, was like hours.
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高三英语考试
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
【1题答案】
【答案】A
【2题答案】
【答案】C
【3题答案】
【答案】A
【4题答案】
【答案】B
【5题答案】
【答案】C
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
【6~7题答案】
【答案】6. B 7. B
【8~10题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. C
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. A
【14~16题答案】
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. B
【17~20题答案】
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 35. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. E 40. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【41~55题答案】
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【56~65题答案】
【答案】56. to develop
57. These 58. bridging
59. where 60. and
61. easier 62. announced
63. to 64. newly
65. significance
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【66题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Discover the Local Charm
If you ever visit my city, don’t miss the chance to try our famous Braised Pork Belly, a dish that perfectly represents the local flavor.
This traditional delicacy has a history of over 300 years. What makes it special is the unique cooking method: the pork is cooked slowly with soy sauce, sugar, and several secret spices for hours. The result is tender meat that melts in your mouth, with a rich yet not greasy taste. More than just food, it carries family warmth. Every festival, families cook it together, sharing stories while waiting. It’s a symbol of love and tradition passed down through generations.
Come and taste it — you’ll understand why it’s loved by both locals and visitors
第二节（满分25分）
【67题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
The basket shook violently back and forth. We were thrown from side to side as the balloon bounced across the uneven ground. I kept my head covered and held tightly to the edge, feeling the impact with every jolt. One couple cried out, but I focused on staying low and bracing myself. The pilot shouted calm instructions, reminding us not to stand until he gave the all-clear. Dust and grass flew into the air, making it hard to breathe. Finally, the movement slowed, and the balloon came to a stop, half-collapsed on its side.
The few seconds, during which the balloon was landing on the grass, was like hours. When the pilot confirmed it was safe, we slowly stood up, shaken but unharmed. Despite the rough landing, everyone felt a sense of relief and even excitement. We had faced an unexpected challenge together. The ground crew arrived quickly, helping us out and beginning the process of packing the balloon. Looking back, though frightening, the experience deepened my appreciation for nature’s unpredictability and the skill of the pilot who kept us safe.
