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2023年湖北省八市高三(3月)联考
英语试卷
命题人:黄冈市教科院 黄石市教科院 蒋辉明 汤利平 范华平 李正德 2023. 3

本试卷共10页,共67题。本试卷满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
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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- -小题。每段对话仅读- -遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. $ 19. 15. B. $ 9.18. C. $ 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. How many days is the woman older than the man?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven.
2. What is the man's favourite sport?
A. Soccer. B. Basketball. C. Tennis.
3. What happened to the man last week?
A. He lost his job. B. He bought a newspaper. C. He refused his co-workers.
4. What are the speakers going to play?
A. Bridge. B. Chess. C. Card games.
5. What does the woman do?
A. A driver. B. A doctor. C. A receptionist.

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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. .Which mail service did the man choose?
A. Express. B. Priority. C. First-class.
7. How much did the man spend on the stamps?
A. $9. B. $11.35. C. $20.35.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. When did the man start using the websites?
A. In college. B. In high school. C. In primary school.
9. Which website does the man like best?
A. Tencent. com. B. Youtube. com. C. UsingEnglish. com.
10. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Asking for advice. B. Doing a survey. C. Searching a website.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman, fancy the washing-up liquid advertisement?
A. The product is good. B. The plot is attractive. C. The actors are famous.
12. How is the washing up liquid advertisement?
A. Trustworthy. B. Educational. C. Widespread.
13. What's the woman's attitude to advertisements?
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. Who does the woman seek the grammar book for?
A. Her daughter. B. Her friend. C. Herself.
15. How is the book Delhi?
A. Touching. B. Interesting. C. Well-received.
16. When can the woman get the novel Delhi?
A. This weekend. B. Next week. C. Next month.
17. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a library. B. In a supermarket. C. In a bookstore.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. A travel experience. B. A travel agency. C. A travel plan.
19. What is a challenge for the speaker during the trip?
A. Poor weather. B. Unavoidable work. C. Unavailable Internet access,
20. Which is the best part of the trip?
A. Diving in the Great Barrier. B. Feeding elephants. C. The hot air balloon ride.

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.
After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art
25 March - 13 August 2023
Rooms 1 to 8
Explore a period of great change when artists broke with established tradition and laid the foundations for the art of the 20th and the 21st centuries.
The decades between 1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 were a complex，energetic period of artistic questioning, searching, risk-taking and innovation.
The exhibition celebrates the achievements of three giants of the period: Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and follows the influences they had on younger generations of French artists and on wider circles of artists across Europe.
With over a hundred works' by artists ranging from Picasso to Mondrian and a selection of sculptures by artists including Rodin and Camille Claudel, the exhibition follows the creation of a new, modern art, free of convention, taking in Expressionism and Abstraction. The exhibition includes some of the most famous works of art created during these decades. Important loans come to the exhibition from institutions and private collections worldwide.
Ticket prices
Free for Members
Priority booking open for Members.
Join today to get early access to tickets, plus enjoy the exhibition in advance on 24 March.
Standard admission
On sale from 15 February
From & 24 Monday- -Friday
From & 26 Saturday and Sunday
A maximum of six tickles can be booked in the same deal. For larger group bookings please email.
We recommend allowing 50- -60 minutes for your visit to the exhibition.
21. What is the probable theme of the exhibition?
A. Convention. B. Modern Art. C. Western Art. D. Impressionism.
22. How much should a couple pay if they visit the exhibition on weekends without membership?
A. & 24. B. & 48. C. & 52. D. & 26.
23. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A textbook. B. A guidebook. C. A travel journal. D. A research report.
B
When travelling on the railway, I always arrive early to take photos or films of trains on my phone. I do it for my teenage boys. I'll text these images to them, and they’ll text back saying“Great pics” and occasionally get very excited if I've videoed a rare engine.
My older one, Solomon, now 17, had an early and strong interest in trains. By the age of two, he had identified his favourite train of all the Class 465, a four-car electric multiple unit. One day, passing the railway station, he started laughing with pleasure. A train was waiting at the far platform. It looked like a465 to me by is shape and size, but Solomon noticed it had five cars instead 'of four and most important of all, the first three digits of its number were 376. It excited him that he had discovered not only a new train but a new set of numbers, too. Classes 465 and 376 are common, but each train has its own unique number. That is part of the appeal. Specifics. Detail.
My younger boy, Valentine, 15 , came to trains through a different route: new technology. I was walking past our local station when I saw something special. A new train I'd never seen before. If such a train could exist in my rundown local station, anything was possible. Science fiction just became science fact. I had just seen the Class 395 , the Javelin, Britain's fastest train. A few months later , there would be one leaving our station every half hour to London.
Valentine adored the Javelin. Trips became fraught because both boys wanted to travel on their favourite train- -the Class 465 versus the Javelin. We negotiated with them- we'd take the 465 on the way there，the Javelin back home. Everyone was happy.
My husband is also a railfan. Having the boys has allowed him to pursue his passion. Trains are our shared passion, a timeless source of pleasure.
24. Why does the author photograph trains whenever possible?
A. To kill time. B. To make money. C. To share online. D. To delight her children.
25. Why was Solomon so pleased while wandering to the railway station?
A. He noticed five brand-new cars. B. He discovered his favourite train.
C. He corrected his mother's mistake. D. He spotted a new set of train numbers.
26. What does the underlined word “fraught” mean in paragraph 4?
A. Luxurious. B. Thrilling. C. Stressful. D. Unlikely.
27. What is a suitable tile for the text?
A. Trainspotting Bonds My Family. B. Trainspotting Satisfies My Children.
C. Trainspotting Emphasizes Train Details. D. Trainspotting Witnesses Technology Development.
C
With almost all big employers in the United Stales now using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in their hiring processes, the public is considering some urgent questions: How can you prevent discrimination in hiring when a machine is keeping the discrimination? What kind of methods might help?
Some 83% of employers, including 99% of Fortune 500 companies , now use some form of automated tools as part of their hiring process， said the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ( EEOC) chair Charlotte Burrows, at. a hearing on Tuesday. She said everyone needs to speak up on the debate over these technologies. “The risks are simply too high to leave this topic just to the experts.”
Last year, the EEOC issued some guidance around the use of cutting-edge hiring tools, noting many of their shortcomings. The agency found that resume( 简历) scanners that prioritize keywords and programs that evaluate a candidate's facial expressions and speech patterns in video interviews can create discrimination. Take, for example', a video interview that analyses an applicant's speech patterns to determine their ability to solve problems. A person with a speech problem might score low and automatically be screened out. The problem will be for the EEOC to root out discrimination- -or stop it from taking place.
The EEOC is considering the most appropriate ways to handle the problem. I's agreed that inspections are necessary to ensure that the software used by companies avoids intentional or unintentional discrimination. But who would conduct those inspections is a more challenging question. Each option presents risks, Burrows pointed out. A third party may turn a blind eye to its clients, while a government-led inspection could potentially stop innovation.
In previous remarks ，Burrows has noted the great potential that AI decision making tools have to improve the. lives of Americans，but only when used properly. “We must work to ensure that these new technologies do not become a high-tech pathway to discrimination," she said.
28. What does Burrows suggest people do?
A. Make their own voice heard. B. Follow the experts' suggestions.
C. Stop using AI in hiring processes. D. Watch debates about technologies.
29. How might programs in video interviews select employees?
A. By scanning keywords. B. By evaluating resumes.
C. By analyzing personalities. D. By interpreting speech patterns.
30. What is a possible consequence of third-party inspections?
A. High expense. B. Unfair results. C. Age discrimination. D. Innovation interruption.
31. What is Burrows's attitude to AI decision-making tools?
A. Favourable. B. Disapproving. C. Objective. D. Doubtful.
D
Parenting styles have evolved over the years in response to the rapid social changes. Whether it is tapping technology or applying the best parenting practices, parents nowadays generally invest more time in finding out how best to raise their child.
Modem parents have access to the internet and social media for ideal parenting advice and tips. There are also numerous parenting groups for different age groups on social media that parents can join. A parent can post questions from how to manage the constant cries of an infant to how. to talk to a moody teenager, and chances are, the parent will be flooded instantly with advice and relevant articles. The availability of resources has helped modern. parents to be more? involved and supportive of their children's development , academically, emotionally and socially. Modern parents are also keener .to find out about effective parenting methods to raise disciplined and confident children.
Meanwhile, one of modern parenting styles, helicopter parenting, arises. When parents become over involved，over-concerned and over-controlling, they start helping children with what they are capable of on their own, for example，selecting activities and friends for them. Such a? parenting style can restrict the children's ability to handle responsibilities independently. Children might be il-equipped with life skills such as operating a stove or monitoring their schoolwork. Overprotecting children from failures may also be prevented from developing. resilience(韧性) and acquiring skills like problem-solving.
On the other hand, parents in the past tended to supervise (监管) less. Children were given more control over how they managed their schoolwork and the friends they chose to play with. They were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring for younger siblings and managing household chores. Living in the preinternet era, parents were less informed about different parenting approaches and personalities.
There is no one right way to raise a child and there is no need to doubt about the best parenting style. Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents who are present, but not hovering(盘旋) ; who are supportive but not controlling; and who protect but not spoil.
32. What does the author explain by mentioning “an infant” and “ a moody teenager” in paragraph 2?
A. Devotion to kids. B. Easy access to guidance. C. Effective parenting. D. Tricky parenting problems.
33. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning modern parenting?
A. Its benefits. B. Its influence. C. Its characteristics. D. Its type.
34. What can we learn about parents in the past?
A. They had strengths 'and weaknesses in parenting. B. They were wiser than modem parents in parenting.
C. They were to blame for child development prospect. D. They contributed to the children's well-rounded abilities.
35. What is the purpose of writing the article?
A. To recommend how to parent wisely. B. To appeal to learn from modern parents.
C. To inform how parenting has changed. D. To introduce two parenting strategies.
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。
There are a number of ways to help improve final exam test scores without staying up all night and cramming(临时死记硬背)，for instance, taking advantage of the resources available and taking care of your body.
Stay on top of your work. Completing all of your week by its due date will help you stay on top of the content, minimizing the time needed to prepare for finals. 36 For instance , attending class is a guarantee not to fall behind in your work.
37 Don't feel like you need to give equal study time to each. course. Look back at your progress throughout the semester. If your grade is borderline, between ‘C’ and a ‘B’, for example, or you're hoping to raise your grade, you'll want to put in a bit more effort.
Find a study partner or a tutor. It is advisable to find a tutor or a study partner at the beginning of the semester as you can bounce around ideas and ask questions while studying. However, stay away from good friends when struggling with the material. 38 .
Select your studying environment strategically. You need a quiet studying location free of distractions. 39 .Sometimes colleges open up conference rooms or other spaces to allow additional room for studying during exam week.
Maintain your health in the finals week. Finals can be a stressful time, so make sure you are taking care of your physical self. Exercise is an effective tool in helping your body reduce stress. 40 .
A. Keep track of your progress.
B. Figure out which courses to prioritize.
C. But don't overdo it this week to avoid a muscle injury over finals.
D. If the library, study area, or. outdoors does not work for you, keep looking.
E. Reviewing in the finals week is a lot easier if you've been keeping up all along.
F. Plus, you will assess time needed for better academic performance prior to the finals.
G. The best study partner is often someone you don't know well and less likely hang out with.
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。
Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife. Several years ago, I decided to go there for a visit. A local person offered to be my guide，which was a great bonus for me. One day, my guide turned off the. smooth road and took me across a 41 hillside instead. We picked our way carefully when 42 a Rafflesia (大王花) popped into my view among those stones. Oh, dear! More than 43 , I bent down and put my nose practically inside the lower's core.
44 to my surprise, it was only one of the 45 during the trip. As I 46 the end of my trip, there was still something I had yet to see. We planned to 47 most feared creature there ，the saltwater crocodile, which can grow to a 48 of 6 meters or more. When we shone a flashlight towards the muddy shore, little sounds 49 in the darkness as if something unseen underwater had broken the 50 .Taking a second look, we spotted two greedy 51 just above the water line. As we drew. near, it 52 and we saw clearly it was a crocodile. With great caution, we neared it and finally could 53 its true dimensions. It was a baby--no more than 0. 6 meter long. Aha, whatever, I could now report to the 54 back home, who had never been to Borneo, that I had 55 a hungry crocodile in the wild and lived to tell the tale.
The world out there is so fascinating. Don't let work run your life. Why not step outdoors and enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?
41. A. rolling B. spectacular C. rough D. breathtaking
42. A. suddenly B. literally C. definitely D. ultimately
43. A. alarmed B. pleased C. concerned D. upset
44. A. Nevertheless B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
45. A. desires B. motivations C. destinations D. highlights
46. A. suspended B. suspected C. approached D. valued
47. A. hold onto B. pick up C. reflect on D. hunt for
48. A. width B. length C. height D. size
49. A. emerged B. paused C. continued D. declined
50. A. mud B. surface C. ground D. shore
51. A. crocodiles B. mouths C. eyes D. teeth
52. A. moved B. sank C. hid D. escaped
53. A. 'work out B. let out C. figure out D. make out
54. A. victims B. opponents C. folks D. guides
55. A. challenged B. encountered C. terrified D. chased
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Terry Townshend is an ecologist from the UK. In late October, he climbed to the roof of a building to check out a hand-sized recording device 56 ( lay) there to catch the sounds of migratory birds (候鸟) at Beijng's Olympic Park. Every two weeks, he came here to collect data and share it 57 universities' research centres for this year's bird .tracking study.
As a birdwatcher 58 has lived in Bejjing for over a decade, Townshend founded a website 59 formed a group for fellow enthusiasts. He works to raise environmental 60 ( aware) among people to help save some of China's most endangered birds, initiating projects to track some of Beijing's celebrated birds.
Though observing the migratory birds in Beijing 61 (be) one of Townshend's main activities now, his bond with China was established twelve years ago. At that time, the non-governmental organization Townshend once worked with was invited by the Chinese government 62 ( cooperate) in boosting support for China's general environmental laws on climate change. As the project leader, Townshend came to China for the first time. After getting to know the country, he decided to stay here for 63 ( far) research.
“China 64 ( value) the recovery of nature in past decades. With the efforts to carry out various targeted protections toward nature, 65 future looks bright for China's biodiversity.” Townshend said.
第四部分写作( 共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
为了增强学生的安全防范意识,今天上午你校组织了紧急逃生疏散演练活动。假定你是李华,请你给校英文广播站写一篇相关的新闻报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动流程;
3.活动感受。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:疏散演练evacuation drill
第二节(满分25分)
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- -篇完整的短文。
At the age of 17, I formed a band with. three classmates. After we won the first prize at our school's talent show, we decided to see. if we could get some local performances. When we found out we'd gotten booked for a charitable event at a large hospital, we were excited. For two weeks, we practised hard, getting together every day after school to sharpen our skills and learn enough songs to fill a one-hour show.
On the day of the concert, we showed up early to check out the stage. We set up and did a quick sound check, then went backstage lo have a soda and rest. While we were back there, the hospital's entertainment director came over to talk to us.
“Okay, boys, I just want to fill you in on a couple of important details,”she told us. “A lot of the people in the audience are suffering from severe physical or mental disabilities. Also, many of them are very old. Don't let that alarm you. They have very few chances to see live entertainment of any kind, so they enjoy any kind of musical talent. Just play your regular show, and you'll do fine.” With that, she left, going to help the volunteers and staff that were assisting the patients to their seats.
Soon enough, it was showtime. Everything was perfect, and we played probably the best show of our lives. We hardly missed a note on any of our songs. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy your performance. As each song finished, there was a short pause. This was the time when the audience would normally applaud. Now, we were getting nothing. Zero. The deafening silence only made us more determined to win the audience over. We tried harder. Loud songs, soft songs, it made no difference After forty-five minutes, we decided to end our set early. Why bother finishing when no one was appreciating us anyway? We unplugged (拔去) our instruments and went backstage.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A moment later, the entertainment director ran back to us.

Returning to the stage, we played our final three songs.




2023年湖北省八市高三（3月）联考英语参考答案
听力部分：1-5 ABABC 6-10 BAABB 11-15 BCACC 16-20 BCACC
七选五：36-40 EBGDC
阅读理解：21-25 BCBDD 26-30 CAADB 31-35 CBDAC
完形填空：41-45CABAD 46-50 CDBAB 51-55CADCB
语法填词：
56.laid; 57.with; 58.who/that; 59.and; 60.awareness; 61.is; 62.to cooperate; 63.further; 64.has been valuing/has valued; 65.the
应用文写作
One emergency evacuation drill
In order to enhance the security awareness of our students, and teach them what to do when a fire or an emergency happens, our school organized a fire evacuation drill this morning.
At half past nine o'clock a.m, we heard the alarm. Instructed by some teachers in charge, we rushed to the appointed areas in order. Afterwards, we followed the messages on the air to head for the safe place. On arriving at the playground, we stood in line. Our headmaster made a summary, attaching great importance to safety.
Not only did the drill increase our knowledge of protecting ourselves in the face of emergencies, a fire in particular, but also provided a precious opportunity to deal with them.

读后续写
A moment later, the entertainment director ran back to us. She asked us why we didn’t finish the show as promised. We told her how embarrassed we felt when we played in front of complete silence. We also expressed our concern that they must dislike us. “What are you talking about?” asked the director, “I’ve been talking to them. They love you so much.” It turned out that they just didn’t know they were supposed to clap. Or they simply couldn’t do so due to severe physical or mental disabilities. All of us stared at her in disbelief, and we decided to keep our word and finish the show.
Returning to the stage, we played our final three songs. Finally, with the show over, we began packing up our instruments. We had still received no applause. However, as we were to leave, at least fifty people crowded onto the stage. All of them wanted to thank us; some shook our hands, and some surrounded us with a wide grin. Several told us that we were the best band that had played for them in years. We couldn't believe it. We never felt as good as we did that one special night.

听力录音稿
(Text 1)
W: Would you mind if I ask how old you are?
M: Fourteen, but I’ll be fifteen on May the seventh.
W: Oh! I’ll be fifteen on May the fourth.

(Text 2)
W: What time is that soccer game on? I thought it started at noon.
M: We must have had the wrong time. Oh, well … soccer’s not my favourite sport anyway. I like basketball best.
W: Oh, really? I thought your favourite sport was tennis.

(Text 3)
W: What happened?
M: I got laid off last week with ten of my co-workers.
W: What are you going to do?
M: I’m looking in the newspaper for a job.

(Text 4)
M: Mary, do you play bridge?
W: No, I don’t play any card games. But I know how to play chess. How about you, George?
M: Well, I happen to be one of the best chess players around.
W: OK. Let’s play, then. We’ll see who’s the best.


(Text 5)
M: Hi, can I see Dr Dave urgently? My friend has been run over by a car at the crossroad outside. He is bleeding heavily and needs immediate medical attention.
W: I am afraid Dr Dave is busy in the operation theatre at the moment, but you can take your friend to Accident & Emergency Department. He will be taken care of there.

(Text 6)
W: What can I do for you today?
M: I need to mail this package to New York, please.
W: OK, let’s see how much it weighs … it’s about five pounds. If you send it express, it will get there tomorrow. Or you can send it priority, and it will arrive by Saturday.
M: Saturday is fine. How much will that be?
W: $11.35. Do you need anything else?
M: Oh, yeah! I almost forgot. I need a book of stamps, too.
W: OK, your total comes to $20.35.

(Text 7)
W: What type of websites do you often search for?
M: It varies depending on my goal. I prefer entertainment and education websites, such as Tencent. com and UsingEnglish.com.
W: How long have you been using them?
M: I have been using these websites since I was a freshman at university.
W: What do you visit those websites for?
M: I use them to study online or relax after work.
W: What’s your favourite website?
M: I think it’s probably youtube.com.
W: What’s the most popular website in your country?
M: I’m not quite sure, but I guess it would be Tencent.com.
W: Do you think the youth should use websites as a reliable source of knowledge?
M: Not always. They should choose their sources carefully.

(Text 8)
M: What is your favourite advertisement?
W: I’m quite impressed with the advertisement about a washing-up liquid.
M: Where did you see it?
W: I accidentally saw it on TV two years ago.
M: What happened in the advertisement?
W: The ad told a story of a family in which the children all loved their mother due to the white shirts she prepared for them.
M: Why do you like it?
W: I just can’t stop loving the story in the ad. It’s such a sweet story.
M: Was there any famous actor in the advertisement?
W: Not at all. The actors were not very well-known, I think.
M: Did it attract much attention?
W: I have no idea, but I’ve seen it in many public places.
M: Do you believe in advertisements?
W: Not really. Ads always say good things and don’t mention bad things about a product for obvious reasons.
M: How have advertisements changed recently?
W: They’re more modern. Digital marketing has proved successful in many fields.

(Text 9)
M: Good morning, ma’am. How may I help you?
W: Good morning. Do you have grammar books?
M: Yes, ma’am. We have a lot of grammar books in the language section. Which one do you want?
W: I am looking for an advanced grammar book.
M: Which author do you prefer?
W: I don’t really know about any author. I just want to polish up my English grammar.
M: We have many books by Cambridge and Oxford publications that are quite popular.
W: OK, let me have a look.
M: Are you looking for any other book or novel?
W: I am also looking for ‘Delhi’ by Khushwant Singh. I have heard that it’s an excellent book and has got very good reviews.
M: I don’t think we have it right now, as the last one got sold yesterday. I have ordered it already, and it will be available next Tuesday. I will deliver the book to you in three days. If you want any other book by any other author, you can browse through the collection on your right.
W: Do you have other books by Khushwant Singh?
M: We have only one book by him, which is “The Sunset Club”. It makes for interesting reading.
W: Thanks.

(Text 10)
M: When I think about my best travel experience ever, so many things jump out at me: Diving in the Great Barrier Reef, feeding elephants in Thailand, and even teaching kids in Cambodia. But one experience stands above the rest. And that was my trip to Myanmar with my best friend. We knew that Wi-Fi would be a struggle. For our entire trip, we had to be in the moment, with no social media, no work, and completely focus on what we were doing and where we were. This was a challenge for someone who is continually working and always connected. But I do think it forced us to be present in a way that we wouldn’t have been if we were constantly checking our phones. The highlight of the trip was the hot air balloon ride over the temples at sunrise. We were lucky to get a clear day, and many other rides had been cancelled due to poor weather. The temples were at their best at sunrise. They shone in the sun and picked up the gold. This still goes down as my best travel experience ever.