Read the paragraph below. Several of the sentences can be joined together to improve their logical connection and to make it more interesting to read. Rewrite the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper, combining some of the sentences to make the passage more interesting to read.
Hot air ballooning can be fun and It is an interesting way to spend a few hours on a weekend. A typical ride last between one and two hours. Plan on another one to two hours for preparation before the flight and pick up time after touch down. Most ballooning is done in the early morning or a dusk. There is less wind during these times. Also balloons have better lift in cooler temperatures. Wear comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes. What one would wear for a walk is appropriate. A sweater or light jacket may be needed in fall and spring. It is colder at higher altitudes. For every 1000 feet in altitude the temperature is 3.5 degrees cooler than ground temperature. Typical altitudes for a balloon ride is about 3000 feet. A balloon goes where the wind takes it. A pilot can control the direction of the flight by flying at different altitudes. At different altitudes the wind blows in different directions. A chase crew communicates with the pilot during the flight so they can pick up the passengers and return them to the launching site. Radios are used for this. Don’t worry about becoming air sick, like in an airplane. There is no turbulence. The flight is smooth. One last thing– don’t forget a camera. You can get great panoramic shots.