黄石市高考英语 阅读理解训练题（30）.doc

湖北省黄石市 2014 高考英语阅读理解训练题( 30 )及答案 Louis Palmer has driven 32,000 miles through 38 countries in 17 months to e the first person to travel around the globe ina solar car. Palmer, a 36-year-old Swiss school teacher, didn ’t burn a single drop of petrol during his “ round-the-world drive ”. This is the first time in history that a solarpowered car has achieved such a ess. Palmer says the car “ ran like a Swiss watch ”, proving that solar energy can be used in transportation. “ These new technologies are ready, ” said Palmer. “ The car is ecological, economical, and abslutely reliable. ” The three-wheeled “ Solar Taxi ” can reach 55 mph, and seat two fortably. Along the way, Palmer offered rides to thousands of People, including general Ban Ki-moon and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, to promote solar power and raise awareness about global warming. Swiss scientists worked with Palmer to build the three-wheeled car, which drags a flat-topped trailer with 6 square meters of solar panels. The tour aims at spreading knowledeg about the dangers of global warming and showing that solutions are available to fight global warming. “ People love the idea ofa solar car, ” he said. “I hope the car industry is listening … and will start making electric cars like this one. ” Next year Palmer plans to go around the world in 80 days in vehicles that draw power from renewable sources l