《大学英语II》期末预测试卷No.1(附答案(3)

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B) the weather was so poor

C) the people had gone to the sea

D) the people had gone to their hotels

30. Evidently, the waiter was standing in the doorway of the cafe because he _____.

A) was not very busy B) had never seen such a storm

C) was ready to leave D) was looking for patrons（顾客）

Questions 31 to35 are based on the following passage:

In 1929 the Pope (教皇)’s flag became one of the world’s national flags. The Pope’s ambassadors took their place among the diplomatic corps in many of the world’s capitals. Vatican（梵帝冈）stamps and Vatican money (with the same values as the Italian money) went into circulation and special automobile license plates were issued by the government of the Vatican City.

The Vatican has its own press and its own daily newspaper. It also has its own radio station, bank, supermarket, and post office. A branch of the Italian railroad stops at a station within the Vatican City. When the Pope travels, he often goes by helicopter from the Vatican to the airport. The Vatican City contains the largest church in the world, St. Peter’s. The present structure was begun in 1507 and was completed in the 1600’s. St. Peter’s contains many works of art.

The Vatican Palace is made up of a number of buildings that are grouped around courtyards. The apartments of the Pope and the state offices of the Vatican government are in one part of the Palace. Elsewhere in the Vatican Palace are museums that contain priceless collections of art from ancient times. The walls of one series of rooms are decorated with frescoes by the sixteenth-century Italian artist Raphael.

The Vatican Library has important collections of early documents and books. Scholars from all over the world visit the library to consult the materials it contains. Beautiful gardens lie to the west of the palace.

For many years the Vatican had its own army. But since 1970 the Pope’s only military force has been the 75-meter Swiss Guard, whose colorful uniforms are thought to have been designed in the sixteenth century. The Swiss Guard, who are the Pope’s personal bodyguards, are one of the features of the Vatican City. They make a splendid sight for tourists.

31. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1 and 2?

A) A list of manifestations of the Vatican City as an independent state.

B) The Pope’s ambassadors took their place among the diplomatic corps in many capitals.

C) The Vatican has its own press and its own daily newspaper.

D) The power of the Pope today.

32. The Pope has his own personal bodyguards chiefly for _____.

A) showing off his power.

B) taking his place after his death.

C) protecting him and attracting tourists.

D) maintaining good relationship with Switzerland.