【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文]
And now, if you"ll walk this way, ladies and gentlemen, the next room we"re going to see is the room in which the family used to hold their formal dinner parties and even occasionally entertain heads of state and royalty. However, they managed to keep this room friendly and intimate. And I think you"ll agree it has a very informal atmosphere, quite unlike some grand houses you visit. The curtains were never drawn, even at night, so guests got a view of the lake and fountains outside which were lit up at night—a very attractive sight. As you can see, ladies and gentlemen, the guests were seated very informally around this oval table, which would add to the relaxed atmosphere. The table dates from the 18th century and is made from Spanish oak. It"s rather remarkable for the fact that although it"s extremely big, it"s supported by just six rather slim legs. However, it seems to have survived like that for 200 years, so it"s probably going to last a bit longer. The chairs which go with the table are not a complete set. There were originally six of them. They are interesting for the fact that they are very plain and undecorated for the time, with only one plain central panel at the back and no armrests. I myself find them rather uncomfortable to sit in for very long, but people were used to more discomfort in the past. And now, ladies and gentlemen, if you"d like to follow me into the great hall...

What do we learn about the speaker?

[解析] 根据短文首句的引路语句if you"ll walk this way, ladies and gentlemen和末句的ladles and gentlemen, if you"d like to follow me into the great hall可以判断讲话人是导游。选B。

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文]
What does the speaker say about the room they are visiting?

[解析] 短文开头便提到他们接下来参观的房间是主人过去用来举行正式晚餐聚会，偶尔用来招待国家领导或皇族。A与文中信息吻合，为本题答案。

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文]
What is said about the oval table in the room?

[解析] 当介绍到椭圆桌子时，短文提到，虽然桌子特别大，但只有六个很细的支脚支撑着，C与原文信息一致。

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文]
What does the speaker say about the chairs?

[解析] 导游介绍完桌子后开始介绍椅子，她提到她发现这种椅子坐久了很不舒服。A中的字眼全部为原句原词，故为答案。