单选题   Questions13-16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
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【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? 短文开头指出“女士们,先生们,你们往这边走可以看到一个……的房子”,由此可知说话人是一个导游。
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【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] What does the speaker say about the room they are visiting? 短文开头指出房间曾经用来举办正式的聚餐晚宴,偶尔用来招待国家领导人和皇室贵族,由此可知他们参观的房间曾经用来举办家庭聚餐晚宴。
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【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] What is said about the oval table in the room? 短文提到,房间内的椭圆形桌子之所以奇特,是因为它虽然很大,但却只由6个细长的桌腿支撑,由此可知房间内的这张椭圆形桌子很大,仅有6个细长的桌腿支撑。
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【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] What does the speaker say about the chairs? 短文最后提到,我发现坐在椅子上时间长了很不舒服,但是人们过去更加不舒服。由此可知说话人认为坐在椅子上时间长了不舒服。