Conversation Two
W: Hi, Tim. I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
M: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
W: So, how's your mom taking it?
M: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.
W: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. How's your mom going to be able to manage things alone?
M: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. But our main concern is her emotional state. She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.
W: So, what are the funeral arrangements?
M: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy.
W: I wish there was something I could do.
M: Well, actually, there is. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.
W: Really? I'd be honored.
M: It would really mean a lot to the family.
W: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.
M: Okay, see you then.

答案解析：
22. What can we assume about the death of the man's father?
[D]解析：男士說，他爸爸在去世前已經病了一段時間。故答案是D。根據選項中的提示詞died，passed away，hospital，illness，初步猜測題目問的可能是某人生病或去世的情況。分析各選項，抓住關鍵點，A是交通意外去世，B是意想不到的病死，C是留院了一段時間，D是長期患病。根據男士所說的had been sick for some time，并沒有說這段時間也住院，故排除C；prepared“有心理準備的”，可排除B；A在錄音中沒有提到。
23. How does the man's mother feel?
[B]解析：男士說，母親情緒低落，經常打電話給她應該會讓她高興起來。故答案是B。從選項提示詞depressed，optimistic，confident，可猜測題目可能是問男士的某位女性親人的感受。A和B是悲觀的態度，C和D是樂觀的態度。down是口語的說法，指情緒低落，所以排除C和D。男士并沒有說她母親不想見人，所以A不正確。
24. When is the public viewing for the man's father?
[B]解析：男士說，葬禮在星期二舉行，遺體吊唁儀式安排在下午。所以答案是B。對話提到兩個時間點，星期二的上午是私人紀念服務，星期二的下午是遺體吊唁，對應問題找出正確答案是B。注意區分拼寫相近的Thursday和Tuesday，C和D是干擾項。
25. What does the man ask the woman to do at the funeral?
[C]解析：男士提出，想邀請女士在葬禮上為其亡父獻唱贊美詩。所以答案是C。原形動詞選項題，猜測題目可能與某人要做的事有關。