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：男士说，他爸爸在去世前已经病了一段时间。故答案是D。根据选项中的提示词died，passed away，hospital，illness，初步猜测题目问的可能是某人生病或去世的情况。分析各选项，抓住关键点，A是交通意外去世，B是意想不到的病死，C是留院了一段时间，D是长期患病。根据男士所说的had been sick for some time，并没有说这段时间也住院，故排除C；prepared“有心理准备的”，可排除B；A在录音中没有提到。
23. How does the man's mother feel?
[B]解析：男士说，母亲情绪低落，经常打电话给她应该会让她高兴起来。故答案是B。从选项提示词depressed，optimistic，confident，可猜测题目可能是问男士的某位女性亲人的感受。A和B是悲观的态度，C和D是乐观的态度。down是口语的说法，指情绪低落，所以排除C和D。男士并没有说她母亲不想见人，所以A不正确。
24. When is the public viewing for the man's father?
[B]解析：男士说，葬礼在星期二举行，遗体吊唁仪式安排在下午。所以答案是B。对话提到两个时间点，星期二的上午是私人纪念服务，星期二的下午是遗体吊唁，对应问题找出正确答案是B。注意区分拼写相近的Thursday和Tuesday，C和D是干扰项。
25. What does the man ask the woman to do at the funeral?
[C]解析：男士提出，想邀请女士在葬礼上为其亡父献唱赞美诗。所以答案是C。原形动词选项题，猜测题目可能与某人要做的事有关。