听力原文:W: Hello, Mr. Kay? I'm sorry for being late. M: That's quite all right. W: I owe you an apology. I was planning to come to your reception this evening but I'm afraid I can't make it after all. My mother's been taken iii and I have to go down to the hospital. M: Very sorry to hear it. I hope it's nothing serious. W: Well, they aren't sure. They've got to do some tests. M: Well, thank you for letting me know. Let me know if there's anything I can do. W: Thanks. Goodbye. M: Goodbye. (12)