A、He is taking a sick leave. B、He replied the man’s e-mails. C、He didn’t show for the lecture. D、He is assigned to another post.

M: I’m fed up with all the surprise parties and birthday cakes. Having some peaceful time with my parents in the small town sounds more attractive.
W: It’s your birthday and you can have whatever kind of birthday you want.
Q: What does the woman mean?

W: I wonder if there’s anything wrong with our philosophy professor. He has never missed a lecture, even when he’s sick.
M: I sent him an e-mail yesterday, but I haven’t got a reply yet.
Q: What can we learn about the professor?