A、She is ill. B、We don’t know from the passage. C、There is something wrong with her father. D、She went to see a doctor. B

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.
Q6. Why is the woman late?