A、 Because she wanted to know if everything was OK with her parents.
B、 Because she wanted to invite her parents to Billy's birthday party.
C、 Because she wanted to tell her parents that everything was OK with her children.
D、 Because she wanted to tell her parents that Tom was given a raise.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】
[听力原文] 22-25
M: Hello.
W: Hello, Dad?
M: Yes…Mary! How are you? Is there anything wrong?
W: Oh, no. I’m just calling to see how you and Mom are. It’s been quite a while since I saw you last.
M: Oh, we’re both fine. Your mother is down at the new shopping center, shopping.
W: For a new dress?
M: No, for shoes this time. How’s Tom?
W: He’s fine. He likes this work and was given a raise last month by Mr. Davis. We were all pretty pleased about that.
M: Yes, and I think you should be. And how are the children?
W: Well, Billy’s home from school today. It’s nothing serious, just a bad cold. And it’s his birthday, too.
M: Oh, I thought his birthday was May 24^th.
W: No, the 23^rd.
M: Well. That’s too bad. Tell him we sent him a present.
W: All right. Sally’s still taking dancing lessons.
M: She must be pretty good by now. I’d like to see her sometime. And how’s Ted?
W: He’s OK. He loves working on cars and has a part-time job at the garage now.
M: Well, it’s certainly good to hear your voice. When are you coming for a visit?
W: Not for a few months, I’m afraid. But I hope we can come for a few weeks this summer, probably in July.
M: That should be nice. Call again soon.
W: OK, Dad. Nice talking to you and glad everything’s all right.
22. Why did Mary call?