JLPT N2 - MOCK3 LISTENING

Question

💡 Detailed Explanation

The woman tells Yamada (the man) that it was a pity he couldn't attend yesterday's drinking party due to work. Yamada should explain the reason and apologize. Choice 2 is perfect: 'Yeah, I had to work overtime due to sudden trouble... I really wanted to go though.' Choice 1 says 'That's good' which is inappropriate. Choice 3 refers to Yamada in the third person, which makes no sense since the speaker is Yamada himself.