#Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?
#Person2#: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.
#Person1#: When and where is this conference being held?
#Person2#: It's being held in the first two weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.
#Person1#: Who will pay your expenses?
#Person2#: The University of Stanford. Here is the official letter of invitation.
#Person1#: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?
#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s visit to the States and will give #Person2# an answer about January 10th.
the passport