A．To apply for a vacation during November 
B．To ask for an extension on the project deadline 
C．To get approval for a new research proposal 
D．To explain why he will not attend a meeting 

A．A colleague will record the meeting 
B．He will meet the vice president directly in Wichita 
C．A colleague will summarize the outcome of the meeting 
D．He will quickly answer inquiries made by the vice president 

A．oblige 
B．reject 
C．reside 
D．present