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   Tutor Two time expressions appear in this
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   Tutor conversation. Listen for what each one
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   Tutor describes.
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   Ricki and the Flash Dad's plateaued at the moment, and so they
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   Ricki and the Flash said I should just come back here for the
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   Ricki and the Flash time being, and I...
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   Tutor Which phrase tells us that this
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   Tutor arrangement is temporary?
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   Tutor For the time being presents returning home
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    Tutor as a temporary arrangement. At the moment
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    Tutor simply describes the current situation.
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    Tutor At the moment reports what is happening
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    Tutor now. A temporary arrangement may change.
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    Tutor Listen for temporary choices in two more
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    Tutor films.
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    K-PAX My travels are over for the time being.
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    Mr. Deeds Goes to Town That's my decision for the time being,
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    Tutor gentlemen.
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    Tutor Describe something you are doing now, then
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    Tutor one temporary arrangement.
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    Tutor At the moment reports now. For the time
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    Tutor being leaves a plan open.

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1. Frage 1 Satz noch einmal anhören

   Which phrase tells us that this arrangement is temporary?

   A At the moment B For the time being
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2. Frage 2

   Which statement best describes an arrangement made 'for the time being'?

   A It is a current solution that is not meant to last permanently and may change. B It is a permanent agreement with a guaranteed completion date next month. C It is a past habit that finished many years ago.
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3. Frage 3

   Which sentence follows the correct form and punctuation for this expression?

   A At the time being, we will park in the gravel lot. B We will park in the gravel lot for the being time. C For the time being, we will park in the gravel lot.
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4. Frage 4

   Where is 'for the time being' most appropriate to use?

   A Only in historical academic essays and legal contracts. B In ordinary spoken conversations and practical work or personal messages. C Exclusively in slang messages between teenagers.
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