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Usages ofContinuous verb formsGeneral use(1)To describe an activity which is/was/will be going on at a certain moment(时刻)of present,past or future.I am reading a book now.I was reading a book at 5 oclock yesterday afternoon.I was reading a magazine when he came in.I will be waiting for you at 5 oclock tomorrow afternoon.General use(2)To describe an action which is/was/will be going on during a short period of time at present,in the past or in the future.I am working in Cathys restaurant in this summer holiday.I was doing a cookery course in the last winter holiday.I will be painting my living room tomorrow afternoon.Special use(1)always/frequently/constantly/for ever,continually+doing 表示说话人对于该动作以及涉及到的人的反感之表示说话人对于该动作以及涉及到的人的反感之情情 He is always chatting in class.他上课老是说话他上课老是说话.Stuart was always gossiping about everybody.Stuart老是在背后讲每个人的八卦事情老是在背后讲每个人的八卦事情.Exercise 4 on page 17Special use(2)Past continuous for polite request I was wondering whether you could lead me some money.我在想你能否借点钱给我?I was hoping that you could help me with this application form.我一直希望你能在这张申请信上帮帮我.Special use(3)present continuous for future arrangement They are opening the new supermarket next week.他们的新超市下周开业.What are you doing over Christmas?圣诞期间你会做些什么?Verbs which change meaning in continuous and simple forms 状态动词的doing和does意思不同 State verbs(状态动词)包括:be 表示所属关系和事物本身特质的词,own,possess,have,measure,weigh,fit 感官动词,appear,expect,see,look,smell,taste If the verbs above are used in the continuous form,they become“action”of some sort.And the referee is looking at the watch.She is appearing in public for the first time.I am seeing Thomas tonight.Compare the following sentences It looks/appears to be OK.I see a bright light.seemsperformingmeetingwith my eyes I am thinking about what you said.I am expecting an important call.I was just admiring you new car.Compare the following sentences I think that is all.I expect you are tired.I have always admired Roosevelt.suppose/guesswaiting for considering imaginehave a good opinion oflook at with appreciation She is having a bath.The nurse is weighing and measuring the baby.A man is fitting a new shower unit.Compare the following sentences I have a large family.It weighs 82kg and measures 3 meters.My suit doesnt fit me any more.possessan activity taking factIt is not the correct size.installing Finish the exercise 7 and 8 on page 17
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