现在进行体用于描述说话时正在进行的动作,常与 now, at the moment, right now 等连用。一般现在时用于经常性、习惯性动作,常与 usually, always, every day 等连用。例如:'Right now I am writing an email, but I usually make phone calls in the afternoon.' 要注意时间状语的提示。
例句
Right now I am writing an email, but I usually make phone calls in the afternoon.
现在我正在写邮件,但通常我下午打电话。
He is watching TV now, so he isn't doing his homework.
他正在看电视,因此没做作业。
常见错误
✗ I am usually getting up at 7. → ✓ Usually I get up at 7.
usually 表示习惯,应用一般现在时。
✗ She talks on the phone at the moment. → ✓ She is talking on the phone at the moment.
at the moment 提示此刻正在进行的动作,应用现在进行时。
↑ 提分:高级别:能用现在进行体表达未来安排(I'm meeting a friend tonight),并灵活运用状态动词进行时表示强调。
阅读 Reading email
Jo's Daily Routine
Hi,
How are you doing? I thought I'd tell you about my daily routine since I started my new job.
I normally wake up at 6:30 a.m., which is quite early for me! I have a quick shower, then I prepare breakfast. I usually have toast and coffee. After that, I leave the house at 7:30 and walk to the station. My train is at 7:45, and I get to the city centre at about 8:15. I work in an office from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but occasionally I stay later. During the day, I take a few short breaks to chat with colleagues. I don't often go out for lunch; instead, I bring something from home and eat at my desk.
When I get home at around 6:30 p.m., I'm often tired. I relax for an hour by reading or watching TV, and then I cook dinner. After dinner, I might call a friend or hang out online. I rarely go to bed before 11 p.m.
What about you? Do you have a similar routine? Write back soon!
Jo
colleagues同事instead代替;反而
TFNG1.Jo works until 5:30 p.m. every day.
✅ FALSE — 原文说 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but occasionally I stay later,所以不是每天准时5:30下班。
MCQ2.How does Jo usually get to work?
A by bus
B on foot and by train
C by car
✅ B — 她 walk to the station 然后 My train is at 7:45,所以是步行加火车。
gap_fill3.When Jo gets home, she relaxes for about ___ hour(s) before cooking.
✅ an — 原文 I relax for an hour by reading or watching TV。
TFNG4.Jo enjoys cooking dinner in the evening.
✅ NOT GIVEN — 邮件提到她 cook dinner,但没有提到她是否享受做晚饭。
💡 技巧:日常描述类邮件要注意频率副词(normally, often, rarely)和具体时间。考题常考细节与原文的细微差别,如always vs normally,以及未提及的感受(enjoy)。
听力 Listening Section 1 · UK
情景:朋友之间电话聊日常安排(Section 1 社交对话)
Sarah
Hi, it's Sarah. What are you up to?
Kate
Oh, hi Sarah. I'm just cooking dinner. What about you?
Sarah
I'm relaxing on the sofa. I've had a long day. Normally I go to the gym on Wednesdays, but today I felt too tired.
Kate
I know what you mean. My routine is so busy these days. I get up at six, go for a run, then work from eight to six. I hardly have time to socialise.
Sarah
That sounds stressful. Maybe we could meet up this weekend?
Kate
Good idea. I'm free on Sunday afternoon. Let's say 2 o'clock?
Sarah
Perfect. See you then.
gap_fill1.Kate is ___ dinner when Sarah calls.
✅ cooking — Kate 说 I'm just cooking dinner。
gap_fill2.Sarah usually goes to the gym on ___.
✅ Wednesdays / Wednesday — Sarah 说 Normally I go to the gym on Wednesdays。
MCQ3.Why didn't Sarah go to the gym today?
A She was too busy.
B She felt too tired.
C The gym was closed.
✅ B — Sarah 说 but today I felt too tired。
gap_fill4.They plan to meet on Sunday afternoon at ___ o'clock.
Write a letter to a friend describing your daily routine. In your letter:
- explain when you usually get up and what you do in the morning
- describe your work or study during the day
- say how you spend your evenings and weekends.
Dear Alex,
Thanks for your email. It was great to hear about your new job! You asked about my daily routine, so here it is.
I'm usually up by 7 a.m. I start the day with a cup of tea and then I go for a quick run around the park. After a shower, I have a light breakfast — usually toast and fruit. I leave home at 8:15 and catch the bus to work. The journey takes about half an hour.
My day at the office is quite busy. I work as an assistant, so I spend a lot of time on the phone and in meetings. I normally have lunch at my desk around 1 p.m., but once a week I go out with a few colleagues to a café nearby. I finish at 5:30 and head home.
Evenings are my favourite time. I relax by cooking dinner and then I might watch a series or read. At weekends, I try to keep things different. I often meet friends for a walk or a coffee, and I usually visit my parents on Sunday. It's a simple routine, but I like it.
Hope you're doing well. Write soon!
Best wishes,
Jess
逐句标注
词汇“I'm usually up by 7 a.m.”informal 口语化表达 'up' 代替 'get up',自然地道。
衔接“I start the day with a cup of tea and then I go for a quick run”用 and then 连接一连串早晨动作,顺序清晰。
语法“I spend a lot of time on the phone and in meetings”一般现在时描述日常工作,spend 搭配 on/in 准确。
任务“once a week I go out with a few colleagues”频率副词 once a week 覆盖题目中描述日常的要求。
词汇“I relax by cooking dinner and then I might watch a series or read.”by + -ing 表达通过某种方式放松,might 表示可能。
🎯 本档语言特征:覆盖所有要点,语气 informal 得体;准确使用一般现在和现在进行;词汇 range 足够(up, quick run, busy, simple routine);衔接自然(After, then, At weekends);错误极少。整体约 band 6。
I'm a student, so my day follows a fairly regular pattern. I usually get up at 7 and have breakfast. Then I go to classes, which start at 9. In the afternoon, I often study in the library. I try to finish by 6, and after dinner I relax by watching YouTube or chatting with friends.
No, it's completely different. At the weekend I like to sleep in, so I often get up around 10. I don't have any fixed plans. I might meet friends for lunch or just stay home and read. It's much more relaxed.
💡 对比 weekend 与平时,使用 might 表示不确定性。
Q: Do you prefer a busy or a relaxed schedule?
I think I prefer somewhere in the middle. If my day is too empty, I feel bored, but when I have too many things to do, it can be stressful. A balanced routine works best for me.
💡 表达偏好,用 if 条件句和平衡的观点。
Part 2 · 提示卡
Describe a typical day in your life. You should say: what you do in the morning, what you do in the afternoon, what you do in the evening, and explain how you feel about this routine.
I'm going to talk about a typical weekday. I'm a morning person, so I wake up early, around 6:30. The first thing I do is make coffee and have breakfast. After that, I go to work. I'm a teacher, so I spend most of the morning teaching classes. In the afternoon, I usually prepare lessons or mark homework. I finish at about 4 p.m. and go to the gym for an hour. In the evening, I cook dinner and then I like to watch a film or read a book. I'm quite happy with this routine because it keeps me productive and gives me time to relax. Of course, sometimes I wish I could have more free time, but overall I enjoy it.
Q: Do you think people's daily routines have changed compared to the past?
Yes, I think they have. In the past, people had more fixed routines, like eating meals together at the same time every day. Nowadays, with technology, routines are more flexible. For example, many people check their phones first thing in the morning or work from home, which means their day is less structured.
💡 使用现在完成表示变化,举例论证,对比过去和现在。
Q: Is having a routine important for children?
I believe it is. A routine gives children a sense of security. When they know what to expect, like regular meal times and bed times, they feel safer. It also helps them develop good habits, such as tidying up after play. Without a routine, children might feel confused or anxious.
💡 表达观点,用因果连接词 (when, such as, without)。
高频短语
I'm a morning person / I'm a night owl — 描述自己是早起还是晚睡的人
follow a regular pattern — 遵循有规律的作息
once a week / twice a month — 表述频率
I try to keep things different at weekends — 说明周末安排不同
从5.5到6.5:① 主动使用状态动词和频率副词,避免进行时误用;② 在写作和口语中加入至少一个关系从句(who/which/that)和一个条件句(if...);③ 口语每个回答至少2-3句,学会用 However, On the other hand 组织想法;④ 阅读和听力重点训练抓关键词和同义替换。