present continuous tense & pas

Present Continuous Tense （現在進行式）
1. 表示一個與說話時同步進行的動作（Something is in progress at the moment of speaking）：

E.g.： Your father is working, don't disturb him.

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Notes：可以運用的副詞： Now, Still, At the moment, At present

2. 表示一個發生時間比現在相差不遠的動作（An action happens around now but not necessarily at the moment of speaking）

E.g.：
Paul: I see your brother is reading the classified ads.
Lily: Yes, he is looking for a job.

這個例子中，阿 Paul 說的 "is reading" 是屬於第一個特性，i.e.: 阿Paul 說話時， Lily's brother 就正在看東西。
而 Lily 用的 正在進行式 就是第二個特性，因為她哥哥近排都在找工作。

3. 表示一個時常重復又惹人煩厭的動作或事情：

E.g.： your sister is always talking in class. You should do something about it.
可選用副詞： always, constantly, continually…etc.

4. 表示一個正在轉變中的事件或計劃了而將進行的事情：

E.g.1： It is getting dark, we would better leave.
E.g.2： It is going to rain.
E.g.3： I am going to investigate this case.
E.g.4： Company is planning to restructure, she will be fired.



Past Continuous Tense （過去進行式）
它的用法與 Present Continuous Tense 相同，只是時態是過去式罷了。
E.g.：I saw Miss Tam yesterday. She was waiting for a bus.

其次，當我們講故事時，都會用 Past Continuous Tense 來描述故事背景，以其他 Past Tenses 來表達事件及動作。
E.g.：I was waiting for a bus. Suddenly I saw a black car stop in front of a bank. Some men got out of the car and rushed into the bank. Soon I heard