一般现在时 (Present Simple)

< ----------- I do ---------- >

past -------- now -------- future

            ↑
    一般性动作或状态

这种时态主要用于描述一般性的事实、习惯、常态或者重复发生的动作。

语法形式

• 肯定句：主语 + 动词的基本形式（第三人称单数需要加 -s 或 -es）

  • They read a lot.
  • I work in a shop. My broter works in a bank.
  • It rains a lot in winter.

• 否定句：主语 + do/does/work/like/read... + not

  • They don't read a lot.
  • I don't work in a shop. My broter doesn't work in a bank.
  • It doesn't rain a lot in winter.

always/never/often/sometimes/usually + present simple

• Sue always arrives at work early.
• I usually go to work by car but sometimes I walk.
• Julia never eats breakfast.