現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)除表現(xiàn)在外,還可以表示將來(lái).現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)表將來(lái)時(shí)常有“意圖”“安排”或“打算”的含義.這種現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)比較生動(dòng),給人一種期待感.
它常表最近或較近的將來(lái),所用動(dòng)詞多是轉(zhuǎn)移動(dòng)詞.如：
(1) I’m going.我要走了.
(2) When are you starting?你什么時(shí)候動(dòng)身?
表將來(lái)的現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)除用于轉(zhuǎn)移動(dòng)詞外,亦可用于某些非轉(zhuǎn)移動(dòng)詞.如：
(1) I’m meeting you after class.課后我找你.
(2) What are you doing next Sunday?下星期你打算干什么?
(3) She is buying a new bike soon.她不久將買(mǎi)一輛新自行車(chē).
但偶爾也表示較遠(yuǎn)的將來(lái).如：
When I grow up,I’m joining the army.我長(zhǎng)大了要參軍.
表將來(lái)的現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)有時(shí)含有“決心”的意思,多用在否定結(jié)構(gòu)中.如：
(1) I’m not going.我不走了.
(2) I’m not waiting any longer.我不再等了.
有時(shí)也用在肯定結(jié)構(gòu)中.如：
I’m backing out.我要打退堂鼓了.
用這種現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)與對(duì)方講話(huà)時(shí)可變成命令,不過(guò)語(yǔ)氣比較溫和.如：
(1) You are staying.你留下吧.
(2) Don’t forget:you are taking part too.不要忘記：你也要參加.
同現(xiàn)在一般時(shí)一樣,現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)也可在時(shí)間、條件或原因狀語(yǔ)從句中表示將來(lái).如：
(1) when you are passing my way,please drop in.你什么時(shí)候路過(guò)我們家,請(qǐng)進(jìn)來(lái)坐.（用于時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句）
(2) If they are not doing it,what I am I to do?如果他們不干,那我該怎么辦?（用于條件狀語(yǔ)從句）
(3) She is going to the dentist tomorrow because she is having a tooth filled.
表示將來(lái)的現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)也可用在間接引語(yǔ)中,表示說(shuō)話(huà)人相信它將是事實(shí).如：
He said he is going tomorrow.他說(shuō)他明天走.
表將來(lái)的現(xiàn)在進(jìn)行時(shí)有時(shí)從屬于將來(lái)時(shí)態(tài).如：
(1) On election night we’ll be telling you what’s happening in various places in this country.到了選舉的夜晚,我們將把全國(guó)各地的情況告訴大家.
(2) when I have time,I’ll come down to the school to see how you’re both doing.我有空時(shí),會(huì)來(lái)學(xué)?？茨銈儌z的學(xué)習(xí)情況.