在一些情況下，一般現(xiàn)在時能用來表示將來時。
1. 謂語動詞是:come,go,arrive,leave,start,begin,return,live,fly 等，可以表示將來發(fā)生的動作。
? ? The train leaves at six tomorrow morning.
? ? When does the bus start? It starts in ten minutes.
2. 在時間或條件從句中，一般要用一般現(xiàn)在時表示將來，而不用一般將來時。
? ? When Bill comes,ask him to wait for me.
? ? I'll write to you as soon as I arrive there.
3. 謂語動詞是 hope,take care that,make sure that 等后的賓語從句中，用一般現(xiàn)在時表示將來。
? ? I hope they have a nice time next week.
? ? Make sure that the windows are closed before you leave the room.
4.這種時態(tài)可以和一個時間短語連用以表示已確定的、對將來的安排:
? ? The boys start school on Monday.男孩們星期一開學。
? ? I leave tonight.我今天晚上動身。
5.這一用法代替了較常用的現(xiàn)在進行時態(tài):
? ? The boys are starting school on Monday.男孩兒們星期一就要開學了。
? ? I'm leaving tonight.我今天晚上就動身。