(一)助动词be的用法
1、跟现在分词构成各种进行时态:
They are playing war games with toy guns and toy tanks. 他们正在用玩具枪和玩具坦克玩战争游戏。
We were playing video games on TV last night. 昨晚我们在电视上玩电子游戏。
2、跟过去分词构成被动语态:
He’s not respected by the press. 他们不受报界的尊重。
We were taught how to use a computer last year. 去年教过我们怎样用计算机。