present tense, thus readers feel they are in the situation and the news is in time, this called Journalistic Present Tense, the same as Historical Present Tense in literature. Above all, headlines often use three kind of tense.

5.1 Use of the simple present tense
(1)e.g. we get up at six
   (They usually do as this.)  
(2)e.g. She is a nurse
(Present situation.)                                                                                                                                        
In news, present tense is often used to describe things happened just now, that is to say, it is used to instead of past tense.
English learners should pay attention to this situation, do not consider present tense in headlines as they usually are.
e.g. Comeback Gives China A Sensational Thomas Cap Win
(The Comeback gave China a sensational Thomas Cup Win.)

5.2 Use of the simple future tense
The simple future tense describes things will be happen in the future. The forms of future tense are “will (shall) do”, “be going to do” “be to do” “be about to do” and so on. But in English headlines “be to do” form in which “be” is omitted is used most. So in headlines “to do” forms express writers’ prediction of future trends.
(1)e.g. Bands to Gather For Jazz Festival
(Bands are to gather for Jazz Festival.)
(2)e.g.   Last Two Iraq Hostages to Go Free
(The last two hostages in Iraq are to Go Free.)

5.3 Use of the present progressive tense
Present Progressive Tense emphasizes certain thing is doing at present time and its result is not known at now. Also “be” is usually omitted for the need of shortness.
(1)e.g. Sino--British Partnership Progressing
(Sino--British Partnership is Progressing)
(2)e.g. Signs of Rifts Appearing in Argentina’s Junta
(The signs of rifts are appearing in Argentina’s Junta.)

5.4 Use of passive voice
When verbs in headlines should use passive voice , the “be” in“be + participle” form and the operator followed “by” are usually omitted. T

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