For most students, it’s the first time they’re living away from home and managing their own life.
你的怀疑是有道理的。这个句子虽然 it’s the first time 后面用现在进行时不能算错,但至少改为现在完成时更合适。
Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it
comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’re
living away from home and managing their own life.
以上内容摘自2022高考英语天津卷阅读理解A的第一段。
看到语法书上说,It’s the first time…后面的从句要用现在完成时,但这里为什么没有用现在完成时呢?