this morning不用于将来时,可以用一般过去或现在完成时. E.g.I had a steamed bread for breakfast this morning.下午或晚上说这句话 I have read three chapters this morning.说话时依然是上午,this morning 表示未结束的现在时间. this afternoon可以用于表示将来,但也可以是过去. E.g.I read a story this afternoon.说话时是晚上. I will go visiting the EXPO this afternoon.说话时是上午.