SPEECH And PRESENTATION

Summary

This video features two distinct presentations. The first discusses the importance of limiting or prohibiting smoking on campus, emphasizing health, environmental, and inclusivity benefits for all students and staff. It highlights how a smoke-free campus would promote cleaner surroundings and protect those with respiratory conditions. The second presentation provides a detailed explanation of the present continuous tense in English grammar, covering its structure, usage, common mistakes, and differences from the simple present tense. It also includes examples and common time expressions to clarify the tense's application in everyday speech.

Takeaways

• 😀 Smoking on campus poses serious health risks to both smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke.
• 😀 Restricting smoking on campus is essential to protect everyone's well-being in a shared environment.
• 😀 A smokefree campus would promote cleanliness by reducing cigarette litter and environmental harm.
• 😀 Limiting smoking areas would support healthier habits for all members of the campus community.
• 😀 A smokefree campus would be more inclusive, allowing individuals with conditions like asthma to breathe more easily.
• 😀 The present continuous tense describes actions happening right now or around the current time.
• 😀 The structure of the present continuous tense follows: subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
• 😀 The present continuous tense can be used for ongoing actions, temporary situations, and planned future events.
• 😀 Common time expressions used with the present continuous tense include 'now,' 'right now,' and 'at the moment.'
• 😀 Common mistakes in the present continuous tense include incorrect verb forms such as 'They is playing' or 'She are shopping.'

Q & A

Why should smoking be limited or prohibited on campus?

Smoking should be limited or prohibited on campus to protect everyone's health, as smoking poses serious health risks not only to smokers but also to those exposed to secondhand smoke. A smoke-free campus ensures a healthier environment for all.

What are the environmental impacts of smoking on campus?

Cigarette butts often litter the grounds, which not only pollutes the campus environment but also harms the ecosystem. A smoke-free campus would promote cleanliness and a healthier environment.

How can a smoke-free campus support inclusivity?

A smoke-free campus supports inclusivity by creating an environment where individuals with conditions like asthma can breathe comfortably without the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke.

What are the benefits of limiting smoking on campus?

Limiting smoking on campus promotes a healthier and cleaner environment, ensures the well-being of non-smokers, and fosters healthier habits among students and staff.

What is the present continuous tense used for?

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current time, temporary situations, or plans already arranged for the future.

What is the structure of a positive sentence in the present continuous tense?

The structure for a positive sentence in the present continuous tense is: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing (e.g., 'They are watching a movie').

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?

The structure for a negative sentence in the present continuous tense is: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing (e.g., 'He is not reading').

What are some common time expressions used with the present continuous tense?

Common time expressions include: now, right now, at the moment, currently, and this week. These expressions help indicate that the action is happening around the present time.

What is the difference between the present continuous tense and the simple present tense?

The present continuous tense describes actions happening right now or temporary situations, with the structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. The simple present tense is used for habitual actions or general truths, with the structure: Subject + base verb (e.g., 'He likes cooking').

What are some common mistakes when using the present continuous tense?

Common mistakes include using incorrect forms of 'to be' (e.g., 'they is playing' instead of 'they are playing') or mixing up the subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'she are shopping' instead of 'she is shopping').