You notice that a number of students in your school have taken up vaping.

As the head prefect, you

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ave been asked to give a talk about the dangers of vaping to students during the school assembly.

In your talk, include the following:

What are electronic cigarettes or vapes?

Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat liquid and produce flavoured vapours.

Why teenagers resort to vaping:

They think that vaping is a safer alternate to smoking cigarettes.
They think that it is cool.

Dangers of vaping:
e-cigarettes contain nicotine — addictive, negative impact on brain development
contains formaldehyde -- used as a preservative — damages lungs
flavourings contain chemicals that could damage the heart

Nhen writing the talk, you must:

 use an appropriate greeting
 state the purpose of the talk
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 use an appropriate closing
hen heated — device runs the risk of exploding

Good morning to our principal, teachers and friends.

Today, as the head prefect of SMK Sri Hati, I would like to talk about an issue that
affects some of our students. I am talking about electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. When it
was first introduced, everyone thought that it was just a passing fad. But it wasn't. It became
a trend—a global phenomenon.
_
Friends, what are electronic cigarettes or vapes? Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated
devices that heat liquid and produce flavoured vapours. Take a walk to any part of town and
you are bound to see young people, especially teenagers, puffing out clouds of smoke. Vaping
proponents insist that vaping is a safer alternate to smoking cigarettes and that it causes little
damage to health. This is a misconception. The large clouds of vapour swirling around vapers
are neither cool nor safe.
A flurry of new research has revealed the potential dangers of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes
contain nicotine that is both addictive and has a negative impact on brain development.
Another inherent problem with vaping is the presence of formaldehyde that is used as a
preservative and damages the lungs. The use of flavourings in vapes also raises red flags. They
contain chemicals that could damage the heart. There is also the more immediate danger of
the device potentially exploding when heated. Moreover, many in the medical industry deem
vaping to be a gateway to tobacco smoking, and I am sure that all of you are aware of the
harmful effects of tobacco smoke on the body.
Friends, do not be fooled into thinking that e-cigarettes are harmless and that you can vape to your
heart's content. You are teenagers with bright futures. Please do not throw your health away.
Thank you.
 Dangers of Social Networking Sites

You notice that many of the students in your school spend a lot of time on social networking sites. Your
teacher has asked you to give a speech during assembly to remind students about the dangers of spending too much
time on these sites. Use the notes below to write your speech. Dangers:
— identity theft
other people can use your personal information
— virtual contact replaces direct human contact
lack of face-to-face interaction
— can be addictive
takes up too much time
students may neglect studies
— affects health
inactivity
— threats to personal safety
stalking
When writing the speech, you should remember to:
 greet the audience
 state the purpose of your speech
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 end your speech appropriately

Good morning to the principal, teachers and friends.

Our school's Counselling Club carried out a survey to determine the time spent by students on
social networking sites. The results of the survey indicate that students spend an average of two to
three hours surfing a
day. This is an unhealthy trend that can have adverse consequences.
Since their inception, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and' Instagram have
attracted many Malaysian users, including students. Many of our students spend several hours every
day instant messaging, posting photos, sharing information, reconnecting with their friends or
updating their accounts. While most social networking sites build a special niche for people who
share common interests, they have also opened up new doorways for cybercrime. Therefore, it is
very
important to be aware of the risks involved.
Social networking sites allow you to create an individualised page that often includes personal
information such as your address, age, birthday and telephone number, as well as photos and
personal comments you share with your friends. Once you have given all this information, you may
become a victim of a professional identity thief who can use your personal information to commit a
potential crime.
One frightening repercussion of this involvement in social networking sites is that
students spend more time using social media and are becoming more detached from society. Virtual
contact replaces direct human contact or face-to-face interaction with others. Many students spend
hours on these sites, and this may interfere with their studies. When students neglect their studies,
their grades will suffer. Users are on these sites for hours, and this can lead to an inactive lifestyle and
health problems such as eye strain and poor blood circulation. Users also face threats to personal
safety either online or in real life. Stalkers and sexual predators can peruse the profiles of potential
victims and gain access to a lot of information.
Social networking sites provide an easy and fun way to keep in touch with friends. Carried out
safely and sensibly, social networking can provide hours of fun. However, one must be aware of the
pitfalls and _know how to handle them.
I hope my talk has enlightened you all about the dangers of spending too much time on social networking
sites. Thank you.

Our school recently launched a cleanliness campaign. As the secretary of the Environment Thb, you have been asked
to write a report to the principal about the campaign.

your report, include the following information:

date
t i m e
Details
 theme or slogan
 launching of campaign

 to create awareness
about cleanliness
CLEANLINESS
Aims  to keep the
CAMPAIGN
school
compound clean
 to instil values in students
 assembly
Activities  garbage collection
 cleaning of classrooms

Yhen writing the report, you should remember to:

 address your report to the principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes given

To: The Principal

SMK Tasek

Cleanliness Campaign

SMK Tasek recently carried out a cleanliness campaign on 5 July 201_ between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The
theme of this campaign was 'Keep the School Clean and Green'. The campaign was launched by the District
Education Officer, who also called upon the students to make the campaign a success.
The campaign aimed to create an awareness among students about their role in keeping the school clean and green.
In addition, the campaign aimed to instil values such as responsibility and accountability among students so that they
will do their part in keeping the school and its surroundings clean.
 The campaign encompassed a variety of activities. An assembly was held a week before to explain the
objectives and activities of the cleanliness campaign.
The campaign also saw students turning out in large numbers and participating with great zeal and enthusiasm.
Students were divided into groups. While some groups cleaned the school premises and classrooms, others
collected rubbish and put up posters in the canteen and classrooms. The teachers were also there to give a helping
hand.
By the end of the campaign, the participants had collected ten bags of garbage which included discarded
plastic bottles and containers, gum wrappers and paper. The school grounds looked spick and span after the
campaign. Judging from the gleeful smiles on the faces of all the participants, the campaign was definitely a success.

Written by,
Siteti/pteitetvie

(Shameswarie Baskaran) Secretary

Environment Club

Beat the Haze

by Jennifer Yip

Haze occurs when dust, smoke and other dry particles cause the air quality to decline. Every year, hazardous smog
blankets large parts of the country, obscuring everything in sight. Haze also has insidious effects on people's health.
However, by taking certain precautions, we can prevent health problems caused by the haze. It is better to be safe
than sorry.
One of the best ways to avoid health problems caused by the haze is to remain indoors and refrain from outdoor
activities. Going outdoors means inhaling more harmful particles and pollutants from the air. This can cause
coughing and throat irritation. It is also advisable to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Wear a face mask if you do have to go outdoors. It will stop dust particles from entering the body via the nose and the
mouth. Invest in high-quality masks that filter airborne particles from the air you inhale. Prolonged exposure to haze can
cause health issues to escalate. Children and the elderly are more susceptible to severe health problems caused by
haze.
Wash your hands and face regularly because every time you are outdoors you are exposed to toxins from the haze.
These toxins can be absorbed by the skin. Washing helps to clear away the toxins. When indoors, keep all the doors
and windows closed. Turn on the air conditioner to reduce the amount of pollutants and to improve indoor air quality.
If you are having trouble breathing, or experience health problems that do not go away, it is advisable to see a doctor.
Since haze is a recurring phenomenon with no end in sight, we must take precautionary measures because
prevention is better than cure.