What is the difference between the new events and the traditional ones?

Present simple употребляется, когда речь идет о ПОСТОЯННЫХ, РЕГУЛЯРНЫХ действиях. Например, my father often goes work on foot мой отец часто ходит на работу пешком, my sister does yoga twice a week моя сестра занимается йогой . Существуют слова - маяки для present simple - usually, often, once, twice week / year, always never.
Present Continuous употребляется, когда речь идет о действиях, которые происходят В ДАННЫЙ МОМЕНТ речи, т.е. СЕЙЧАС. Например, my mother is making dinner now, моя мама готовит ужин сейчас, my grandmother is watching TV at the moment, моя бабушка смотрит телевизор в данный момент. Слова - маяки для present Continuous - now, at present, at the moment, right now.
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Bright sun, clear blue sky, long hot days are the main signs of the arrival of the long-awaited summer. Nature is filled with all sorts of iridescent colors: trees and bushes are dressed in lush garments of green leaves, the flowers delight in lush flowering and incredible aromas, and the forest berries are filled with juice. All this is so fascinating a sight that it would be desirable to see it constantly, to inhale an intoxicating aroma without a stop and a respite.In the summer days the sun is especially active. Its scorching rays warm the earth, penetrating into the most secret places, water in rivers, lakes and seas. At moments when his activity reaches its climax, I want to hide in the shade, and also find the desired coolness. Under its action, asphalt is heated to the limit, the air becomes hot, which is even difficult to breathe, and this continues until sunset, until the sun hides behind the horizon and the night does not envelop the urban area.After a long heat, rescue comes in the form of a cool rain. Summer precipitation is always accompanied by a thunder-storm with loud thunder and loud lightning bolts. This long-awaited moisture a little cools the earth, which cracks up to the cracks by the summer heat, fills it with life-giving moisture, vital for all plants and living things. Birds also enjoy this event, splashing in puddles and singing their songs.Summer is the favorite season of the year for most of the inhabitants of the planet Earth. This is the period of holidays, vacations, rest and carelessness. Traveling to the sea, to the camp, hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the river or the lake, traveling by bicycle or car with the family - these are just a few possible options for a weekend.Warm summer days are especially fond of children. They spend the whole day walking with their friends and peers, eating fresh fruits and berries, playing lambs, weaving wreaths of dandelions, lying on the green grass and enjoying the long-awaited freedom. But it's a pity that this will only last three months, and then autumn will come with its rains, fogs, wind and cold ...