Question

"For some reason, I have the feeling that 2020 will be an auspicious year, at
least on some levels. I feel like new projects, health, and relationships will
thrive, maybe significantly. But on the other hand, the world situation and
this will impact all of us of course - looks quite grim. We are already seeing
the results of terrible climate degradation in reduced water supplies, horribly
destructive fires now in Australia (with at least half a million animals dead) and
earlier in California."
In your own words explain the theme of the essay based on this excerpt.​

Answer 1

This paragraph explains that the writer had so many good expectations for the year 2020 but it was the opposite.

Explanation:

• The narrator says that he expected 2020 to e different, more prosperous, full of peace, health, and good opportunities.  
• However, the year started with the deadly COVID-19, fires in Australia killing thousands of animals.
• Recently, the fires started in California and burnt a large part of nature.