Question

UPC : 62031903

Name of the

course

: B. Com (Programme)

Name of the paper : English Proficiency

Semester : III

Marks : 75

Time limit : 3 + 1 hours (1 hour is reserved for the downloading of the question

paper and the scanning and uploading of the answer sheets)

INSTRUCTIONS:

This question paper contains six questions.

Each question carries equal marks (25 marks).

Attempt any THREE questions.

Attempt BOTH PARTS of each question that you choose to answer.

Both parts of a particular question are to be uploaded together as one file.

Q. 1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow it:

During this past year, the Covid pandemic has turned our lives upside

down and changed not just the way we live and work but also how we

think and behave. No part of the world and no aspect of life have

remained unaffected. What has this pandemic taught us about the world

and about ourselves?

More than ever before, we have realized how interconnected we

are. The virus has spread to nearly every country in the world. Despite

the differences and distance between places, we all are fighting the same

battle. It’s a reminder of just how our world economy and society are

interconnected on many levels, including supply chains,

communications, technology, and travel.

The Covid pandemic has highlighted the importance of social

interaction and human contact within almost every aspect of our lives,

including education, employment, entertainment, and recreation. Efforts

to reduce the spread of the virus involve physical distancing, quarantine,

and stay-at-home orders. These have led to social isolation and

loneliness. We find ourselves missing social interaction and things as

simple as a hug or coffee with a friend at the café.

The pandemic has disrupted our normal ways of living and

working. However, we have shown that we are flexible and creative

enough to adapt to the new situation. We have begun working from

home. Schools have turned online with virtual learning. Many physicians

have started offering telemedicine.

The pandemic has brought out the humanity that lies within us.

At the start of the pandemic, there was a shortage of personal protective

equipment (PPE) in hospitals. Immediately, community members

gathered together to procure face shields, and hand sew masks and scrub

caps for health care workers. Restaurants have donated food to the poor.

Volunteers are bringing groceries to the elderly. Such acts of kindness​

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't know if you understand please explain me

Answer 2

• The impact of covid-19 has affected almost all the segments of our society.
• The highly contagious covid-19 disease was called a matter of concern initially but was later known as a global pandemic on the 11th of March 2020 by the World Health Organisation.
• The Global pandemic has affected the mental health of many people.
• Isolation loss of income and fear are triggering mental health conditions of many people.
• An increase in alcohol and drugs is also the result of the pandemic.
• We all know the positives of the pandemic where we can see the doctors and the health workers and other service providers doing their job.
• In order to prevent a cell from experiencing depression or anxiety, we should remember that we are not alone. We should maintain a routine and try to do a job to create a sense of normalcy.