31- 32.
Things changed from the daily norm we had grown accustomed to, and now we are forced to accept this
strange new world. It is not easy to forget that we live in a Third world country. Among other things,
internet connectivity is not as fast here as it is elsewhere. If a middle- class family is struggling to keep
up with education because three siblings have to attend classes all at the same time, all with their own
bit of technology and forced to share a shaky internet connection, how much more difficult will it be for
a lower- class family, already struggling to pay for food and water, to afford the internet, the gadgets, or even the textbooks required?
- Mosuela, E. (2020). ‘New normal’ not for everyone. Young Blood- Philippine Daily Inquirer. Accessed 27 Sept 2020
31. What is the author’s stand reflected on the passage?
a. He supports the teacher on their efforts to make both ends meet for the upcoming school year.
b. He criticizes the government for the lack of support to the poor families.
c. He points out the struggle students experience in keeping up with the ‘new normal’ way of education.
d. All of the above

32. Which of the statements below supports your answer in no. 31?
a. If the middle class families struggle to provide necessary gadgets and internet connection to their children, what more would be the lower class?
b. Despite the health risk, teachers are willing to deliver the modules ‘door-to-door’ to the learners.
c. Many complaints are submitted regarding the unclaimed Social Amelioration Fund which are not liquified.
d. None of the above