I suppose your teacher asked to comment on this abstract.
Not only the US government, but most governments in the world tried to hide the statistics. Many dead people by the epidemic did not had its mention in their death certificate. Medical experts were stopped from publishing data that could harm the image of the governments. It happened in all over the world. People were made to believe that it is gone after the 1st wave, but many waves followed.
Answer:
I think it's the second one; It emphasizes the struggles the speaker has experienced in life.
Explanation:
In this sentence, winter most likely represents depression or sadness of sorts, while spring is joy or happiness. Therefore they're saying that their life is full of grief/pain and has never known joy.
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Answer:
3. Again, and then, in addition.
Explanation:
All of these are words that signal that more information about the same subject is coming up.