Answer:
I would probably believe the first set of aliens, "the wretched".
Explanation:
"The Wretched and the Beautiful", by E. Lily Yu uses aliens as a metaphor for the way we, as a society, view and treat refugees. In the story, the first set of extraterrestrials to arrive on a beach are received with violence. They have a disgusting appearance, which makes humans quick to judge and attack them, even though they are asking for refuge.
A second group, but of beautiful aliens, arrives and convinces the humans that the first group consists of criminals. The humans believe them and are more than relieved when they realize they are not the ones who will have deal with those first aliens.
<u>Even though I do understand why humanity in general would be tempted to believe the second group, I think would believe the first one. I know that we tend to fear what is different. Our primitive brains are wired to identify those who do not belong to our group or tribe as the enemy. Therefore, what is different is usually perceived as dangerous. However, precisely because I have that knowledge, I would try to break that pattern and put myself in those aliens' "shoes". I would imagine what it felt like to ask for help only to be treated as a threat and be attacked instead.</u>
The answer to this question is B
Answer:
When it comes to savings, a higher interest rate is the name of the game. It means a better return on your money. The interest rate is what the bank will pay you for the privilege of keeping your money.
Explanation:
For example, it’s not uncommon to get a .01% interest rate on a traditional savings or checking account, while interest rates on high-yield savings accounts can range anywhere from 1% to 1.35%. Here’s how that difference plays out in real life based on a balance of $10,000 after one year, assuming no additional deposits.
Type of savings account /Interest rate/ Balance after one year (based on
monthly compounding)
High-yield savings account/ 1.35% / $10,135.84
Traditional savings account/ .01% / $10,001
That’s a difference of about $135 a year — nothing to scoff at — but that gap starts to widen the minute you make monthly deposits to boost your savings.
For example, if you made $100 monthly deposits — the equivalent of $1,200 a year — your year-end monthly balance on the low-interest savings account would be $11,201.06, compared to $11,343.29 with a high-yield savings account. Over time, this adds up.
First to spend more time with the family, second because that way we could do more things in the summer, and third because teachers need long vacations
