Was also more interesting to show all of the different colours that occur

When light hits an object like (10). Because of the Impressionists,

The art world was never the same.

3 Comment on the following issues.

An old Greek proverb states that ≪nothing is permanent except

change≫.

• How do you interpret this proverb?

• Give some examples from your own life that support your opinion.

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1 Read the text and choose the correct item for each statement below.

Selfishness

It can be a difficult truth to come to terms with, but people are selfish.

≪Logical selfishness≫, however, is not nearly as bad as it sounds, really!

Selfishness, in this sense, simply means improving your own status

(and not, necessarily, to anyone else’s detriment). Looking at the underlying

Motivation behind nearly all actions reveals this to be true, in nearly

All circumstances, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Even great acts of charity, such as those exhibited by Bill Gates and

Warren Buffett, are more than likely driven by their desire to leave

A legacy, with the added benefit of helping people. If they are religious,

They may be motivated by their religious views to give the vast majority

Of their wealth away, if that is what their religion requests of them.

However, as mentioned, there is the occasional ≪true altruist≫, who

Feels compelled to help others, even if it is to his or her own detriment.

They do not seek fame, religious favour, happiness, or even the natural

Joy that comes from helping others. Selflessness, as explained here,

Is very, very rare, however, and may not even actually exist. Unfortunately,

Only they can know why they really sacrifice everything for others,

But, as we are not them, we will never know their true motivation.

Ignoring these outliers, however, reveals an overall, global society that

Is not primarily concerned with others, but, in the process of selfishness,

Great things can be done, and great relationships can be formed.

According to the text, why is selfishness not necessarily a bad thing?

A Because true altruism probably doesn’t exist.

B Acting in one’s own self-interest can lead to positive results for

Others, too.

C Selfishness is about helping yourself to the detriment to everyone

Else.

D Those who are selfish don’t have to sacrifice anything.

What would be a good alternative title for this text?

A The Charity of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.

B A Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Selfishness.

C A Study of the Causes of Altruism.

D The Unexpected Benefits of Selfishness.

According to the text, why are people fundamentally selfish?

A Helping others isn’t advantageous.

B Acts of altruism are impossible.

C People want to do what makes them feel good and/or improves

Their status.

D People are not fundamentally selfish.

Why would the author say altruism happens?

A It is nearly impossible to say.

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