Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind. According torecent polls ( 民意测验 ) sixty to seventy percent ofAmericans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty personsfeels very unhappy. Psychologists have been studying the factors thatcontribute to happiness. It is not predictable nor is a person in an apparentlyideal situation necessarily happy. The ideal situation may have little to dowith his actual feelings. Agood education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness.Though both may contribute, they are only chief factors if the person isseriously undereducated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs. Therich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even thosewith very low incomes. People with college educations are somewhat happier thanthose who did not graduate from high school, and it is believed that this ismainly because they have more opportunity to control their lives. Yet peoplewith a high income and a college education may be less happy than those withthe same income and no college education. Poorhealth does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those inpain. Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness. Thosewith a good sex life are happier in general, but those who have a loving,affectionate relationship are happier than those who rely on sex alone. Lovehas a higher correlation with happiness than any other factor. Itshould be noted that people quickly get used to what they have, and they arehappiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where itstands at a given time. Childrenwhose parents were happily married have happier childhoods but are notnecessarily happier adults. Thebest formula for happiness is to be able to develop the ability to toleratefrustration, to have a personal involvement and commitment, and to developself-confidence and self-esteem. 1. It can be inferred from the passage that______. A) happiness is predictable B) a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happy C) the rich are likely to be happier than the middle-income group D) happiness is not necessarily connected to one's situation in society 2. People without college education______. A) are not happier than those who have only an education at high school B) are much happier than those who did not graduate from high school C) have more opportunity to control their lives D) have less opportunity to control their lives 3. According to the article, happiness is greatly dependent upon______. A) a happy childhood B) great wealth C) a feeling that conditions are becoming better D) a college degree 4. Which of the following is most likely to contribute to happiness? A) Being exceptionally good-looking. B) Having a loving, affectionate relationship. C) Having a good paying job. D) Meeting lots of people. 5. Which of the following attitudes or feelings is most likely to be found in happy people? A) Having self-esteem. B) Being sure of keeping everything they already have. C) Never being jealous. D) Knowing how to be charming.