But average happiness levels in America have stayed largely constant for many years. In 1972, 30 percent of the population said they were very happy with their lives. In 1982, 31 percent said so, and in 2006, 31 percent said so as well. The percentage saying they were not too happy was generally stopping over at around 13 percent.

　　The factors that add up to a happy life for most people are not what we typically hear about. However, the key to happiness, and the difference between happy and unhappy Americans, is a life that reflects values and practices like faith, hard work, marriage, charity, and freedom.

　　1. The author intends to tell readers　.

　　A. why we need to be happy

　　B. what we should do for the country

　　C. how the people are getting happier

　　D. where the Americans like to stay for happiness

　　2. According to the text, what is happiness?

　　A. Our values being accepted by society.

　　B. The balance of our feelings in any situation.

　　C. The great material wealth we possess.

　　D. The contributions we have made for society.

　　3. From the text we can learn that　.

　　A. the American people are far happier than before

　　B. all the American people can realize their dreams in life

　　C. American public security used to be better than now

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