Their wealth, fame and power put them head and shoulders above us ordinary people. But according to these celebrities（名人）, true happiness lies in some of life’s simpler pleasures.

David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage all claim that their families are the key to their wellbeing.

But others gave unexpected brief ideas about their celebrity lives. The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, 55, revealed that what most keeps her spirits high is a belief in magic and fairies. She said: “I do believe in fairies. I do believe in magic and when you blow on a dandelion（蒲公英）, you will see the light of the enchanted（被施魔法的）spreading their wings and disappearing off on their own journeys, just like you have today when you opened your eyes. Don’t let the day go by without looking for fairies and magic. That makes me happy, as every day is, therefore, a day of exploration and adventure.”

Meanwhile, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, 72, revealed that he gets his pleasure through his stomach as well as his family. He said: ‘I love to hear the noises in the kitchen as the meal is prepared and then my little grandson climbs on my knee and requests a bite for every bite that I take.’

Food was also key to Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, 70, who said ‘eating a bacon sandwich’ was enough to put a smile on his face, while rocker Rod Stewart, claimed that a simple cup of tea made him ‘uncontrollably happy.’

For our most gifted sports stars, however, it seems the key to the good life is a faithful hound.

Tennis champion Andy Murray, 27, said he badly misses Rusty and Maggie May when he is playing in tournaments around the world. Former England striker Gary Lineker, 53, agreed, saying: ‘Walking my dog makes me happy. The joy at the word “walkies” never diminishes. Such enthusiasm for something so simple is strangely satisfying.’

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1.What makes Sarah Ferguson feel happy every day?

A Seeing fairies on dandelions flying away on their journeys.

B Exploration and adventure in looking for fairies and magic.

C Opening eyes and enjoying blowing on a dandelion.

D The belief in fairies that spread their wings and disappear off.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第三段That makes me happy… exploration and adventure可知，相信仙女的存在以及魔法的作用，使萨拉•弗格森每天的生活非常充实—寻找仙女给她带来了无比的乐趣。

2.What makes Rod Stewart extremely happy?

A Eating a bacon sandwich.

B Looking for fairies and magic.

C Walking his dog.

D Having a cup of tea.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据文章第五段…a simple cup of tea made him “uncontrollably happy”可知，令摇滚明星罗德•斯图尔特最开心的莫过于喝一杯茶了。

3.What does the underlined word in the last paragraph most probably mean?

A Decrease.

B Disappear.

C Increase.

D Interrupt.

解析：选A。A 猜测词义题。根据语境Walking my dog makes me happy…enthusiasm for something so simple is strangely satisfying可知，盖里•莱因克尔对狗的喜欢到了极致，遛狗给他带来的乐趣从来都没有减少过。故diminish意为“减少，下降”。

4.What can be implied in the passage 3?

A Dogs provide human beings with more than companionship.

B Food and drink always make people feel happy.

C Imagination gives people much pleasure.

D Family is the biggest source of happiness.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知，这位约克郡的公爵夫人每天以找寻仙女为乐。仙女也好，魔法也好，在现实生活中是不存在的。由此判断，想象力给人们带来了无限的乐趣。