单选题 Which of the following is mentioned in the passage ?

A、 The basic task for humans and other forms of life on this planet is to deal with their conflicts successfully.
B、 James Madison said that the varied interests in civilized nations divide them into different classes with different views.
C、 To exist without conflict would mean fear and danger of death.
D、 Conflict exists when people live in complete isolation.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】见前面的分析，判断依据是该篇中“human beings face a basic task：to deal satisfactorily with their conflicts and thereby secure the advantages of community and cooperation”这句话。