单选题 Why does the author say high consumption is a mixed blessing?

A、 Because poverty still exists in an affluent society.
B、 Because moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.
C、 Because overconsumption won't last long due to unrestricted population growth.
D、 Because traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[解析] 根据文章第五段可知，人们在追求物质利益时，把一些道德价值贱卖掉了，如友好的工作关系、家庭、集体等。