单选题 Pills and lotions have been invented in Western Europe and North America ______.

A、 to protect people from sunburn
B、 to make people look wealthy
C、 to smooth people's skin
D、 to help people to have a quick tan

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】本题考查的也是考生对细节的把握，答案对应文章第六段中第三句"The desire for a quick tan has led to the invention of pills and lotions that darken the skin artificially without exposure to sunlight．”