单选题 Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the first paragraph?

A、 There is a lack of consensus around many issues in modern societies.
B、 Some modern societies lack the ability to inhibit immoderate social behaviors.
C、 Drinking has been a focus of disagreement in modern societies.
D、 Drinking can by no means be totally prohibited.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】这个短文的段落较难、较长，但关键词语是“drinking”。这个“点”要带动一个“面”。第一段的大意是[C]现代社会对饮酒的不满情绪已经成为争论的焦点。