电子层数相同的短周期主族元素X、Y、Z、W，其中X的最外层电子数比K层少1，Y的最外层电子数比K层多l，Z的单质常用于制造太阳能电池，w的原子半径是同周期中最小的。下列推断中正确的是 ( )
| A．Z的氢化物的热稳定性强于w的氢化物 |
B．Z的氧化物与水反应可制得相应的 含氧酸 |
| C．X、Y、W的原子半径依次减小，对应的离子半径依次增大 |
| D．X、Y、W的最高价氧化物对应水化物之间互相都能发生反应 |
All the dishes in this menu, ______ otherwise stated, will serve two to three people. 
| A．as | B．if | C．though | D．unless |
The children loved their day trip, and they enjoyed the horse ride ______.
| A．most | B．more | C．less | D．little |
Progress______ so far very good and we are sure that the work will be finished on time.
| A．was | B．had been | C．has been | D．will be |
Charles was alone at home, with_______ looking after him.
| A．someone | B．anyone | C．not one | D．no one |
It is often ______ that human beings are naturally equipped to speak.
| A．said | B．to say | C．saying | D．being said |