M、X、Y、Z是四种元素，其常见化合价均为＋2价，且X2+与单质M不反应；X2++Z=X+Z2+；Y+Z2+=Y2++Z；这四种离子的氧化性大小符合（ ）
| A．M 2+>X 2+>Z 2+>Y 2+ | B．X 2+>M 2+>Y 2+>Z 2+ |
| C．Y 2+>Z 2+>M 2+>X 2+ | D．Z 2+>X 2+>M 2+>Y 2+ |
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 |