2 . ________ the museum has a long history, time hasn’t stopped it from building connections with young people.

A．Unless

B．If

C．Although

D．Since

3 . When my mother got home last night, my brother ________ did his homework. He still had so much to do.

A．nearly

B．actually

C．simply

D．hardly

4 . — ________ the singing competition is really fantastic, our school will not hold it in 2024.
—Don’t worry. It takes place every year.

A．As soon as

B．Until

C．Though

D．Whether

5 . When our parents are with us, they always ________ to give us a hand in many ways.

A．trust

B．encourage

C．interview

D．manage

6 . —What’s your plan for the coming holiday?
—________. I may go to learn English in Los Angeles.

A．Not really

B．My pleasure

C．That depends

D．That’s a pity

7 . —Do you know what’s the ________ of my birthday cake?
—Like a heart, I guess.

A．price

B．color

C．weight

D．shape

8 . He ________ a funny story, trying to make his crying sister laugh.

A．made up

B．turned down

C．pointed out

D．gave away

9 . —What is your new English teacher like?
—He is kind and all of us ________ him.

A．treat

B．trust

C．invite

D．miss

10 . My best friend Amy tells me she will make a scarf ________ as my birthday present.

A．in silence

B．in peace

C．in person

D．in need