----- Nội dung ảnh ----- EX 6. Choose the best option to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question. 1. The historical society is working on **preserving** the old town library building. A. improving B. introducing C. maintaining D. destroying 2. The friendly atmosphere and strong sense of belonging made the neighborhood a very **livable** place to raise a family. A. undesirable B. unaffordable C. unlivable D. unsuitable
3. Single parents often face challenges in **taking care** of the children. A. looking after B. supporting C. protecting D. encouraging
4. The husband worked far away. **Meanwhile**, the wife raised the children alone. A. Afterwards B. Whenever C. During that time D. Before
5. In the old days, wives mostly stayed home to cook, clean, and **raise** the kids. A. bring up B. protect C. support D. love