ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2022

ĐỀ SỐ 19
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 1: A. checked B. passed C. dogged D. placed
Question 2: A. birthday B. purpose C. prefer D. serious
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed
differently from the rest.
Question 3: A. injure B. severe C. contact D. famine
Question 4: A. imprison B. destitute C. necessary D. virtually
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now, __________?
A. didn’t he B. isn’t he C. oughtn’t he D. shouldn’t he
Question 6: “Ms Jones, please type those letters before noon.” - “They’ve already _________,
sir. They’re
on your desk.”
A. Typed B. been typed C. being typed D. been being typed
Question 7: Instead ________ petrol, cars will only run ________ solar energy and
electricity.
A. of/on B. for/by C. in/over D. from/upon
Question 8: Watching sport was ___________ the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons.
A. much B. almost C. nearly D. by far
Question 9: We thought these were ___________ chairs, but they turned out to be replicas.
A. valuable white silver antique B. valuable antique white silver
C. valuable silver antique white D. antique valuable silver white
Question 10: Brian ________ to the travel agents and he hasn’t come back.
A. has been B. has been going C. had gone D. has gone
Question 11: Jane's been unfaithful to Jim three times, but he still loves her __________
everything.
A. on account of B. according to C. because of D. in spite of
Question 12: I will call and tell you something interesting ______.
A. before I came home after work
B. after I had come home after work
C. while I was coming home after work
D. when I come home after work
Question 13: She had butterflies in her stomach despite _____________ carefully for the
interview.

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 A. having been prepared B. to have prepared
C. having prepared D. being prepared
Question 14: Sewing, shopping, and ___________ themselves were the only activities that gave
well-to-do women any outlet for personal expression.
A. beauty B. beautifying C. beautifully D. beautify
Question 15: Today men from the Thames Valley force took the afternoon _________ to join a
national protest in London.
A. off B. out C. in D. over
Question 16: A series of short-term goals ___________ the foundation for long-term success.
A. lain B. lied C. lies D. lays
Question 17: The bank carefully _____________ everyone who applies
for an account.
A. searches B. vets C. investigates D. scrutinizes
Question 18: I used to beat my son at chess but now he __________ rings
around me.
A. drives B. runs C. goes D. catches
Question 19: After this concert she was firmly on the __________ to fame
and fortune.
A. road B. way C. route D. street
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore
to make any promises at this early stage.
A. looked on the bright side B. looked up to
C. looked down on D. looked forward to
Question 21: Increasing numbers of children are suffering from mental health
problems.
A. discovering B. disturbing C. interfering D. undergoing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: We should husband our resources to make sure we can make it through these
hard times.
A. save up B. manage C. use up D. handle
Question 23: There's no competition – they stand head and shoulders
above the rest.
A. are better than B. are worse than
C. become higher than D. become cheaper than

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to
help.
– Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?” – Jane: “______”
A. Not a chance. B. That’s very kind of you.
C. Well done! D. I don’t believe it.
Question 25: Two friends are talking about the coming Christmas holiday.
-Tony: “Are you going to your family reunion this Christmas holiday?” - Mark:
“_______”
A. As a matter of fact, I don't mind it at all.
B. I do. I've been excited about it now.
C. However, my parents and I are going to take a trip abroad
D. You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too.
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Jane (A) spent a lot of money (B) yesterday. She (C) bought a dress which (D)
costed $100.
Question 27: If anyone (A) drops by (B) while I am away, please (C) take a message from (D)
him.
Question 28: The (A) use of computers (B) has greatly (C) felicitated the firm's ability (D) to
keep accurate records.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 29: I have never read such a romantic story like this before.
A. This is the most romantic story that I have ever read.
B. This is the first time I ever read such a romantic story like this.
C. This is the first time I have never read such a romantic story like this.
D. This is the first time I have ever read so a romantic story like this.
Question 30: Father said “Tom, if you break your promise, nobody will respect you.”
A. Father told that if Tom broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
B. Father warned Tom that if he broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
C. Father said that if Tom broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
D. Father said to Tom if he breaks his promise, nobody will respect him.
Question 31: You are required to clean the house instead of your brother.
A. You needn’t clean the house instead of your brother.
B. You must clean the house instead of your brother.
C. You don’t have to clean the house instead of your brother.

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D. You might clean the house instead of your brother.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted. What a shame!
A. Jenifer regretted not having wasted her chance to be promoted.
B. Despite feeling ashamed, Jenifer lost her chance of promotion.
C. If only Jenifer had seized her chance of promotion.
D. That Jenifer missed her chance to be promoted is shameful.
Question 33: Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Writer’s Block
Ever found yourself staring at a blank page for long periods of time, trying to write but being
unable to find the right words? You’re not alone. This is writer’s block, and (34) ___________
writers, even accomplished and well-known ones, struggle with it. Writer’s block is a
phenomenon (35)___________ by writers, from journalists to novelists, (36) ___________
is best described as an overwhelming feeling of being stuck in the writing process without the
ability to move forward and write anything new.
Writer’s block is triggered by a number of things, depending on the individual. Some
people believe that writer’s block stems from a lack of ideas or even talent, (37) __________
that’s usually not the case. A study (38) ___________ by researchers at Yale University in the
1970s revealed that the main triggers of writer’s block include anxiety and anger.

(Adapted from masterclass.com)

Question 34: A. all B. every C. all of D. any

Question 35: A. endured B. tolerated C. suffered D. experienced

Question 36: A. which B. whom C. who D. that

Question 37: A. so B. but C. or D. and

Question 38: A. conducted B. organized C. arranged D. regulated

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.

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 Many of us know that smoking is very bad for our health and can lead to fatal diseases like
lung cancer, but how exactly will stopping smoking make your life better? You may be surprised
to learn that when you quit smoking, you are doing more than just protecting yourself from illness.
First and foremost, studies have shown that people breathe more easily and cough less
when they give up smoking because their lung capacity improves by up to 10% within 9 months.
In your 20s and 30s, the effect of smoking on your lung capacity may not be noticeable, but
remember that lung capacity naturally diminishes with age. And in later years, having maximum
lung capacity can mean the difference between having an active, healthy old age and having
difficulty breathing just from walking or climbing the stairs.
Stopping smoking also boosts your energy level. This is because within 2 to 12 weeks of
stopping smoking, your blood circulation improves. This makes all physical activity, including
walking and running, much easier. Your immune system will also become stronger, making it
easier for you to fight off colds and flu. The increase in oxygen in the body can also reduce
tiredness and the likelihood of headaches.
Even if a person does not smoke, breathing in smoke that comes from smokers still
increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. In children, it doubles the risk of getting
chest illnesses, including pneumonia, ear infections, wheezing and asthma. They also have 3 times
the risk of getting lung cancer in later life compared with children who live with non-smokers.
Therefore, by stopping smoking, you'll be protecting the health of your non-smoking friends and
family, too.
(Adapted from nhs.uk)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How smoking can affect non-smokers
B. What happens when you quit smoking
C. The harmful effects of smoking on our health
D. Why smoking improves our physical health
Question 40: The word “diminishes” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. devalues B. lessens C. disappears D. concludes
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, when you smoke in your 20s and 30s,
___________.
A. your lung capacity can decrease by up to 10 percent.
B. you may not feel that your lung capacity is affected.
C. you will be unable to walk when you become older.
D. your natural lung capacity only improves a little bit.

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Question 42: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. stopping smoking B. your energy level

C. improvement in blood circulation D. walking and running

Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. All of us know that smoking can be the cause of deadly diseases.
B. Quitting smoking boosts your immune system, which reduces headaches.
C. Children who live with smokers are more likely to be ill than those who do not.
D. By stopping smoking, you are making sure that your friends will never get lung cancer.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions
Days of extreme heat are getting more common due to the effects of climate change,
especially in urban areas where hot temperatures only increase as pavement and buildings soak up
and release radiation from the sun. However, there are a few simple solutions that cities around
the world are implementing for now to keep people a little more comfortable while we try to come
up with long-term measures.
Many cities like Melbourne are carrying out massive tree-planting efforts to increase their
canopy cover, which is the area of ground covered by trees. Covering cities with trees have
multiple benefits, but one is obvious: As trees shade streets and water evaporates from their leaves,
they cool neighbourhoods. Taking this into consideration, a program in the city of Dallas mapped
the hottest areas of the city and started planting them on key pedestrian routes, like the paths that
students take to school. And Madrid is taking things one step further: the city embarked on a plan
in 2016 to begin planting greenery wherever space is available. In some cases, greenery is going
directly on buildings.
n Milan, for example, the Bosco Verticale (“Vertical Forest”) building is covered with trees on
balconies.
Coating streets and roofs is also an interesting solution. New York City has coated more
than 10 million square feet of rooftops with a white, reflective coating over the last decade. The
coating helps lower temperatures inside buildings, helping people feel more comfortable and use
less air conditioning, which is beneficial since air conditioners are also a major source of
greenhouse gas emissions and make cities immediately hotter as they release heat. Green roofs can
play a similar role in cooling buildings and at a larger scale. In such a large city, one roof garden
may not do much, but if you consider the aggregate effect of multiple gardens, you can see that
the future impact will be tremendous.
Beyond just changing the built environments, cities can also reduce temperatures by
rethinking the ways in which people get around them. Cars emit not only greenhouse gas but also
emit waste heat, making cities even hotter on hot days. Also, the existence of the car led to

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sprawling streets and parking lots covered in pavement that raises local temperatures. Therefore,
cities that motivate people to drive less—whether by redesigning bike lanes and sidewalks or to
building new houses and apartments near public transportation networks—may be able to
considerably cool themselves down.
(Adapted from fastcompany.com)

Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. As Cities Creatively Address Climate Change, What Is The Next Step?
B. Gardens And Trees: The Impressive Cooling Effects Of Urban Greenery
C. Cities Are Getting Hotter, But We Can Redesign Them To Keep Us Cool
D. Rebuilding Cities: How Climate Change Leads To Long-Term Innovations
Question 45: The word “key” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. outstanding B. important C. leading D. remarkable
Question 46: In paragraph 2, what do we learn about tree-planting efforts in cities around the
world?
A. Melbourne is the only city that is planning to expand its canopy cover in the near future.
B. In Madrid, trees are mostly planted in places with the largest amount of available space.
C. The program in Dallas focuses on planting trees in areas where they are needed the most.
D. Milan is home to the biggest buildings that are covered with greenery in the entire world.

Question 47: According to paragraph 3, the white and reflective coating in New York
___________.
A. will soon be used to coat almost all rooftops in the city because of its effectiveness.
B. keeps people comfortable by lowering temperatures inside and outside of buildings.
C. can encourage the public to reduce air conditioning use thanks to its cooling effect.
D. directly reduces the amount of greenhouse gas and heat emitted by air conditioners.
Question 48: The word “aggregate” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. connected B. exhaustive C. harmonious D. collective

Question 49: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.

A. environments B. cities C. ways D. people
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Madrid’s approach to tree-planting is quite unrealistic and unlikely to achieve any success.
B. Cities around the world will design green buildings inspired by the Bosco Verticale.
C. It is possible that rooftop gardens and will become more common in New York.
D. Banning the use of cars will help cities cool themselves down immediately.

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