TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (6/16/2026) – seattle weather

정답: A. 비

How to solve: The sentence states that Seattle often has something that requires an umbrella. Among the choices, '비' (rain) is the only natural phenomenon that necessitates an umbrella. Therefore, '비' is the correct answer.

A — '비' means rain. Seattle is well-known for frequent rain, making this the correct choice that fits the context of needing an umbrella.

B — '눈' means snow. While Seattle can get snow, it's not as frequent as rain, and not the primary reason to 'always' prepare an umbrella.

C — '바람' means wind. Wind doesn't directly necessitate an umbrella in the same way rain does, though strong winds can make umbrellas difficult to use.

D — '안개' means fog. Fog does not require an umbrella.

정답: B. 흐려요

How to solve: The sentence states that Seattle's weather has 'many clouds' ('구름이 많아서') throughout the year. The word that describes a sky with many clouds is '흐려요' (cloudy/overcast).

A — '맑아요' means clear or sunny. This is the opposite of a sky with many clouds, so it's incorrect.

B — '흐려요' means cloudy or overcast. This perfectly matches the description of a sky with many clouds, making it the correct answer.

C — '따뜻해요' means warm. This describes temperature, not the state of the sky, so it's incorrect.

D — '추워요' means cold. This also describes temperature and is unrelated to the cloudiness of the sky.

정답: C. 안개

How to solve: The sentence describes walking by the beach in the morning and not being able to see well ('앞이 잘 안 보였어요') because something 'came up a lot from the sea' ('바다에서 많이 올라와서'). '안개' (fog) is a weather phenomenon that often forms near bodies of water in the morning and obstructs visibility.

A — '햇빛' means sunlight. Sunlight improves visibility, it doesn't hinder it, so it's incorrect.

B — '파도' means wave. While waves are from the sea, they don't typically obscure vision to the extent described.

C — '안개' means fog. Fog often forms over water in the morning and significantly reduces visibility, making it the correct answer.

D — '이슬' means dew. Dew forms on surfaces and does not rise from the sea to block vision.

정답: C. 온화한

How to solve: The sentence states that Seattle is 'not very cold' ('아주 춥지 않고') even in winter and asks for a word describing its temperature. '온화한' (mild/temperate) perfectly fits this description of a moderate climate that is not extremely cold.

A — '높은' means high. While temperatures can be high, it contradicts 'not very cold' in winter unless referring to relative warmth for winter, but '온화한' is more precise.

B — '낮은' means low. This would imply it is cold, contradicting 'not very cold', so it's incorrect.

C — '온화한' means mild or temperate. This is an accurate description of Seattle's winter climate, which is not harsh, making it the correct answer.

D — '뜨거운' means hot. This is incorrect for winter temperatures.

정답: B. 맑아요

How to solve: The sentence indicates that the rain has stopped ('비가 그치고') and the sun has come out ('해가 나서'). When the sun is out after rain, the weather is typically '맑아요' (clear/sunny).

A — '습해요' means humid. While it might be humid after rain, '해가 나서' (the sun came out) points more towards a clear sky than just humidity.

B — '맑아요' means clear or sunny. This is the natural outcome when the rain stops and the sun appears, fitting the context perfectly.

C — '흐려요' means cloudy or overcast. This contradicts '해가 나서' (the sun came out), so it's incorrect.

D — '쌀쌀해요' means chilly. This describes temperature, not the state of the sky after rain and sun, so it's incorrect.