TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (6/16/2026) – 2026 年 fifa 世界杯

정답: A. 개최

How to solve: The sentence discusses a major event, the FIFA World Cup, being held in three North American countries. The most appropriate verb to describe an event being held is '개최되다' (to be hosted/held). Therefore, '개최' is the correct word to fill the blank.

A — '개최되다' means 'to be held' or 'to be hosted', which perfectly fits the context of the World Cup happening in certain countries. This is the correct answer.

B — '발전' means 'development' or 'progress'. While a World Cup can foster development, the sentence describes the event itself taking place, not its development. So, it's incorrect.

C — '참여' means 'participation'. This word describes individuals or teams participating in an event, not the event itself being hosted. So, it's incorrect.

D — '종료' means 'end' or 'completion'. This would imply the World Cup is finishing, but the sentence states it 'is ____' in the countries, implying its occurrence. So, it's incorrect.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence states that many people will go to the '축구장' (football stadium) to watch something related to the World Cup. People go to a stadium to watch a '경기' (match/game).

A — '서류' means 'documents' or 'papers'. People do not go to a football stadium to watch documents. So, it's incorrect.

B — '공항' means 'airport'. An airport is a place for travel, not for watching football matches. So, it's incorrect.

C — '경기' means 'match' or 'game'. People go to a football stadium to watch a match or game. This is the correct answer.

D — '식당' means 'restaurant'. A restaurant is a place to eat, not to watch a football match in a stadium. So, it's incorrect.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence refers to '훌륭한 축구 ____' (excellent football ____) from each country participating in the World Cup. The people who play football in the World Cup are '선수' (players).

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors typically do not play in the World Cup. So, it's incorrect.

B — '학생' means 'student'. While some students might play football, professional players in the World Cup are generally not referred to simply as students in this context. So, it's incorrect.

C — '선수' means 'player' or 'athlete'. This is the correct term for individuals who play in a sports competition like the World Cup. This is the correct answer.

D — '회사원' means 'office worker' or 'company employee'. Office workers typically do not play in the World Cup. So, it's incorrect.

정답: C. 응원

How to solve: The sentence describes fans gathering at the stadium for their favorite team. Fans typically gather to '응원하다' (cheer for/support) their team.

A — '청소' means 'cleaning'. Fans do not gather at a stadium to clean their favorite team. So, it's incorrect.

B — '운전' means 'driving'. Fans do not gather at a stadium to drive their favorite team. So, it's incorrect.

C — '응원' means 'cheering' or 'supporting'. Fans gather at sporting events to cheer for and support their favorite team. This is the correct answer.

D — '요리' means 'cooking'. Fans do not gather at a stadium to cook their favorite team. So, it's incorrect.

정답: A. 우승

How to solve: The sentence states that all teams in the World Cup aim for something. In a major sports tournament like the World Cup, the ultimate goal for every team is to '우승' (win the championship).

A — '우승' means 'championship' or 'victory'. Every team in a competition aims to win the championship. This is the correct answer.

B — '여행' means 'travel'. While teams do travel for the World Cup, it's not their primary goal in the competition itself. So, it's incorrect.

C — '시험' means 'test' or 'exam'. The World Cup is a competition, not an academic test. So, it's incorrect.

D — '휴식' means 'rest' or 'break'. Teams will need rest, but it's not the goal they aim for during the competition itself. So, it's incorrect.