TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (8/26/2026) – fort worth fire

정답: B. 불

How to solve: The sentence describes something that 'occurred' in the mountains at night, which is typically a 'fire' when associated with '났습니다' (occurred/broke out). The context of 'Fort Worth fire' also points to 'fire'.

A — "건물" means building. This does not fit the context of 'occurring' in the mountains in this manner.

B — "불" means fire. This is the most appropriate word for something that 'occurred' (불이 나다 – fire broke out) in the mountains.

C — "물" means water. Water does not 'occur' in this context.

D — "차" means car. A car does not 'occur' in the mountains in this context.

정답: C. 껐습니다

How to solve: The sentence states that a firefighter came quickly and did something to the fire. Firefighters 'extinguish' or 'put out' fires. The verb for this action is '끄다'.

A — "켰습니다" is the past tense of '켜다' (to turn on). This is the opposite of what a firefighter does to a fire.

B — "탔습니다" is the past tense of '타다' (to burn). A firefighter does not burn the fire.

C — "껐습니다" is the past tense of '끄다' (to put out/extinguish). This is the correct action a firefighter performs on a fire.

D — "만들었습니다" is the past tense of '만들다' (to make). A firefighter does not make the fire.

정답: B. 화재

How to solve: The sentence describes an event that caused 'damage to many houses'. Among the given choices, '화재' (fire incident/disaster) is the most fitting cause for such widespread damage to houses, especially in the context of fire-related questions.

A — "사고" means accident. While a fire is an accident, '화재' is a more specific and accurate term for a large-scale fire incident causing damage.

B — "화재" means fire incident or fire disaster. This directly explains why many houses would suffer damage.

C — "교통" means traffic. Traffic does not directly cause damage to many houses in this manner.

D — "날씨" means weather. While extreme weather can cause damage, '화재' is a more direct cause in this context.

정답: C. 소방관

How to solve: The sentence describes someone who 'saves people in dangerous places'. This is the primary role of a firefighter.

A — "경찰관" means police officer. Police officers maintain order and investigate crimes, not primarily save people from dangerous situations like fires.

B — "의사" means doctor. Doctors treat illnesses and injuries, typically in hospitals or clinics.

C — "소방관" means firefighter. Firefighters are specialized in responding to emergencies like fires and rescuing people from dangerous situations.

D — "선생님" means teacher. Teachers educate students.

정답: A. 구출

How to solve: The sentence describes an action taken for people 'trapped inside a building'. The logical action in such a scenario, especially related to a fire, is to 'rescue' them. The verb '구출하다' means to rescue.

A — "구출" (from 구출하다) means rescue. This is the correct action for people trapped in a dangerous situation.

B — "파괴" (from 파괴하다) means destroy. This is the opposite of helping people.

C — "건설" (from 건설하다) means construct or build. This is irrelevant to people trapped in a building.

D — "발견" (from 발견하다) means discover or find. While people might be discovered, the primary action of helping them out is 'rescue'.