TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (9/4/2026) – tarik skubal

정답: A. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states that Tarik Skubal is a Detroit Tigers ____. Since the Detroit Tigers is a baseball team, the most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'player'.

A — '선수' means 'player'. Tarik Skubal is a baseball player for the Detroit Tigers, so this is the correct answer.

B — '의사' means 'doctor'. This does not fit the context of a baseball team.

C — '학생' means 'student'. This does not fit the context of a baseball team.

D — '요리사' means 'chef' or 'cook'. This does not fit the context of a baseball team.

정답: B. 빠르게

How to solve: The sentence describes how Tarik Skubal throws the ball. As a pitcher, it is common to throw the ball at high speed. Therefore, 'quickly' or 'fast' is the most suitable adverb.

A — '느리게' means 'slowly'. Pitchers typically throw fast, so this is incorrect.

B — '빠르게' means 'quickly' or 'fast'. This accurately describes how a pitcher like Tarik Skubal throws the ball.

C — '작게' means 'small' or 'small-sized'. This is an adjective describing size, not an adverb describing how something is thrown.

D — '조용하게' means 'quietly'. This does not describe the speed or manner of throwing a baseball.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The blank refers to 'Detroit Tigers', which is a professional sports organization. In the context of a player like Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers would be his 'team'.

A — '학교' means 'school'. The Detroit Tigers is not a school.

B — '팀' means 'team'. The Detroit Tigers is a baseball team, making this the correct choice.

C — '집' means 'house' or 'home'. This is not what the Detroit Tigers is.

D — '회사' means 'company'. While a sports team is a business entity, 'team' is the more specific and appropriate term in this context for a player.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence states that Tarik Skubal shows good performance in baseball ____. An athlete's performance is showcased during a 'game'.

A — '식당' means 'restaurant'. Performance is not shown in a restaurant.

B — '시장' means 'market'. Performance is not shown in a market.

C — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. Athletes show their performance in games, so this is the correct answer.

D — '공원' means 'park'. While baseball can be played in a park, professional performance is specifically in a 'game'.

정답: B. 인기

How to solve: The sentence talks about Tarik Skubal among fans. When an athlete performs well, they often gain 'popularity' among fans.

A — '돈' means 'money'. While athletes earn money, having 'a lot of money' among fans doesn't make sense in this context.

B — '인기' means 'popularity'. A successful athlete like Tarik Skubal would have a lot of popularity among fans, making this the correct answer.

C — '시간' means 'time'. Having 'a lot of time' among fans does not fit the context.

D — '음식' means 'food'. Having 'a lot of food' among fans does not fit the context.