TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (9/10/2026) – wheel of fortune season 44 format

정답: B. 형식

How to solve: Identify the word that means 'format' or 'style' in Korean, which logically fits the context of a TV show's structure undergoing a change.

A — '회차' means 'episode' or 'number of times'. While a show has episodes, the change mentioned in the stem is about its overall structure, not just a specific episode number.

B — '형식' means 'format' or 'style'. This term perfectly describes the structure or rules of a TV show that can be changed.

C — '진행자' means 'host'. The sentence is discussing a change in the show's structure, not a change of the host.

D — '시청률' means 'viewer ratings'. While a format change might influence ratings, the blank refers to what was actually changed, which is the format itself.

정답: C. 시즌

How to solve: Choose the word that correctly refers to a numbered period or segment of a TV show, indicating its longevity.

A — '라운드' means 'round' in a game. Although 'Wheel of Fortune' has rounds, the number 44 here refers to the entire broadcast period of the show, not a single game segment.

B — '상품' means 'prize'. The sentence talks about the show reaching its 44th instance, not about prizes.

C — '시즌' means 'season', which is the appropriate term for a numbered broadcast period or series of episodes for a television show.

D — '참가자' means 'contestant'. The sentence is about the show's progression over time, not the people participating in it.

정답: C. 참가자

How to solve: Select the word that denotes the people who participate in a game show and would 'appear' on it.

A — '규칙' means 'rules'. Rules do not 'appear' in the way people do on a show.

B — '상금' means 'prize money'. Prize money is awarded, not something that 'appears' as an entity on screen.

C — '참가자' means 'contestant' or 'participant'. This is the correct term for people who appear and participate in a show.

D — '방송' means 'broadcast'. '방송' is the act or medium of showing something, not a person or entity that appears in the show.

정답: B. 상금

How to solve: Choose the word that refers to the monetary reward in a game show, which can naturally be described as having a 'scale' (규모) that becomes larger.

A — '라운드' means 'round'. While a round might change in its scope or difficulty, '라운드 규모' (round scale) is less common to describe an increase in value or size compared to prize money.

B — '상금' means 'prize money'. '상금 규모' (scale of prize money) is a very natural and common phrase to indicate that the amount of money offered as prizes is increasing.

C — '회전판' means 'wheel'. The physical size or scale of the wheel itself is not typically the focus of a show's 'format change' in terms of rewards.

D — '시청자' means 'viewer'. Viewers are people, not something whose 'scale' directly increases within the context of game show rewards.

정답: D. 변화

How to solve: Select the word that means 'change' or 'modification', which can be new and is expected to revitalize a program, fitting the context of a format update.

A — '진행자' means 'host'. While a new host can bring vitality, the sentence implies a broader element of the program, such as its format or structure, rather than just a person.

B — '회차' means 'episode'. New episodes are a regular part of a show and don't inherently represent 'new changes' that specifically bring renewed vitality beyond normal broadcasting.

C — '상품' means 'prize'. New prizes can be exciting, but '새로운 변화' (new changes) is a more encompassing term for overall format updates that are intended to revitalize a program.

D — '변화' means 'change' or 'modification'. '새로운 변화' (new changes) is a natural and fitting phrase to describe updated elements of a show's format that are expected to bring new energy and appeal.