TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (9/12/2026) – maria bartiromo fox news departure

정답: B. 떠났

How to solve: The sentence describes Maria Bartiromo's departure from Fox News. The verb that means 'to leave' is required to complete the sentence naturally.

A — 먹었 (from 먹다 – to eat) is incorrect as it does not fit the context of leaving a company.

B — 떠났 (from 떠나다 – to leave/depart) is correct. It means she left Fox News.

C — 보았 (from 보다 – to see/watch) is incorrect as it does not fit the context of departure.

D — 샀 (from 사다 – to buy) is incorrect as it does not fit the context.

정답: C. 뉴스

How to solve: The sentence states that Maria Bartiromo hosted news. She would do this at a news organization. '폭스 뉴스' itself is the name of the news channel.

A — 학교 (school) is incorrect. News is not typically hosted in a school.

B — 병원 (hospital) is incorrect. News is not typically hosted in a hospital.

C — 뉴스 (news) is correct. '폭스 뉴스' refers to the news channel/company where she worked.

D — 시장 (market) is incorrect. News is not typically hosted in a market.

정답: C. 앵커

How to solve: Maria Bartiromo is well-known for her profession in broadcasting. The blank requires a term describing a broadcasting role.

A — 요리사 (chef) is incorrect. Her profession is not cooking.

B — 가수 (singer) is incorrect. Her profession is not singing.

C — 앵커 (anchor) is correct. An anchor is a primary host of a news program, fitting her known profession.

D — 운동선수 (athlete) is incorrect. Her profession is not sports.

정답: B. 계약

How to solve: The sentence indicates that 'something' with Fox News ended, leading to her departure. When an employee leaves a company, their employment agreement typically concludes.

A — 숙제 (homework) is incorrect. This is unrelated to employment.

B — 계약 (contract) is correct. An employment contract ending is a common reason for leaving a company.

C — 방학 (school vacation/break) is incorrect. This term is for students' holidays.

D — 선물 (gift) is incorrect. This is unrelated to the termination of employment.

정답: B. 도전

How to solve: The sentence suggests a positive reason for leaving a job, often related to seeking new opportunities or personal growth. '새로운 ~를 위해' (for new ~) implies a goal.

A — 잠 (sleep) is incorrect. Leaving a job for 'new sleep' does not make sense.

B — 도전 (challenge) is correct. People often leave jobs to pursue new challenges or opportunities in their careers.

C — 음식 (food) is incorrect. Leaving a job for 'new food' is illogical in this context.

D — 걱정 (worry) is incorrect. Leaving a job for 'new worry' does not fit the context of voluntarily leaving for a positive reason.