TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (9/27/2026) – ballot

정답: C. 투표

How to solve: The sentence talks about a presidential event next week. Among the choices, '투표' (vote/ballot) is the most suitable word to describe a presidential event, referring to the act of voting in an election.

A — '운동' (exercise/sports) is unrelated to a presidential event.

B — '여행' (travel) is unrelated to a presidential event.

C — '투표' (vote/ballot) fits perfectly as presidential elections involve voting.

D — '공부' (study) is unrelated to a presidential event.

정답: C. 투표함

How to solve: The sentence describes putting a paper with names into a container, which is characteristic of the voting process. '투표함' (ballot box) is the specific container used for ballots.

A — '상자' (box) is a general term but '투표함' is more specific and accurate for voting.

B — '책상' (desk) is incorrect as it's not a container for ballots.

C — '투표함' (ballot box) is the correct term for where ballots are placed.

D — '가방' (bag) is incorrect as it's not used for voting.

정답: C. 투표권

How to solve: The sentence states that people over 18 years old possess something. In most countries, reaching 18 years old grants the right to vote. Therefore, '투표권' (right to vote) is the appropriate word.

A — '학생증' (student ID) is not universally granted at 18 and is not directly related to age for citizenship rights.

B — '면허증' (license) is too general, and while a driver's license might be obtained at 18, '투표권' is a fundamental civic right.

C — '투표권' (right to vote) is a direct civic right obtained at the age of majority, usually 18.

D — '운전' (driving) is an action, not a right or a thing you 'have'.

정답: C. 선거

How to solve: The sentence talks about an event for National Assembly members next month. '선거' (election) is the process by which public officials like National Assembly members are chosen.

A — '회의' (meeting) is possible, but '선거' is more specific for choosing representatives.

B — '여행' (travel) is unrelated.

C — '선거' (election) is the correct term for choosing political representatives.

D — '시험' (exam) is unrelated.

정답: C. 투표용지

How to solve: The sentence instructs to mark a candidate's name on a specific item. In the context of voting, this item is the ballot paper. '투표용지' (ballot paper) is the precise term.

A — '책' (book) is incorrect.

B — '종이' (paper) is too general; while a ballot is on paper, '투표용지' is the specific term.

C — '투표용지' (ballot paper) is the correct and most precise term for the paper used to cast a vote.

D — '수첩' (notebook) is incorrect.