TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (9/28/2026) – sonny styles

정답: C. 뛰어난

How to solve: The sentence describes Sonny Styles as a player who is 'very (_________) in sports'. We need an adjective that fits positively with a good athlete. '뛰어난' means outstanding or excellent, which is a suitable compliment for an athlete.

A — 게으른 (lazy) is negative and doesn't fit a successful athlete.

B — 느린 (slow) is generally a negative trait for an athlete, unless specified.

C — 뛰어난 (outstanding, excellent) describes a highly skilled and talented person, fitting for an athlete.

D — 평범한 (ordinary, mediocre) is not a compliment and doesn't fit '아주' (very).

정답: C. 운동선수

How to solve: The second part of the sentence '그는 경기에서 항상 최고의 모습을 보여줍니다' (He always shows his best in games) clearly indicates that Sonny Styles is involved in sports and plays in games. Therefore, '운동선수' (athlete) is the most appropriate profession.

A — 가수 (singer) performs on stage, not typically in '경기' (games).

B — 의사 (doctor) works in a hospital and treats patients, not in '경기'.

C — 운동선수 (athlete) is a person who competes in '경기' (games) and shows their best performance.

D — 요리사 (chef) cooks in a kitchen, not typically in '경기'.

정답: C. 열심히

How to solve: The sentence states that Sonny Styles practices '매일' (every day) '경기를 위해' (for the game). To perform well in games, athletes typically practice with great effort. '열심히' (hard, diligently) is the most suitable adverb describing dedicated practice.

A — 천천히 (slowly) implies lack of urgency or intensity, which is usually not ideal for practice.

B — 대충 (carelessly, roughly) suggests a lack of effort and precision, which is contrary to being a good athlete.

C — 열심히 (hard, diligently) describes putting in great effort, which is essential for an athlete's practice.

D — 조용히 (quietly) refers to the manner of sound, not the effort or intensity of practice.

정답: B. 팬

How to solve: The sentence describes Sonny Styles as a '스타' (star) who is '사랑받는' (loved by) many (_________). A star is loved by their supporters or admirers. '팬' (fan) is the correct term for people who love and support a star.

A — 물건 (thing, object) is inanimate and cannot love someone.

B — 팬 (fan) refers to people who admire and support a celebrity or public figure, fitting the context of being '사랑받는 스타'.

C — 건물 (building) is an inanimate structure and cannot love someone.

D — 음식 (food) is something consumed, not someone who loves a star.

정답: B. 활발한

How to solve: The sentence states that Sonny Styles treats people '친절한 모습으로' (with a kind demeanor) '경기장 밖에서도' (even outside the stadium). We need an adjective that pairs well with '친절한' (kind) and describes a positive personality trait. '활발한' (lively, active) suggests an energetic and engaging personality, which complements kindness.

A — 무서운 (scary) is a negative trait and contradicts '친절한'.

B — 활발한 (lively, active, cheerful) describes an energetic and positive personality, which is consistent with being kind.

C — 슬픈 (sad) describes an emotion, not a general demeanor when interacting with people, and doesn't fit the positive context.

D — 지루한 (boring) is a negative trait and would not make someone well-liked or described as kind.