TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (10/2/2026) – hurricane rachel

정답: B. 태풍

How to solve: This question asks for the most appropriate word to describe 'Hurricane Rachel'. '태풍' (typhoon/hurricane) is the direct Korean translation and common term for such a weather phenomenon.

A — 건물 (building) is incorrect as it's a structure, not a weather phenomenon.

B — 태풍 (typhoon/hurricane) is correct. It refers to a large tropical storm, fitting 'Hurricane Rachel'.

C — 도로 (road) is incorrect as it's an infrastructure, not a weather event.

D — 날씨 (weather) is a general term, but '태풍' is more specific and accurate for 'Hurricane Rachel'.

정답: B. 피해

How to solve: The sentence describes something that 'occurred' due to Hurricane Rachel, implying a negative consequence. '피해' (damage) is the most suitable word to describe the negative effects of a natural disaster.

A — 선물 (gift) is incorrect as hurricanes cause damage, not gifts.

B — 피해 (damage/harm) is correct. Natural disasters like hurricanes cause widespread damage.

C — 여행 (trip/travel) is incorrect; travel might be affected but isn't what 'occurs' from a hurricane directly in this context.

D — 도움 (help/aid) is incorrect; help is given to victims, not what 'occurs' from the hurricane itself.

정답: C. 대비

How to solve: The sentence implies an action taken 'before' Hurricane Rachel arrives. This context points to preparing for the event. '대비' means preparation or readiness.

A — 요리 (cooking) is irrelevant to preparing for a hurricane in a general sense.

B — 공부 (studying) is irrelevant to preparing for a hurricane.

C — 대비 (preparation/readiness) is correct. It is essential to prepare before a hurricane hits.

D — 쇼핑 (shopping) might be done for supplies, but '대비' is a broader and more appropriate term for overall preparation.

정답: B. 강풍

How to solve: The sentence states that Hurricane Rachel brought 'a lot of rain' along with something else. Hurricanes are characterized by strong winds and heavy rain. '강풍' means strong wind.

A — 강아지 (puppy) is incorrect and unrelated to hurricane characteristics.

B — 강풍 (strong wind) is correct. Hurricanes are known for strong winds and heavy rain.

C — 강물 (river water) is incorrect; while heavy rain can cause rivers to swell, '강물' itself isn't a characteristic of the hurricane's arrival.

D — 강도 (robber or intensity) is incorrect. In the context of weather, it could mean intensity, but '강풍' specifically describes the wind aspect.

정답: B. 대피

How to solve: The context describes residents moving to a higher place 'for safety,' which is a common action during floods or severe storms like hurricanes. '대피' means evacuation.

A — 이사 (moving house) is incorrect; it's a permanent relocation, not a temporary safety measure during a disaster.

B — 대피 (evacuation) is correct. Residents evacuate to safe places, especially higher ground during floods.

C — 산책 (a walk) is incorrect and contradicts the idea of moving for safety during a dangerous event.

D — 방문 (visit) is incorrect; residents are moving themselves, not visiting somewhere for safety in this context.