TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (10/3/2026) – coco gauff

정답: A. 선수

How to solve: The sentence describes Coco Gauff as a "world-famous" and "tennis ____". Among the choices, "선수" (player/athlete) is the most suitable word to complete the description of a professional tennis player.

A — 선수 (player) is correct as Coco Gauff is a professional tennis player.

B — 학생 (student) is unlikely for a world-famous professional athlete.

C — 요리사 (chef) is an unrelated profession.

D — 화가 (painter) is an unrelated profession.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence states Coco Gauff "____" in many tennis matches. The context implies a positive outcome of matches. "승리" (victory) fits this meaning.

A — 실패 (failure) is the opposite of what a successful athlete usually does in 'many' matches.

B — 승리 (victory) correctly describes winning a match, which is a common outcome for a successful player.

C — 연습 (practice) is an activity before or during training, not the outcome of a match.

D — 휴식 (rest) is unrelated to the performance or result in a match.

정답: B. 어린

How to solve: The phrase "____ 나이에도 불구하고" suggests a contrast, implying that despite her age, she showed great skill. This context implies she is young. "어린" (young) is the appropriate adjective.

A — 많은 (many/a lot) does not fit well with "나이에도 불구하고" when referring to a person's age.

B — 어린 (young) correctly describes her age in contrast to her advanced skill, which is a common narrative for child prodigies.

C — 높은 (high) and D. 긴 (long) do not fit naturally with "나이에도 불구하고" in this context to describe a person's age.

D — 긴 (long) doesn't fit the context.

정답: B. 노력

How to solve: To become a "훌륭한 테니스 선수" (great tennis player), one needs to put in consistent work. "노력" (effort) is the action that leads to improvement and success.

A — 포기 (give up) is the opposite of what's needed to become a great player.

B — 노력 (effort) is essential for becoming a great athlete and improving skills.

C — 기다림 (waiting) is passive and does not lead to active development or improvement.

D — 고민 (worry/concern) is a state of mind, not an action for professional development.

정답: D. 대회

How to solve: The sentence describes Coco Gauff participating in various "____" around the world and achieving good results. Athletes compete and achieve results in "대회" (tournaments/competitions).

A — 학교 (school) is generally for education, not professional global sports competitions.

B — 시장 (market) is a place for buying and selling goods, unrelated to sports competitions.

C — 공원 (park) is a public recreational area, not typically where professional athletes compete for results.

D — 대회 (tournament/competition) is the correct term for events where athletes participate and achieve results.