TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (10/6/2026) – houston rockets

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that Houston Rockets is a famous basketball ____ in America. Rockets is the name of a sports group. Therefore, the most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'team'.

A — '도시' means 'city'. Houston Rockets is not a city itself but represents a city's team. So, it is incorrect.

B — '선수' means 'player'. Houston Rockets is a collective group, not a single player. So, it is incorrect.

C — '팀' means 'team'. Houston Rockets is a well-known basketball team. This fits the context perfectly.

D — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. Houston Rockets is not a game, but rather participates in games. So, it is incorrect.

정답: B. 응원했습니다

How to solve: The sentence describes what many fans did for the Houston Rockets. Fans typically support their favorite teams. Therefore, the most suitable verb is 'cheered'.

A — '방문했습니다' means 'visited'. Fans visit the stadium or arena, not usually the team itself in this context. So, it is incorrect.

B — '응원했습니다' means 'cheered' or 'supported'. This is a common action for fans towards a sports team and fits the context well.

C — '연습했습니다' means 'practiced'. Fans do not practice for the team; the players do. So, it is incorrect.

D — '시작했습니다' means 'started'. Fans do not start the team. So, it is incorrect.

정답: C. 스타 선수

How to solve: James Harden is a well-known figure associated with the Houston Rockets. He is famous for his performance on the court. Therefore, the most fitting description is 'star player'.

A — '감독' means 'coach'. While James Harden was an important figure, he was a player, not the coach. So, it is incorrect.

B — '심판' means 'referee'. James Harden was a player, not a referee. So, it is incorrect.

C — '스타 선수' means 'star player'. James Harden was indeed a famous and star player for the Houston Rockets. This choice perfectly describes his role.

D — '기자' means 'reporter'. James Harden was not a reporter covering the team, but a player for the team. So, it is incorrect.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence talks about something involving the Houston Rockets basketball team that happened yesterday. A common event for a basketball team is a game. Therefore, 'game' is the most suitable word.

A — '학교' means 'school'. A basketball team has a game, not a school. So, it is incorrect.

B — '시간' means 'time'. While time is involved, '시간' itself doesn't refer to the event. So, it is incorrect.

C — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. A basketball team participates in games. This is the correct word to describe an event of a sports team.

D — '음식' means 'food'. A basketball team is not related to food in this context. So, it is incorrect.

정답: A. 승리했습니다

How to solve: The sentence describes an action or outcome for the Houston Rockets today. In sports, the primary outcome of a game is either winning or losing. Therefore, 'won' is the most appropriate verb.

A — '승리했습니다' means 'won' or 'achieved victory'. This is a common and highly relevant outcome for a sports team after a game. This is the correct answer.

B — '공부했습니다' means 'studied'. A sports team does not 'study' as a collective outcome in this context. So, it is incorrect.

C — '청소했습니다' means 'cleaned'. A sports team does not 'clean' as its primary activity or outcome. So, it is incorrect.

D — '요리했습니다' means 'cooked'. A sports team does not 'cook'. So, it is incorrect.