TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (11/1/2026) – california vs nc state

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence describes a basketball match between California and NC State. The blank needs a noun that refers to a sports event. '경기' means game or match, which fits the context perfectly.

A — '시간' means time, which is not suitable in this context.

B — '경기' means game or match. This fits the context of a basketball event between two entities.

C — '사람' means person. This does not fit the context of what was 'fierce' between the two teams.

D — '음식' means food. This is irrelevant to a basketball match.

정답: C. 시합

How to solve: The sentence states that NC State 'lost' (졌습니다). To lose, one must participate in a contest or match. '시합' means match or contest, which is appropriate here.

A — '연습' means practice. One doesn't 'lose' a practice in the competitive sense.

B — '날씨' means weather. Weather cannot be 'lost'.

C — '시합' means match or contest. This is the correct word to use when talking about winning or losing.

D — '계절' means season. A season cannot be 'lost' in this context.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The sentence describes California having a 'strong basketball' something. In sports, a group of players forms a 'team'. '팀' means team, which fits the context of a basketball organization.

A — '책' means book. This is irrelevant to basketball.

B — '팀' means team. This is the correct word to describe a group of players in a sport like basketball.

C — '돈' means money. While teams involve money, it's not the primary noun to describe the group itself.

D — '집' means house or home. This is irrelevant to a basketball entity.

정답: D. 팀

How to solve: The verb '응원하다' means to cheer for or support. In the context of California vs NC State, people would cheer for a 'team'. '팀' means team, which is the most logical object for cheering in a sports context.

A — '그림' means picture. People don't typically cheer for a picture.

B — '노래' means song. While people might cheer during a song, they don't cheer 'for' a song in the same way they cheer for a sports entity.

C — '장소' means place. People don't cheer for a place.

D — '팀' means team. People cheer for their favorite team in sports.

정답: B. 결과

How to solve: The sentence states that 'California won' (캘리포니아의 승리였습니다). This indicates the outcome of the game. '결과' means result, which perfectly describes the outcome of a match.

A — '날짜' means date. A date is not a victory.

B — '결과' means result or outcome. This fits perfectly with the statement that California had a victory.

C — '질문' means question. A question is not a victory.

D — '걱정' means worry. Worry is not a victory.