TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (11/2/2026) – sheriff country

정답: A. 질서

How to solve: The sentence states that if rules are followed well, something positive exists in society. '질서' (order) is the most appropriate word that describes a positive state resulting from following rules. The other choices represent negative states.

A — '질서' means 'order'. Following rules leads to social order, making this the correct answer.

B — '혼란' means 'chaos' or 'confusion'. This is the opposite of what happens when rules are followed well.

C — '불만' means 'dissatisfaction' or 'complaint'. Following rules generally reduces, rather than creates, dissatisfaction.

D — '문제' means 'problem'. Following rules helps prevent problems, not create them.

정답: B. 지방

How to solve: The sentence describes a quiet and peaceful 'countryside' (시골). The blank should be filled with a word that refers to a geographical area that can be quiet and peaceful, fitting the description of '시골'. '지방' (local area/province/region) best fits this context.

A — '도시' means 'city', which is usually busy and noisy, contrasting with '한적하고 조용합니다' (quiet and peaceful).

B — '지방' means 'local area', 'province', or 'region'. This word is often used to refer to rural or non-urban areas, fitting the context of '시골' (countryside) being quiet and peaceful.

C — '세계' means 'world'. This is too broad and doesn't fit the context of a specific quiet area.

D — '국가' means 'nation' or 'country'. While a nation can contain quiet areas, '지방' is more specific to describing a local region or province that fits the description.

정답: C. 경찰

How to solve: The sentence states that one can be caught by someone if they break the law. Among the choices, only '경찰' (police) has the authority to apprehend someone for breaking the law.

A — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Teachers do not have the authority to arrest lawbreakers.

B — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors treat illnesses and injuries, they do not apprehend lawbreakers.

C — '경찰' means 'police'. Police officers are responsible for enforcing laws and catching lawbreakers, making this the correct answer.

D — '학생' means 'student'. Students do not have the authority to arrest lawbreakers.

정답: D. 주민

How to solve: The sentence describes the people of a village as kind. The blank should be filled with a word that refers to the people living in a place. '주민' (resident) is the appropriate word.

A — '동물' means 'animal'. While animals can be friendly, the context '마을의 _______들' (people of the village) usually refers to human inhabitants, and '친절합니다' (are kind) is typically used for people.

B — '건물' means 'building'. Buildings cannot be kind.

C — '물건' means 'thing' or 'object'. Objects cannot be kind.

D — '주민' means 'resident'. Residents are people who live in a particular place, and they can be described as kind, making this the correct answer.

정답: B. 공무원

How to solve: The sentence asks for the term for a person who works for the country. Among the given options, '공무원' (public official) is the most fitting description.

A — '가수' means 'singer'. A singer's primary job is not to work for the country in an official capacity.

B — '공무원' means 'public official' or 'civil servant'. These are individuals whose job it is to serve the public and work for the government or country, making this the correct answer.

C — '운동선수' means 'athlete'. An athlete's job is related to sports, not necessarily working for the country in an administrative or service role.

D — '화가' means 'painter'. A painter creates art, which is not directly working for the country in an official capacity.