TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (11/4/2026) – california prop 40

정답: C. 안건

How to solve: The sentence states that something 'was proposed' (제안되었습니다) in California. Among the choices, '안건' (agenda item, proposal) is the most suitable word for something that is proposed in a political or public context, like a ballot proposition.

A — '나무' means tree. It does not fit the context of something being proposed in a state.

B — '건물' means building. It is not something that is 'proposed' in this manner.

C — '안건' means agenda item or proposal. This is appropriate for a ballot proposition or a matter to be discussed and voted on.

D — '음악' means music. It is unrelated to the context of a proposal in California.

정답: C. 투표했습니다

How to solve: The sentence describes citizens' action regarding a 'new law' (새로운 법). The most common and direct action citizens take on new laws, especially propositions, is to 'vote' (투표하다) on them.

A — '읽었습니다' means read. While citizens might read about a law, 'reading' is not the primary action expected when it comes to deciding on a law.

B — '먹었습니다' means ate. This verb is completely unrelated to the context.

C — '투표했습니다' means voted. This is the correct action for citizens in a democratic process regarding a new law or proposition.

D — '걸었습니다' means walked. This verb is unrelated to the context.

정답: A. 변경

How to solve: The sentence talks about 'election districts' (선거 구역). Prop 40 specifically dealt with 'redistricting', which means 'changing' or 'altering' these districts. Therefore, '변경' (change/alteration) is the appropriate word.

A — '변경' means change or alteration. This fits the context of redistricting election districts.

B — '청소' means cleaning. It is irrelevant to election districts.

C — '요리' means cooking. It is irrelevant to election districts.

D — '계산' means calculation. While some calculation might be involved in redistricting, 'calculation' itself is not the action applied to 'districts' in this way.

정답: C. 법

How to solve: The sentence states that something 'will greatly affect people's lives' (사람들의 삶에 큰 영향을 미칠 것입니다). Among the given options, a 'law' (법) is something that can have a significant impact on everyone's life, especially a new proposition that becomes law.

A — '날씨' means weather. While weather affects lives, it's not something that 'is' a proposition or subject to a vote in this context.

B — '책' means book. A book does not typically have such a direct and universal impact on people's lives as a law.

C — '법' means law. New laws, such as those originating from propositions, have a profound impact on people's lives.

D — '운동' means exercise or movement. This does not fit the context of something that affects lives like a state-level policy.

정답: D. 의회

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'many discussions' (많은 이야기를 했습니다) about a 'proposal' (안건) in 'California ____'. Such discussions, especially on a state-level proposition, formally take place in a legislative body. '의회' (assembly, legislature, council) is the appropriate term for such a body.

A — '부엌' means kitchen. It is not a place for formal political discussions.

B — '식당' means restaurant. It is not a place for formal political discussions.

C — '학교' means school. While political topics might be discussed in schools, a proposition is formally debated and processed in a legislative body.

D — '의회' means assembly or legislature. This is the correct place where state-level proposals and laws are formally discussed and deliberated.