TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (11/11/2026) – michael strahan

정답: C. 운동선수

How to solve: The question asks for Michael Strahan's profession. He is well-known as an athlete.

A — 학생 (student) is incorrect. Michael Strahan is not known as a student.

B — 의사 (doctor) is incorrect. Michael Strahan is not known as a doctor.

C — 운동선수 (athlete) is correct as he was a famous American football player.

D — 요리사 (chef) is incorrect. Michael Strahan is not known as a chef.

정답: B. 미식축구

How to solve: The question asks about the sport Michael Strahan excelled in. He was a famous American football player.

A — 농구 (basketball) is incorrect. He did not play basketball professionally.

B — 미식축구 (American football) is correct as it is the sport he played professionally for the New York Giants.

C — 야구 (baseball) is incorrect. He did not play baseball professionally.

D — 수영 (swimming) is incorrect. He is not known as a swimmer.

정답: B. 끝낸

How to solve: The sentence describes a transition from being an athlete to a TV host. This implies his athlete career ended before becoming a host.

A — 시작한 (started) would mean he became a host after starting his athletic career, which is illogical for a career change.

B — 끝낸 (ended/finished) is correct because he transitioned to a TV host after retiring from his sports career.

C — 연습한 (practiced) does not fit the context of transitioning between two distinct careers.

D — 구경한 (watched/observed) does not fit the context of his own career activities.

정답: B. 유명

How to solve: The question asks how Michael Strahan is perceived by many people. Given his public career as an athlete and TV personality, 'famous' is the most appropriate word.

A — 복잡 (complex) describes something complicated, not a person's general public image in this context.

B — 유명 (famous) is correct as he is a well-known public figure, both in sports and entertainment.

C — 불편 (uncomfortable) describes a state of discomfort, which is not applicable to how he is known by many people.

D — 친절 (kind) describes a personality trait, but 'famous' is a better fit for describing his widespread recognition.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The question asks for the role Michael Strahan had with the New York Giants team, for which he played American football.

A — 감독 (coach) is incorrect; Michael Strahan was a player for the New York Giants, not a coach.

B — 선수 (player) is correct as he played as a defensive end for the New York Giants.

C — 관객 (audience/spectator) is incorrect; he was an active member of the team, not just watching.

D — 심판 (referee) is incorrect; he was a participant in the game, not an official.