TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (9/17/2025) – democrats government shutdown

정답: C. 정부

How to solve: The question asks for the name of the place that decides and carries out important national affairs. '정부' (government) is the correct term for this institution.

A — '학교' means 'school', a place for education.

B — '병원' means 'hospital', a place for treating sick people.

C — '정부' means 'government', which is the correct answer.

D — '시장' means 'market', a place to buy and sell goods.

정답: C. 쉽니다

How to solve: The sentence says, 'Because the government has no money, it ( ) work.' The most logical verb is 'stops' or 'rests from' work. '쉽니다' means 'to rest' or 'to take a break', which fits the context of a government shutdown.

A — '시작합니다' means 'starts'. This is the opposite of the context.

B — '계속합니다' means 'continues'. This is also the opposite.

C — '쉽니다' means 'rests' or 'takes a break', which correctly describes the situation.

D — '좋아합니다' means 'likes'. This does not make sense in the sentence.

정답: D. 달라서

How to solve: The sentence means 'A problem occurred because the two political parties' thoughts were ( ) from each other.' A government shutdown happens due to disagreement. '달라서' means 'because they are different', which explains the conflict.

A — '같아서' means 'because they are the same'. This would not cause a problem.

B — '비슷해서' means 'because they are similar'. This would also likely not cause a major problem.

C — '없어서' means 'because there are none'. This doesn't fit the context of 'thoughts'.

D — '달라서' means 'because they are different', which is the correct reason for the problem.

정답: B. 불편

How to solve: The sentence states, 'If the government shuts down, many people experience ( ).' A shutdown causes difficulties for people. '불편' means 'inconvenience', which is the most suitable word.

A — '행복' means 'happiness'. This is unlikely.

B — '불편' means 'inconvenience' or 'discomfort', which is the correct answer.

C — '휴가' means 'vacation'. While some government workers are forced to take time off, the general public experiences inconvenience, not a vacation.

D — '선물' means 'gift'. This is incorrect.

정답: C. 문제

How to solve: The sentence is 'Politicians must solve an important ( ).' A government shutdown is a type of problem that needs to be solved. '문제' means 'problem'.

A — '음식' means 'food'. Politicians don't solve 'food'.

B — '약속' means 'promise' or 'appointment'. While related to politics, 'solving a promise' is an awkward phrasing.

C — '문제' means 'problem'. 'To solve a problem' (문제를 해결하다) is a very common and correct collocation.

D — '날씨' means 'weather'. Politicians cannot solve the weather.