TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (10/18/2025) – diplomat season 3

정답: B. 대사

How to solve: The question asks for Kate's job title. In the drama 'The Diplomat', Kate Wyler is the U.S. Ambassador. The Korean word for 'ambassador' is '대사'. Therefore, 'B' is the correct answer.

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. Kate is not a doctor.

B — '대사' means 'ambassador'. This correctly describes Kate's role.

C — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Kate is not a teacher.

D — '요리사' means 'chef' or 'cook'. Kate is not a chef.

정답: A. 결정

How to solve: The sentence says 'The president makes a difficult ( )'. In a political drama, leaders often have to make difficult decisions. The Korean word for 'decision' is '결정'. Therefore, 'A' is the correct choice.

A — '결정' means 'decision'. This fits the context of a president's duties.

B — '운동' means 'exercise'. This is a personal activity, not a difficult official action.

C — '쇼핑' means 'shopping'. This does not fit the context of a president's job.

D — '요리' means 'cooking'. This is not a typical difficult task for a president in this context.

정답: C. 문제

How to solve: The sentence states 'Between the U.S. and other countries, there is a ( )'. The plot of 'The Diplomat' revolves around international conflicts and problems. The Korean word for 'problem' is '문제'. Thus, 'C' is the correct answer.

A — '선물' means 'gift'. This does not fit the tense diplomatic situation.

B — '파티' means 'party'. While diplomats attend parties, the core of the story is conflict.

C — '문제' means 'problem' or 'issue'. This accurately describes the international conflicts in the show.

D — '숙제' means 'homework'. This is irrelevant to international relations.

정답: A. 회의

How to solve: The sentence reads 'Ambassadors have important ( ) every day'. In diplomacy, holding meetings is a crucial and frequent activity. The Korean word for 'meeting' is '회의'. Therefore, 'A' is the correct choice.

A — '회의' means 'meeting'. This is a primary activity for diplomats.

B — '게임' means 'game'. This is a leisure activity.

C — '노래' means 'song' or 'singing'. This is not a diplomatic duty.

D — '청소' means 'cleaning'. This is a chore, not a professional activity for an ambassador.

정답: D. 나라

How to solve: The sentence says 'This drama is a story about the relationship between several ( )'. 'The Diplomat' is about international relations. The Korean word for 'country' or 'nation' is '나라'. So, 'D' is the right answer.

A — '가족' means 'family'. While family is part of the story, the main theme is larger.

B — '회사' means 'company'. The drama is about governments, not corporations.

C — '학교' means 'school'. The setting is not educational.

D — '나라' means 'country'. This best describes the scope of the drama's plot.