TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (11/1/2025) – penn state vs ohio state

정답: B. 라이벌

How to solve: The sentence describes the relationship between Penn State and Ohio State, which are known for their famous sports rivalry. The blank needs a word that means 'rival'. '라이벌' (laibeol) is the Korean word for 'rival'.

A — '친구' means 'friend'. While students at both schools can be friends, the primary relationship between the universities in a sports context is a rivalry.

B — '라이벌' means 'rival'. This is the correct word to describe the competitive relationship between the two universities.

C — '가족' means 'family'. The two universities are not a family.

D — '선생님' means 'teacher'. This word is irrelevant to the relationship between two universities.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence states that the two schools do something related to football ('미식축구') every year. The most appropriate activity is a 'game' or 'match'. The Korean word for 'game/match' is '경기'.

A — '공부' means 'study'. Teams play, they don't 'study' football together in this context.

B — '여행' means 'trip'. While a team travels for a game, the event itself is not a 'trip'.

C — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. This is the correct word for a sporting event.

D — '쇼핑' means 'shopping'. This is unrelated to a football event.

정답: A. 응원합니다

How to solve: The sentence describes what students do for their school's team ('자기 학교 팀'). They support or 'cheer for' them. The Korean verb for 'to cheer for' is '응원하다'.

A — '응원합니다' means 'cheer for'. This is the action fans and students do for their team.

B — '질문합니다' means 'ask a question'. This is not the primary activity during a sports game.

C — '요리합니다' means 'cook'. This is unrelated to supporting a sports team.

D — '청소합니다' means 'clean'. This is also unrelated.

정답: D. 경기장

How to solve: The sentence says, 'Many people go to the ____ to watch the game ('경기를 봅니다').' The place where you watch a sports game is a 'stadium'. The Korean word for 'stadium' is '경기장'.

A — '병원' means 'hospital'. People go here when they are sick, not to watch a game.

B — '도서관' means 'library'. This is a place for reading and studying, and it's typically quiet.

C — '학교' means 'school'. While the stadium might be at the school, the specific place for the game is the stadium.

D — '경기장' means 'stadium'. This is the correct location for watching a sports match.

정답: C. 이기는

How to solve: The sentence says, 'The team that ____ in the game is very happy ('아주 기쁩니다').' A team that wins is happy. The Korean verb for 'to win' is '이기다'. '이기는' is the form that modifies 'team'.

A — '읽는' means 'reading'. A 'reading team' doesn't make sense in this context.

B — '자는' means 'sleeping'. A 'sleeping team' would not be happy from playing a game.

C — '이기는' means 'winning'. The 'winning team' is very happy, which is a logical statement.

D — '먹는' means 'eating'. An 'eating team' is not a concept related to the outcome of a game.