TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (11/21/2025) – lindenwood university

정답: A. 대학교

How to solve: The sentence is describing Lindenwood's location in the United States. Lindenwood is a university. The Korean word for 'university' is '대학교'. Therefore, you should choose the option that means 'university'.

A — '대학교' means 'university', which is correct as Lindenwood is a university.

B — '병원' means 'hospital'. Lindenwood is not a hospital.

C — '공항' means 'airport'. Lindenwood is not an airport.

D — '시장' means 'market'. Lindenwood is not a market.

정답: B. 학생

How to solve: The sentence describes a person's role at Lindenwood University. The most common role for someone attending a university is a student. The Korean word for 'student' is '학생'.

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. This is a profession, but 'student' is the most direct role related to attending a university.

B — '학생' means 'student', which is the correct word for someone who studies at a university.

C — '요리사' means 'chef'. This is an incorrect profession for this context.

D — '경찰' means 'police officer'. This is an incorrect profession for this context.

정답: C. 공부

How to solve: The sentence describes an activity done at the Lindenwood University library ('도서관'). The primary activity in a library is studying. The Korean word for 'study' is '공부'.

A — '쇼핑' means 'shopping'. People do not shop in a library.

B — '운동' means 'exercise'. People usually exercise at a gym or sports field, not a library.

C — '공부' means 'study'. This is the most appropriate activity for a library.

D — '노래' means 'song' or 'singing'. People are expected to be quiet in a library, so singing is not appropriate.

정답: D. 수업

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'Korean language' ('한국어') in the context of a university. The most logical word to follow is 'class'. The Korean word for 'class' or 'lesson' is '수업'.

A — '음식' means 'food'. 'Korean food' is a valid phrase, but 'class' is more fitting for a university activity.

B — '선물' means 'present' or 'gift'. This does not fit the context.

C — '영화' means 'movie'. While one might watch a Korean movie, 'Korean class' is a more standard course at a university.

D — '수업' means 'class'. '한국어 수업' (Korean class) is the correct and most natural combination.

정답: A. 교수님

How to solve: The sentence describes someone at the university who 'teaches students well' ('학생들을 잘 가르쳐요'). The person who teaches at a university is a professor. The Korean word for 'professor' is '교수님'.

A — '교수님' means 'professor'. This is the correct word for someone who teaches students at a university.

B — '운전사' means 'driver'. A driver does not teach students.

C — '가수' means 'singer'. A singer does not teach students in a university setting.

D — '친구' means 'friend'. While a friend can teach you things, a 'professor' is the formal role for teaching at a university.