TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (11/22/2025) – kyoji horiguchi

정답: A. 운동선수

How to solve: The sentence asks for the profession of Kyoji Horiguchi, a famous person from Japan. Since he is an MMA fighter, the correct noun is '운동선수' (athlete).

A — Correct. '운동선수' means athlete, which accurately describes Kyoji Horiguchi.

B — Incorrect. '가수' means singer.

C — Incorrect. '의사' means doctor.

D — Incorrect. '선생님' means teacher.

정답: C. 운동

How to solve: The sentence describes what Kyoji Horiguchi does diligently every day to win matches. The most logical activity for an athlete is '운동' (exercise/training).

A — Incorrect. '쇼핑' means shopping.

B — Incorrect. '공부' means studying.

C — Correct. '운동' means exercise or training, which is essential for a fighter to win.

D — Incorrect. '요리' means cooking.

정답: B. 빠릅니다

How to solve: This question asks for a description of Kyoji Horiguchi when he fights. He is well-known for his speed. Therefore, '빠릅니다' (is fast) is the most suitable adjective.

A — Incorrect. '피곤합니다' means 'is tired'. An athlete tries not to be tired during a fight.

B — Correct. '빠릅니다' means 'is fast', which is one of his key strengths.

C — Incorrect. '슬픕니다' means 'is sad'.

D — Incorrect. '조용합니다' means 'is quiet'. A fight is typically not quiet.

정답: A. 경기

How to solve: The sentence states that many people want to watch his '___'. As he is a fighter, people want to watch his '경기' (match/game).

A — Correct. '경기' means match or game, which is what fans of a fighter watch.

B — Incorrect. '학교' means school.

C — Incorrect. '가방' means bag.

D — Incorrect. '음식' means food.

정답: D. 이기는

How to solve: The sentence is about his goal in a match ('경기에서 … 것을 목표로 합니다'). The primary goal of any competitor is to win. The verb 'to win' is '이기다', so the correct form is '이기는'.

A — Incorrect. '지는' means losing. An athlete's goal is not to lose.

B — Incorrect. '자는' means sleeping.

C — Incorrect. '먹는' means eating.

D — Correct. '이기는' means winning, which is the goal of a fighter in a match.