TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (12/8/2025) – burna boy

정답: B. 가수

How to solve: The sentence describes Burna Boy's profession. Burna Boy is famously known as a musician, so the most suitable word to fill the blank is 'singer'.

A — 운동선수 (athlete) refers to someone who plays sports. This does not describe Burna Boy.

B — 가수 (singer) refers to someone who sings as a profession. This accurately describes Burna Boy.

C — 작가 (writer) refers to someone who writes books or articles. This does not describe Burna Boy.

D — 과학자 (scientist) refers to someone who studies science. This does not describe Burna Boy.

정답: C. 인기

How to solve: The sentence states that Burna Boy's songs are recognized worldwide. The word that best fits the context of being well-liked or well-known globally is 'popularity'.

A — 소문 (rumor) refers to unverified information spread informally. This doesn't fit the context of his music's global reception.

B — 의견 (opinion) refers to a view or judgment. While people have opinions on his music, 'popularity' is a more direct fit for global success.

C — 인기 (popularity) refers to the state of being liked or supported by many people. This is the most appropriate word to describe the global success of his music.

D — 문제 (problem) refers to a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful. This is entirely inappropriate for describing his music's reception.

정답: B. 장르

How to solve: The sentence identifies Burna Boy as a representative singer of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is a category of music, which is best described as a 'genre'.

A — 요리 (cooking/cuisine) refers to food preparation. This is unrelated to music.

B — 장르 (genre) refers to a category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. This correctly describes Afrobeats in a musical context.

C — 건축 (architecture) refers to the design and construction of buildings. This is unrelated to music.

D — 역사 (history) refers to the study of past events. This is unrelated to music.

정답: C. 에너지 넘치는

How to solve: Burna Boy is known for his dynamic and lively stage presence. The word that best describes such a performance is 'energetic'.

A — 지루한 (boring) is the opposite of Burna Boy's typical stage performances.

B — 조용한 (quiet) is also the opposite; his performances are loud and vibrant.

C — 에너지 넘치는 (energetic) perfectly describes his lively and powerful stage performances.

D — 평범한 (ordinary) does not capture the unique and powerful nature of his shows.

정답: B. 알리는

How to solve: The sentence states that Burna Boy's music plays a role regarding African culture to the world. He is known for popularizing Afrobeats and African culture globally, so the word 'making known' or 'informing' is the most suitable.

A — 숨기는 (hiding) means to keep something from being seen or known. This is the opposite of his influence.

B — 알리는 (making known/informing/promoting) means to let others know about something. This accurately describes how his music promotes African culture globally.

C — 만드는 (making/creating) means to bring something into existence. While he creates music, his role here is about cultural dissemination.

D — 파괴하는 (destroying) means to put an end to the existence of something. This is completely incorrect.