TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (12/16/2025) – rivian stock

정답: B. 주식

How to solve: The sentence states that something related to Rivian has 'risen a lot'. Among the choices, '주식' (stock) is the most appropriate word to describe something that rises in value for a company like Rivian.

A — 건물 (building) can't 'rise a lot' in value in this context, or it's not the primary meaning.

B — 주식 (stock) is something that frequently rises or falls in value, making it a perfect fit.

C — 도로 (road) has no relation to a company's financial performance.

D — 공장 (factory) is a physical asset; its value might increase but '올랐습니다' (rose a lot) typically refers to market value like stock.

정답: C. 투자

How to solve: The sentence implies an action taken by many people towards Rivian, a company known for electric vehicles and its stock. '투자' (investment) is the most suitable action in a financial context with a company.

A — 요리 (cooking) is irrelevant to a car company.

B — 공부 (studying) is an individual activity and doesn't fit the context of 'in Rivian'.

C — 투자 (investing) is the act of putting money into a company like Rivian with the expectation of profit, which many people do.

D — 여행 (traveling) is unrelated to a company's financial interaction.

정답: C. 시장

How to solve: The sentence states that Rivian has competitiveness in the electric vehicle ( ). Companies compete in a '시장' (market).

A — 학교 (school) is a place for education, not where companies compete.

B — 병원 (hospital) is a medical facility, not a competitive arena for car companies.

C — 시장 (market) refers to the economic system in which companies operate and compete, fitting the context perfectly.

D — 식당 (restaurant) is a place to eat, irrelevant to Rivian's business.

정답: C. 가격

How to solve: The sentence discusses Rivian stock and something that is '변동이 심합니다' (highly volatile). The '가격' (price) of a stock is known for its volatility.

A — 이름 (name) of a stock is constant, not volatile.

B — 시간 (time) itself is not volatile in this context.

C — 가격 (price) of stock is indeed subject to high fluctuations and volatility.

D — 색깔 (color) is irrelevant to stock characteristics.

정답: B. 상승해서

How to solve: The sentence expresses happiness ('기쁩니다') because Rivian stock ( ). People are happy when their stock '상승해서' (rises).

A — 하락해서 (fell) would typically make investors unhappy, not happy.

B — 상승해서 (rose) is the reason for happiness when it comes to stock performance.

C — 복잡해서 (was complicated) doesn't directly cause happiness or unhappiness in this context.

D — 조용해서 (was quiet/calm) doesn't typically evoke happiness in the context of stock changes.