TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (12/31/2025) – bénin – sénégal

정답: C. 나라

How to solve: The sentence states that Benin and Senegal are something 'of Africa'. '나라' means country, which fits the context of geopolitical entities within a continent.

A — '도시' means city. While Benin and Senegal have cities, they are not 'cities of Africa' in this general sense.

B — '산' means mountain. This is a geographical feature, not a political entity like Benin or Senegal.

C — '나라' means country. Benin and Senegal are countries located in Africa, making this the correct fit.

D — '강' means river. This is also a geographical feature, not what Benin or Senegal represent as a whole.

정답: B. 수도

How to solve: The sentence describes a place that is the center of politics, economy, and culture within a country. This definition precisely matches '수도' (capital city).

A — '강' means river. A river is a geographical feature, not a center of national affairs.

B — '수도' means capital city. This term refers to the principal city or town of a country, often serving as its administrative, economic, and cultural hub.

C — '섬' means island. An island is a piece of land surrounded by water, not necessarily the national center.

D — '바다' means sea/ocean. This is a large body of saltwater, irrelevant to the description of a national center.

정답: B. 언어

How to solve: The sentence states that 'various ( ) are different for each country'. While food, seasons, and weather can differ, '언어' (language) is a defining characteristic that varies significantly from country to country and is a common topic when discussing different nations.

A — '음식' means food. While food varies by country, '언어' is a more fundamental and universally distinct characteristic between nations in this general context.

B — '언어' means language. Each country often has its own official language(s) or common languages, making this the most suitable answer for something that 'varies by country'.

C — '계절' means season. Seasons vary by geographical location and hemisphere, not strictly 'by country' in a way that differentiates all nations.

D — '날씨' means weather. Weather is localized and changes frequently, not a static characteristic that differs 'per country' in the same way as language.

정답: B. 문화

How to solve: The sentence says 'Africa has diverse ( )'. Africa is known for its rich and varied '문화' (culture), which fits perfectly in this context.

A — '시간' means time. While time exists in Africa, it's not something that Africa 'has diverse' in this context.

B — '문화' means culture. Africa is a continent with a vast array of different cultures, traditions, and customs, making this the most appropriate fit.

C — '방법' means method/way. This doesn't fit the context of what a continent 'has diverse'.

D — '문제' means problem. While Africa faces challenges, saying it 'has diverse problems' is not the most positive or general characteristic implied by '다양한' (diverse) in a neutral context.

정답: C. 여행

How to solve: The sentence expresses a desire to 'go to Benin and Senegal'. When one goes to different countries for leisure or exploration, it is typically for '여행' (travel).

A — '공부' means study. One can study in another country, but 'travel' is a more general and common reason to 'go to' multiple countries like this.

B — '일' means work. One can work in another country, but 'travel' is a more common and natural fit for expressing a desire to visit countries.

C — '여행' means travel/trip. This is the most natural and common reason to express a desire to go to countries like Benin and Senegal.

D — '쇼핑' means shopping. While one might shop during travel, 'shopping' is not the primary activity described by 'going to' these countries generally.