TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (1/9/2026) – tarjeta roja

정답: A. 빨간 카드

How to solve: This question asks for the Korean translation of 'tarjeta roja'. 'Tarjeta' means 'card' and 'roja' means 'red'.

A — Correct. 'tarjeta roja' directly translates to '빨간 카드' (red card) in Korean.

B — Incorrect. '파란 카드' means blue card.

C — Incorrect. '노란 카드' means yellow card.

D — Incorrect. '흰 카드' means white card.

정답: A. 축구

How to solve: This question asks about the sport where 'tarjeta roja' (red card) is primarily used. Recall which sports commonly use disciplinary cards.

A — Correct. The red card is a well-known disciplinary tool in soccer (축구) for severe fouls or misconduct.

B — Incorrect. Basketball (농구) uses foul counts and personal fouls, but not red cards in the same way soccer does.

C — Incorrect. Baseball (야구) has ejections for severe misconduct, but doesn't use a 'red card' system.

D — Incorrect. Swimming (수영) primarily uses disqualifications for rule violations, not a card system.

정답: A. 즉시 경기장에서 퇴장당합니다.

How to solve: This question asks about the consequence of receiving a 'tarjeta roja' (red card) in a soccer game. Understand the rules of expulsion in soccer.

A — Correct. When a player receives a red card, they are immediately expelled from the current match.

B — Incorrect. While a red card usually leads to a suspension from subsequent matches, the immediate effect is expulsion from the current game. This choice focuses only on future games.

C — Incorrect. A red card is a permanent expulsion for the match, not a temporary break.

D — Incorrect. A red card is the most severe form of disciplinary action and results in expulsion, not another warning.

정답: A. 노란 카드

How to solve: This question asks about the card that typically precedes a 'tarjeta roja' (red card) in soccer. Recall the system of warnings in soccer.

A — Correct. In soccer, two '노란 카드' (yellow cards) usually result in a red card and expulsion. A single red card can also be given for severe fouls.

B — Incorrect. Blue cards are not standard in professional soccer for warnings.

C — Incorrect. Green cards are not standard in professional soccer for warnings, though they exist in some youth leagues or for fair play recognition.

D — Incorrect. Orange cards are not used in soccer.

정답: C. 심각한 규칙 위반을 제재하기 위함

How to solve: This question asks about the main purpose of using a 'tarjeta roja' (red card) during a game. Consider the role of disciplinary actions in sports.

A — Incorrect. Disciplinary cards are not used to evaluate a player's skill.

B — Incorrect. Red cards are disciplinary tools and do not directly serve to extend game time.

C — Correct. The primary purpose of a red card is to sanction serious rule violations or misconduct and to maintain fair play and order in the game.

D — Incorrect. While dramatic, the red card's purpose is not to entertain spectators but to enforce rules.