TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (1/10/2026) – alberto mendoza

정답: A. 회사

How to solve: The sentence describes Alberto Mendoza's daily morning routine. '회사' (company/workplace) is the most common destination for an adult going out every morning, implying work.

A — This is the correct answer. '회사' means company or workplace, which is a common place for an adult to go every morning for work.

B — '학교' means school. While some adults go to school (as students or teachers), '회사' is a more general and common daily destination for an adult.

C — '병원' means hospital. One usually goes to a hospital when sick or for appointments, not typically every morning as a regular routine.

D — '공원' means park. People go to parks for leisure or exercise, but '매일 아침에 갑니다' (goes every morning) usually suggests a more regular, obligatory activity like work, rather than just leisure, although it could be plausible for exercise. '회사' fits the context of a daily routine better for most adults.

정답: C. 친절한

How to solve: The sentence states that Alberto Mendoza always smiles. This behavior is typically associated with being '친절한' (kind/friendly). While '착한' (good-natured) is also possible, '친절한' more directly describes outward behavior like smiling and being approachable.

A — '재미있는' means interesting or funny. While he might be funny, always smiling doesn't directly imply this.

B — '착한' means good-natured or kind. This is close, but '친절한' specifically refers to being kind and friendly towards others, which is often expressed through smiles.

C — This is the correct answer. '친절한' means kind or friendly. Someone who always smiles is often perceived as friendly and approachable.

D — '바쁜' means busy. This adjective has no direct relation to smiling.

정답: C. 배우고

How to solve: The object '한국어' (Korean language) is typically something one '배우다' (learns). The verb form '배우고 싶어합니다' (wants to learn) fits perfectly in this context.

A — '먹고' is from '먹다' (to eat). One cannot eat a language.

B — '자고' is from '자다' (to sleep). One cannot sleep a language.

C — This is the correct answer. '배우고' is from '배우다' (to learn). Learning a language is a natural and common activity.

D — '쉬고' is from '쉬다' (to rest). One cannot rest a language.

정답: B. 책

How to solve: The verb '읽습니다' (reads) requires an object that can be read. Among the choices, '책' (book) is the most common and suitable object for reading.

A — '숙제' means homework. While one might read homework, the more common expression is '숙제를 하다' (to do homework). '책' is a more direct and common object for the verb '읽다'.

B — This is the correct answer. '책' means book. Reading books is a common activity, especially on weekends.

C — '운동' means exercise. One '합니다' (does) exercise, not '읽습니다' (reads) exercise.

D — '음식' means food. One '먹습니다' (eats) food, not '읽습니다' (reads) food.

정답: C. 카페

How to solve: The sentence describes drinking coffee with a friend. A '카페' (cafe) is the most appropriate and common place for this social activity.

A — '도서관' means library. Libraries are typically quiet places for studying or reading, not for chatting over coffee.

B — '식당' means restaurant. While restaurants serve drinks, their primary purpose is meals. '카페' is specifically for coffee and lighter snacks in a social setting.

C — This is the correct answer. '카페' means cafe. It is a common place to meet friends and drink coffee.

D — '공항' means airport. One might drink coffee at an airport while waiting for a flight, but it's not the primary place for a general social coffee meeting with a friend, unless specifically mentioned in a travel context.