TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (1/15/2026) – baltimore weather

정답: A. 날씨

How to solve: The sentence describes 'clear and warm,' which refers to the weather. Therefore, '날씨' (weather) is the correct word.

A — 날씨 (weather) – Correct. It perfectly fits the context of 'clear and warm.'

B — 시간 (time) – Incorrect. Time does not become clear and warm.

C — 음식 (food) – Incorrect. Food does not become clear and warm in this context.

D — 장소 (place) – Incorrect. A place can be warm, but 'clear' doesn't typically describe a place directly in this way, and 'weather' is more specific.

정답: B. 덥습니다

How to solve: The sentence states that people look for cool places in summer. This implies that summer is hot. Therefore, '덥습니다' (is hot) is the correct word.

A — 춥습니다 (is cold) – Incorrect. Summer is typically hot, not cold.

B — 덥습니다 (is hot) – Correct. People seek cool places when it's hot.

C — 따뜻합니다 (is warm) – Incorrect. While warm, '매우' (very) suggests a stronger condition, and 'seeking cool places' points to 'hot'.

D — 흐립니다 (is cloudy) – Incorrect. Cloudiness doesn't directly explain why people look for cool places.

정답: C. 비가 옵니다

How to solve: The sentence mentions taking an umbrella. Umbrellas are used when it rains. Therefore, '비가 옵니다' (it rains) is the correct expression.

A — 눈이 옵니다 (it snows) – Incorrect. While an umbrella might be used for light snow, it's primarily for rain.

B — 바람이 붑니다 (it's windy) – Incorrect. An umbrella might be difficult to use in strong winds, but it's not the primary reason to carry one.

C — 비가 옵니다 (it rains) – Correct. Umbrellas are essential when it rains.

D — 맑습니다 (it's clear/sunny) – Incorrect. You don't need an umbrella when it's clear.

정답: C. 시원해서

How to solve: The sentence states that it's perfect for an outing, implying pleasant weather. Among the choices, '시원해서' (because it's cool/refreshing) best describes pleasant weather for an outing in autumn.

A — 춥지만 (although it's cold) – Incorrect. Being cold usually doesn't make it '딱 좋아요' (perfect) for an outing.

B — 흐리지만 (although it's cloudy) – Incorrect. Cloudiness usually isn't described as 'very good' for an outing.

C — 시원해서 (because it's cool/refreshing) – Correct. Cool and refreshing weather is ideal for outdoor activities in autumn.

D — 건조해서 (because it's dry) – Incorrect. While dry weather can be good, 'cool' is a more direct and universally positive description for autumn outings.

정답: B. 눈이

How to solve: The sentence describes roads being slippery, which is a common consequence of precipitation in winter. Among the choices, '눈이' (snow) is the most fitting for winter and causing slippery roads.

A — 안개가 (fog) – Incorrect. Fog reduces visibility but doesn't typically make roads slippery in the way described.

B — 눈이 (snow) – Correct. Snowfall in winter frequently makes roads slippery.

C — 바람이 (wind) – Incorrect. Wind can be strong but doesn't directly cause roads to be slippery.

D — 비가 (rain) – Incorrect. While rain can make roads slippery, '겨울에' (in winter) with '미끄러울 수 있습니다' (can be slippery) strongly points to snow/ice as the primary cause of severe slipperiness.