TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (1/19/2026) – mens health

정답: A. 운동

How to solve: The sentence discusses something essential for men's health. Among the given options, '운동' (exercise) is the most appropriate word related to health and is something that should be done regularly.

A — '운동' means exercise. Regular exercise is crucial for men's health, fitting the context perfectly.

B — '책' means book. Reading is good, but not directly 'essential' for physical health in the way exercise is.

C — '음악' means music. Listening to music can be relaxing, but not a direct 'essential' for men's physical health in this context.

D — '영화' means movie. Watching movies is a leisure activity, not a direct health requirement.

정답: B. 정기 검진

How to solve: The sentence states that as one gets older, one should check their health through something. '정기 검진' (regular check-up) is the most suitable option for checking health.

A — '여행' means travel. While travel can be beneficial for mental well-being, it's not the primary way to 'check' one's health.

B — '정기 검진' means regular check-up or medical examination. This is precisely what is done to monitor and check one's health, especially as one ages.

C — '요리' means cooking. Cooking is a skill or hobby, not a method for health check-ups.

D — '쇼핑' means shopping. Shopping is a recreational activity and unrelated to health checks.

정답: B. 스트레스

How to solve: The sentence describes something 'excessive' that can be 'harmful' to men's health. Among the choices, '스트레스' (stress) is the only negative factor that fits this description.

A — '행복' means happiness. Excessive happiness is generally not considered harmful to health.

B — '스트레스' means stress. Excessive stress is well-known to be detrimental to both physical and mental health, fitting the context.

C — '여가' means leisure. Leisure time is usually beneficial for health, not harmful.

D — '휴식' means rest. Sufficient rest is crucial for health and well-being, not harmful.

정답: B. 식단

How to solve: The sentence talks about something important for men's health, along with 'balanced diet' (균형 잡힌 식사). This indicates that the blank should be related to food or eating habits. '식단' (diet/meal plan) is the most appropriate word.

A — '날씨' means weather. Weather is unrelated to a balanced diet or health in this context.

B — '식단' means diet or meal plan. A healthy diet (식단) and balanced eating are directly related and crucial for health.

C — '시간' means time. Time management is important, but not directly linked to a balanced diet for physical health in this way.

D — '물건' means item or thing. This is a general noun and does not fit the context of health and diet.

정답: B. 수면

How to solve: The sentence states that 'sufficient' something has a 'big impact on men's physical and mental health'. Among the options, '수면' (sleep) is well-known to be essential for both physical and mental well-being when sufficient.

A — '독서' means reading. Reading is beneficial for mental stimulation but not directly 'essential' for overall physical and mental health in the same way as the correct answer.

B — '수면' means sleep. Sufficient sleep is vitally important for both physical recovery and mental health, fitting the context perfectly.

C — '청소' means cleaning. Cleaning is a chore and not a direct factor impacting physical and mental health in a general sense.

D — '운전' means driving. Driving is an activity, not something 'sufficient' that impacts overall health in this context.