TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (1/22/2026) – somalia

정답: B. 아프리카

How to solve: The question asks to identify the continent where Somalia is located. Somalia is a country on the Horn of Africa.

A — Asia is incorrect. Somalia is not in Asia.

B — Africa is correct. Somalia is located in East Africa.

C — Europe is incorrect. Somalia is not in Europe.

D — South America is incorrect. Somalia is not in South America.

정답: C. 바다

How to solve: The question describes a geographical feature Somalia is known for. Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa.

A — Mountains ('산') are not the most prominent long geographical feature associated with Somalia compared to its coastline.

B — Rivers ('강') are present, but Somalia is more famous for its extensive coastline than its rivers.

C — Sea ('바다') is correct. Somalia is well-known for its very long coastline along the Indian Ocean.

D — Forests ('숲') are not a dominant feature in Somalia, which is largely arid or semi-arid.

정답: B. 도움

How to solve: The sentence indicates that the people of Somalia require something from the international community. Given the common understanding of Somalia's situation, they need 'help'.

A — Schools ('학교') are important, but 'help' is a more general and fitting term for what the international community provides.

B — Help ('도움') is correct. Somalia has faced many challenges, and international help is crucial.

C — Weather ('날씨') is not something the international community provides or that the people of Somalia need from them in this context.

D — Time ('시간') is not a direct need provided by the international community in this context.

정답: B. 건조한

How to solve: The question describes the general weather characteristics of Somalia. Somalia is largely an arid or semi-arid country.

A — Clear ('맑은') weather is not the defining characteristic of Somalia's climate.

B — Dry ('건조한') is correct. Somalia experiences a hot and dry climate over much of its territory.

C — Cloudy ('흐린') weather is not typical as a general description for Somalia's climate.

D — Cool ('시원한') weather is generally not characteristic of Somalia, which is a hot country.

정답: B. 식량

How to solve: The sentence states that Somalia is suffering from a lack of water and another essential resource. Water and food are critical for survival.

A — Schools ('학교') are important, but not a basic survival resource like water.

B — Food ('식량') is correct. Somalia often faces severe food shortages alongside water scarcity.

C — Hospitals ('병원') are essential services, but not a fundamental resource like water for daily survival.

D — Clothes ('옷') are a necessity, but typically not categorized alongside water as a critical shortage causing widespread suffering in the same way as food.