TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (1/30/2026) – al fateh vs al-ittihad

정답: A. 경기

How to solve: The sentence is about Al-Fateh and Al-Ittihad, which are football teams. The blank requires a noun that describes an event between two sports teams. '경기' means 'match' or 'game', which perfectly fits the context.

A — '경기' means 'match' or 'game'. This is appropriate for a contest between two sports teams.

B — '음식' means 'food'. This is unrelated to a sports event.

C — '책' means 'book'. This is unrelated to a sports event.

D — '학교' means 'school'. This is unrelated to a sports event.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The sentence describes Al-Ittihad as a famous '축구 (football) ____'. The blank needs a noun that refers to a group of players in a sport. '팀' means 'team', which is the correct word here.

A — '의자' means 'chair'. This is unrelated to a football club.

B — '팀' means 'team'. This is the correct word to describe a football club.

C — '강아지' means 'puppy'. This is unrelated to a football club.

D — '나무' means 'tree'. This is unrelated to a football club.

정답: C. 이길

How to solve: The sentence asks about the outcome of the game ('이번 경기에서') and expresses anticipation ('모두가 기대하고 있습니다'). The blank needs a verb that describes success in a competition. '이기다' means 'to win', so '이길까요' (will win?) is the correct choice.

A — '먹다' means 'to eat'. '먹을까요' is not appropriate for the outcome of a game.

B — '마시다' means 'to drink'. '마실까요' is not appropriate for the outcome of a game.

C — '이기다' means 'to win'. '이길까요' correctly asks which team will win the game.

D — '만들다' means 'to make'. '만들까요' is not appropriate for the outcome of a game.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence refers to the Al-Fateh team ('알 파테 팀') and states there are many excellent ____. In the context of a sports team, the blank should be filled with a word for those who play the sport. '선수' means 'player'.

A — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Teachers are not part of a sports team's players.

B — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors are not part of a sports team's players, though they might be part of the medical staff.

C — '선수' means 'player'. This is the correct term for individuals on a sports team.

D — '학생' means 'student'. Students are generally not what is referred to in a professional sports team context.

정답: C. 응원

How to solve: The sentence describes what many football fans did at the stadium for their team. Fans typically cheer for their team at a match. '응원하다' means 'to cheer' or 'to support', so '응원했습니다' (cheered) is the correct verb.

A — '공부하다' means 'to study'. Fans do not study at a game.

B — '요리하다' means 'to cook'. Fans do not cook at a game.

C — '응원하다' means 'to cheer' or 'to support'. This is what fans do at a sports event.

D — '자다' means 'to sleep'. Fans do not sleep at a game.