TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (2/6/2026) – 2030 winter olympics

정답: A. 개최하는

How to solve: The sentence asks which city will host the 2030 Winter Olympics. '개최하다' means 'to host' or 'to hold (an event)', which fits the context perfectly. The other options are verbs unrelated to hosting an event.

A — '개최하는' is the present participle form of '개최하다 (to host/hold)', making it the correct word to describe a city that hosts the Olympics.

B — '먹는' is from '먹다 (to eat)', which is illogical in this context.

C — '자는' is from '자다 (to sleep)', which is also illogical.

D — '보는' is from '보다 (to see/watch)', which doesn't fit the meaning of a city's role in the Olympics.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence talks about people participating in the Olympic Games. '선수' means 'athlete' or 'player', which is the most appropriate term for individuals who participate in sports competitions like the Olympics.

A — '의사 (doctor)' does not typically participate in sports competitions in this context.

B — '학생 (student)' could participate, but '선수' is more specific and accurate for Olympic participants.

C — '선수 (athlete/player)' is the correct term for someone who competes in sports, especially in the Olympics.

D — '선생님 (teacher)' is not related to Olympic participation.

정답: C. 겨울

How to solve: The sentence describes sports enjoyed on snow and ice. These are characteristic of the 'Winter' Olympics. '겨울' means 'winter', fitting the description.

A — '여름 (summer)' Olympics are held in warm weather, not involving snow and ice sports.

B — '봄 (spring)' is not associated with snow and ice sports for the Olympics.

C — '겨울 (winter)' is the season for snow and ice sports, hence '겨울 올림픽' (Winter Olympics) is correct.

D — '가을 (autumn/fall)' is also not associated with snow and ice sports for the Olympics.

정답: B. 응원합니다

How to solve: The sentence describes many people gathering at the stadium for the Korean team. People gather at a stadium to 'cheer for' or 'support' their team. '응원하다' means 'to cheer' or 'to support', which perfectly matches the context.

A — '싫어합니다 (dislike)' is the opposite of what spectators do at a game.

B — '응원합니다 (cheer/support)' is the correct action of fans gathering to watch their team play.

C — '만듭니다 (make)' is illogical in this context.

D — '읽습니다 (read)' is also illogical.

정답: C. 메달

How to solve: The sentence states that athletes who trained hard finally received something. In the context of the Olympics, athletes receive 'medals' for their achievements. '메달' means 'medal'.

A — '연필 (pencil)' is not a reward for Olympic athletes.

B — '가방 (bag)' is not a common reward for Olympic athletes' performance.

C — '메달 (medal)' is the primary award given to successful athletes in the Olympics.

D — '시계 (watch)' might be a gift, but '메달' is the specific achievement award.