TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (2/14/2026) – john hunter nemechek

정답: A. 선수

How to solve: The sentence describes John Hunter Nemechek as 'famous'. Among the choices, '선수' (athlete/player) is the most appropriate word to describe a person known for a sport like racing.

A — '선수' means athlete or player. John Hunter Nemechek is a professional race car driver, which fits the description of an athlete/player.

B — '의사' means doctor. This does not fit the context.

C — '학생' means student. This does not fit the context.

D — '요리사' means chef. This does not fit the context.

정답: C. 자동차

How to solve: John Hunter Nemechek is known for racing. Among the given choices, '자동차' (car) is the vehicle primarily used in his sport.

A — '비행기' means airplane. He does not race airplanes.

B — '자전거' means bicycle. He does not race bicycles.

C — '자동차' means car. John Hunter Nemechek is a race car driver, so '자동차 경주' (car race) is the correct term.

D — '기차' means train. He does not race trains.

정답: B. 빠르다

How to solve: Race cars are designed for speed. The most defining characteristic of a successful race car is that it is '빠르다' (fast).

A — '크다' means big. While race cars can be large, their primary characteristic related to racing is not size.

B — '빠르다' means fast. Race cars are engineered to be very fast, which is essential for racing.

C — '비싸다' means expensive. Race cars are indeed expensive, but 'fast' is a more direct characteristic in the context of racing performance.

D — '좋다' means good. While a race car should be good, 'fast' is a more specific and fundamental quality for racing.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: As a race car driver, John Hunter Nemechek would want to win in a '경기' (game/match/race).

A — '학교' means school. One does not typically 'win' in a school in this competitive sense.

B — '집' means home. One does not 'win' in a home in this context.

C — '경기' means game, match, or race. This is the place or event where a competitor aims to win.

D — '가게' means shop/store. One does not 'win' in a store.

정답: C. 우승

How to solve: As a professional athlete, John Hunter Nemechek's main goal is to win. Therefore, he works hard for '우승' (victory/championship).

A — '여행' means travel. While he travels for races, it's not the primary goal for which he 'works hard' in his profession.

B — '공부' means study. This is generally not the focus of a professional race car driver's hard work.

C — '우승' means victory or championship. This is the ultimate goal for any competitor, and something they work hard to achieve.

D — '식사' means meal. This is a basic necessity, not something one works hard for in a professional competitive sense.