TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (2/14/2026) – northern lights aurora borealis forecast

정답: B. 오로라

How to solve: The sentence describes going to see a beautiful light in the night sky. The most appropriate word for this natural phenomenon is "오로라" (aurora).

A — 날씨 (weather) refers to atmospheric conditions, which doesn't fit the context of "beautiful light".

B — 오로라 (aurora) is the correct term for the beautiful light phenomenon in the night sky.

C — 구름 (cloud) is a visible mass of water droplets in the atmosphere, not a "beautiful light".

D — 바람 (wind) is moving air, not a "beautiful light".

정답: C. 예보

How to solve: The question asks "How is tomorrow's aurora __________?". When asking about future events like aurora visibility, the term "예보" (forecast) is the most suitable.

A — 시간 (time) refers to a specific point or duration, which doesn't fit the overall meaning of "how is tomorrow's aurora [time]?".

B — 장소 (place) refers to a location, which is not what the question implies by asking "how is…".

C — 예보 (forecast) is the correct term for predicting future conditions, such as aurora visibility.

D — 온도 (temperature) refers to the degree of hotness or coldness, which is not directly related to aurora conditions in this context.

정답: B. 관측

How to solve: The sentence states "I'm looking for a good place to __________ the aurora." When talking about seeing or studying a celestial phenomenon like the aurora, "관측하다" (to observe) is the correct verb.

A — 여행 (travel) means to go on a trip, which doesn't directly describe the act of "seeing" the aurora.

B — 관측 (observe) is the correct verb for watching or studying natural phenomena like the aurora.

C — 요리 (cook) means to prepare food, which is unrelated to aurora.

D — 운동 (exercise) means physical activity, which is unrelated to aurora.

정답: C. 강도

How to solve: The sentence states "They say today's aurora __________ is very strong." Auroras are visual phenomena, and their strength is described by their "강도" (intensity).

A — 소리 (sound) refers to what is heard, and auroras are generally silent.

B — 냄새 (smell) refers to what is perceived by the nose, which is irrelevant to auroras.

C — 강도 (intensity) is the correct word to describe the strength or brightness of the aurora.

D — 맛 (taste) refers to what is perceived by the tongue, which is irrelevant to auroras.

정답: B. 북극광

How to solve: The sentence describes a "natural phenomenon mainly seen in polar regions." "북극광" (Northern Lights) fits this description perfectly.

A — 바다 (sea) is a large body of saltwater, not a "natural phenomenon" itself in this context, although it exists in polar regions.

B — 북극광 (Northern Lights) is the correct term for the natural phenomenon seen in polar regions.

C — 사막 (desert) is a dry, barren area, not associated with the polar regions where aurora is common.

D — 숲 (forest) is an area of trees, not specifically a "natural phenomenon seen in polar regions" in the same way as aurora.