TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (2/17/2026) – walker buehler

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The question asks for the correct word to complete the sentence 'Walker Buehler is a baseball ____.' Given that Walker Buehler is a famous person in sports, the most appropriate word to describe his role in baseball is 'player.'

A — 학생 (haksaeng) means 'student.' This does not fit the context of a professional athlete.

B — 의사 (uisa) means 'doctor.' This is unrelated to baseball.

C — 선수 (seonsu) means 'player/athlete.' This is the correct term for someone who plays baseball professionally.

D — 선생님 (seonsaengnim) means 'teacher.' This does not fit the context of baseball.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states 'Walker Buehler is active in the LA Dodgers ____.' As the LA Dodgers is a sports organization, the most fitting word to describe where he plays within that organization is 'team.'

A — 학교 (hakgyo) means 'school.' This is not where a professional baseball player is active.

B — 팀 (tim) means 'team.' This is the correct word as LA Dodgers is a baseball team.

C — 병원 (byeongwon) means 'hospital.' This is unrelated to baseball activities.

D — 회사 (hoesa) means 'company.' While a sports team is a type of organization, 'team' is more specific and appropriate for this context.

정답: C. 빨리

How to solve: The sentence translates to 'Walker Buehler throws the ball very ____.' Pitchers are known for throwing the ball with speed. Therefore, 'fast' is the most logical word to complete the sentence.

A — 작게 (jakge) means 'small/small-sized.' This describes size, not how a ball is thrown.

B — 느리게 (neurige) means 'slowly.' This is the opposite of how a professional pitcher typically throws.

C — 빨리 (ppalli) means 'fast/quickly.' This correctly describes the speed at which a pitcher throws a ball.

D — 조용히 (joyonghi) means 'quietly.' This refers to sound or manner, not the speed of throwing a ball.

정답: B. 유명한

How to solve: The sentence is 'Walker Buehler is a ____ baseball player to many people.' As Walker Buehler is a well-known athlete, the appropriate word to describe him in relation to 'many people' is 'famous.'

A — 어려운 (eoryeoun) means 'difficult.' This does not describe a baseball player's general status to people.

B — 유명한 (yumyeonghan) means 'famous.' This is the correct description for a well-known athlete like Walker Buehler.

C — 작은 (jageun) means 'small.' This refers to size and is not relevant in this context.

D — 슬픈 (seulpeun) means 'sad.' This describes an emotion, not a characteristic of a player's public recognition.

정답: B. 좋아합니다

How to solve: The sentence is 'Many baseball fans ____ Walker Buehler.' Typically, fans of an athlete admire or like them. Therefore, 'like' is the most suitable verb.

A — 싫어합니다 (silheohapnida) means 'dislike.' This is generally not true for fans of a player.

B — 좋아합니다 (joahapnida) means 'like.' This is the most common sentiment fans have towards their favorite players.

C — 무서워합니다 (museowohapnida) means 'are scared of.' Fans are not typically scared of their players.

D — 미워합니다 (miwohapnida) means 'hate.' This is a strong negative emotion and unlikely for a player's fans.