TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (2/21/2026) – sydney vs brisbane

정답: A. 시원하다

How to solve: Read the sentence and understand the context. The sentence compares Sydney and Brisbane during summer. Consider which adjective best describes Sydney's summer relative to Brisbane, based on general knowledge or common perception of their climates.

A — Correct. Sydney's summers are generally milder/cooler compared to Brisbane's hotter, more humid sub-tropical climate.

B — Incorrect. Both cities can be hot, but '덥다' (hot) doesn't capture the relative coolness of Sydney compared to Brisbane.

C — Incorrect. '조용하다' (quiet) refers to atmosphere, not temperature.

D — Incorrect. '복잡하다' (complicated/crowded) refers to the city's state or traffic, not temperature.

정답: B. 크다

How to solve: Identify the noun '인구' (population) in the sentence. The sentence states Sydney is 'one of the most ( ) cities by population in Australia'. Choose the adjective that correctly describes a city with a very large population.

A — Incorrect. '작다' means small, which is the opposite of Sydney's population status.

B — Correct. '크다' means big or large, which accurately describes Sydney as one of Australia's largest cities by population.

C — Incorrect. '빠르다' means fast, which is not typically used to describe population size directly.

D — Incorrect. '낮다' means low, which is the opposite of having a large population.

정답: C. 해변

How to solve: Understand the contrast given in the sentence. It highlights that Brisbane is along a river, implying a difference in natural features. Think about what natural features Sydney is famous for, especially compared to a river city.

A — Incorrect. While Sydney has some hills, '산' (mountains) is not its defining natural feature compared to Brisbane.

B — Incorrect. Both cities have '공원' (parks), but it's not the primary contrasting feature suggested here.

C — Correct. '해변' (beach) is a prominent feature of Sydney, known for its numerous beautiful beaches, especially when contrasted with Brisbane being primarily a river city.

D — Incorrect. '건물' (buildings) are man-made structures and not a natural feature like a beach.

정답: C. 여유롭다

How to solve: The sentence compares the atmosphere ('분위기') of Brisbane to Sydney. Consider the general perception or characteristics of Brisbane's atmosphere compared to a large, bustling city like Sydney. Choose the word that best describes a more relaxed atmosphere.

A — Incorrect. '활기차다' (lively, vibrant) is more often associated with Sydney's bigger city feel.

B — Incorrect. '복잡하다' (crowded, complicated) also often describes Sydney more than Brisbane.

C — Correct. '여유롭다' (relaxed, leisurely) accurately describes Brisbane's generally more laid-back and less hurried atmosphere compared to Sydney.

D — Incorrect. '시끄럽다' (noisy) can describe any city, but '여유롭다' captures the characteristic difference in atmosphere better.

정답: C. 물가

How to solve: The sentence states Sydney is 'more expensive' ('비싼 편이다') than Brisbane. You need to choose the noun that typically refers to general expenses or cost of living in a city. Consider what factor makes one city generally more expensive than another.

A — Incorrect. '교통' (transportation) costs can vary, but '물가' is a broader term for overall expense.

B — Incorrect. '날씨' (weather) does not directly relate to cost.

C — Correct. '물가' (cost of living) is the most appropriate term to describe why one city is generally more expensive than another overall.

D — Incorrect. '환경' (environment) refers to surroundings and quality of life, not directly cost.