TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (2/23/2026) – red flag (fire weather) warning

정답: A. 산불

How to solve: This question asks for a noun that commonly occurs in dry weather and is related to fire. Analyze each choice and select the one that fits the context of '건조한 날씨 (dry weather)' and '발생하다 (occur).'

A — '산불' refers to a wildfire, which commonly occurs in dry weather. This fits the context perfectly.

B — '홍수' means flood, which occurs with heavy rain, not dry weather.

C — '지진' means earthquake, which is a geological phenomenon unrelated to weather.

D — '태풍' means typhoon, which involves strong winds and heavy rain, opposite of dry weather.

정답: C. 경보

How to solve: The sentence describes a situation where a very dry weather condition leads to the issuance of something. Look for a word that signifies an official notification or warning, especially in hazardous situations.

A — '예보' means forecast, which is a prediction, not necessarily a warning issued due to current hazardous conditions.

B — '소식' means news or information, which is too general.

C — '경보' means warning or alert, which is issued to inform people about dangerous conditions like dry weather leading to fire risk. This fits '발령하다 (to issue/declare).'

D — '광고' means advertisement, which is irrelevant.

정답: C. 건조하다

How to solve: The sentence states that '불 조심해야 해요 (we must be careful with fire).' This implies a weather condition that increases fire risk. Choose the adjective that describes such a condition.

A — '덥다' means hot. While hot weather can contribute to dryness, '건조하다' is more directly linked to fire risk.

B — '춥다' means cold. Cold weather itself does not directly increase fire risk in the same way dryness does.

C — '건조하다' means dry. Dry weather is the primary condition that increases the risk of fires, making it necessary to be careful with fire.

D — '습하다' means humid or wet, which would decrease fire risk.

정답: C. 조심하다

How to solve: The sentence provides a condition '날씨가 건조할 때 (when the weather is dry)' and requires an action related to fire. Given the context of fire risk in dry weather, the action should be one of caution or prevention.

A — '피우다' means to light (a fire) or smoke (a cigarette). Doing this in dry weather is dangerous.

B — '끄다' means to put out (a fire). While putting out a fire is good, the context is about what to 'do' with fire generally to prevent incidents, not extinguishing an existing one.

C — '조심하다' means to be careful. '불을 조심하다' means to be careful with fire, which is exactly what is required in dry weather to prevent wildfires.

D — '만들다' means to make or create. Making a fire in dry weather is risky.

정답: B. 예방하다

How to solve: The sentence describes an action (not throwing cigarette butts) taken to achieve a goal regarding wildfires. This action is clearly a preventive measure. Select the verb that means to stop something from happening.

A — '시작하다' means to start. Not throwing cigarette butts is not meant to start a fire.

B — '예방하다' means to prevent. Not throwing cigarette butts helps prevent wildfires. This fits the context.

C — '발생하다' means to occur or happen. This is the opposite of the intended meaning (stopping occurrence).

D — '발견하다' means to discover or find. Not throwing cigarette butts is not about discovering fires.