TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (3/4/2026) – tennessee vs south carolina

정답: B. 지역

How to solve: The sentence talks about Tennessee and South Carolina being "different ______ of the USA." The word "지역" (region/area) fits best to describe them as distinct geographical or administrative divisions within a country.

A — "사람" (person/people) refers to individuals and does not fit the context of geographical divisions.

B — "지역" (region/area) is the correct word, as states are geographical regions.

C — "시간" (time) refers to duration and is irrelevant in this context.

D — "음식" (food) refers to edible items and does not describe states as divisions.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence mentions "스포츠 ______" (sports ______) and "열정적이다" (is passionate). "경기" (game/match/competition) is the most suitable word to complete "스포츠 경기" (sports game/match) in the context of competition between two states.

A — "음악" (music) is related to sound and art, not typically to "스포츠" in this competitive sense.

B — "경기" (game/match/competition) correctly forms "스포츠 경기" (sports competition/game), which is often passionate between rivals.

C — "학교" (school) refers to an educational institution and is unrelated to "스포츠" in this context.

D — "건물" (building) refers to a structure and has no relation to sports competition.

정답: C. 다르다

How to solve: The sentence implies a comparison between Tennessee and South Carolina, stating they are "in many aspects, mutually ______." The word "다르다" (to be different) perfectly captures this contrast.

A — "같다" (to be the same) is the opposite of what the sentence implies (comparing distinct states).

B — "좋다" (to be good) is an opinion and doesn't fit the comparison of characteristics.

C — "다르다" (to be different) is the correct word, indicating that the two states have distinct characteristics.

D — "많다" (to be many/a lot) refers to quantity and is not suitable for describing how two entities relate in terms of their features.

정답: B. 문화

How to solve: The sentence states "Each state has its unique ______." "고유한" (unique) suggests something characteristic and intangible. "문화" (culture) fits perfectly as states often have distinct cultures.

A — "나무" (tree) is a physical object and not typically described as a "unique ______" that each state possesses in this abstract sense.

B — "문화" (culture) is the correct word, as each state can have its own unique culture.

C — "의자" (chair) is a piece of furniture and irrelevant to the context.

D — "컴퓨터" (computer) is an electronic device and does not fit the description of a unique characteristic of a state.

정답: C. 유명하다

How to solve: The sentence describes Tennessee being known for music and South Carolina for its beaches. The adjective that completes this kind of statement, indicating what something is well-known for, is "유명하다" (to be famous). The structure "로 유명하다" (to be famous for) is common.

A — "싸다" (to be cheap) describes price and is not related to being known for something.

B — "작다" (to be small) describes size and doesn't fit the context of reputation.

C — "유명하다" (to be famous) is the correct word, indicating that the states are well-known for specific characteristics.

D — "어렵다" (to be difficult) describes difficulty and is irrelevant here.