TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (3/5/2026) – hurricane season

정답: B. 시기

How to solve: The sentence describes a period when hurricanes occur. '시기' means 'period' or 'time', which best fits the context of 'hurricane season' implying a specific time frame.

A — 온도 (temperature) is irrelevant to the time period of a hurricane.

B — 시기 (period/time) is appropriate for describing a specific time of year when hurricanes happen.

C — 장소 (place) is incorrect as the sentence refers to time, not location.

D — 방법 (method) is irrelevant in this context.

정답: A. 대비해야

How to solve: The sentence talks about actions taken for safety during hurricane season. '대비하다' means to prepare or make preparations, which is the most suitable action in this context.

A — 대비해야 (should prepare) is correct as it implies taking measures for safety.

B — 기대해야 (should expect) doesn't fit the context of actively ensuring safety.

C — 생각해야 (should think) is too general and doesn't convey active preparation.

D — 발표해야 (should announce) is irrelevant to personal safety preparation.

정답: B. 피해

How to solve: Hurricanes typically cause negative consequences. '피해' means 'damage' or 'harm', which is the most logical outcome described by a strong hurricane.

A — 행복 (happiness) is the opposite of what a hurricane typically brings.

B — 피해 (damage/harm) is the correct word to describe the negative effects of a strong hurricane.

C — 성공 (success) is unrelated to the effects of a hurricane.

D — 축제 (festival) is unrelated to hurricane impact.

정답: C. 예보

How to solve: Before a natural disaster like a typhoon, it's crucial to check information about the upcoming weather. '예보' means 'forecast', which is the specific term for predicting weather.

A — 소식 (news) is too general; it doesn't specifically mean weather prediction.

B — 보고 (report) refers to a submitted document or account, not a prediction.

C — 예보 (forecast) is the correct term for a weather prediction.

D — 기록 (record) refers to past information, not future predictions.

정답: B. 안전

How to solve: Staying indoors during a hurricane is a measure taken to protect oneself from harm. '안전' means 'safety', which is the direct purpose of such an action.

A — 위험 (danger) is what you avoid, not what you stay indoors for.

B — 안전 (safety) is the correct reason for staying indoors during a hurricane.

C — 건강 (health) is a possible indirect benefit, but safety is the primary concern during a hurricane.

D — 편의 (convenience) is not the reason to stay indoors during a hurricane; it's about protection.