TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (3/8/2026) – tom aspinall

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states that Tom Aspinall is famous in the UFC. UFC is a sports organization, so the most appropriate word to describe someone famous in UFC is '선수' (athlete/player).

A — '학생' means student. Tom Aspinall is not primarily known as a student in the context of UFC.

B — '선수' means athlete or player. This fits perfectly with someone famous in a sports organization like UFC.

C — '의사' means doctor. This is unrelated to Tom Aspinall's profession.

D — '요리사' means chef. This is unrelated to Tom Aspinall's profession.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'UFC heavyweight' and 'won'. In the context of sports like UFC, one wins in a '경기' (match/game).

A — '책' means book. One does not win a book in UFC.

B — '경기' means match or game. This is the correct term for an event in which a fighter competes and wins.

C — '음식' means food. This is irrelevant to UFC.

D — '영화' means movie. One does not win a movie in UFC.

정답: B. 기술

How to solve: The sentence describes Tom Aspinall as fast and strong, and states he defeated his opponent. In combat sports, one uses '기술' (skill/technique) to defeat opponents.

A — '돈' means money. Money is not used to defeat an opponent in a fight.

B — '기술' means skill or technique. Fighters use their skills and techniques to win matches.

C — '숙제' means homework. This is unrelated to fighting.

D — '잠' means sleep. This is unrelated to fighting.

정답: B. 응원하고

How to solve: The sentence states 'many fans' and implies an action towards Tom Aspinall. Fans typically '응원하다' (cheer for/support) their favorite athletes.

A — '미워하고' means hating. Fans typically do not hate their favorite athletes.

B — '응원하고' means cheering for or supporting. This is a common action of fans towards athletes.

C — '혼내고' means scolding or punishing. This is an inappropriate action for fans.

D — '방해하고' means disturbing or interrupting. Fans do not typically disturb their athletes in a negative way.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence asks what Tom Aspinall is from the UK. Given his identity as a UFC fighter, the most suitable word is '선수' (athlete/player). This re-tests the word '선수' in a different context.

A — '가수' means singer. Tom Aspinall is not known as a singer.

B — '선수' means athlete or player. This accurately describes Tom Aspinall's profession.

C — '작가' means writer. Tom Aspinall is not known as a writer.

D — '화가' means painter. Tom Aspinall is not known as a painter.