TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (3/12/2026) – iea

정답: C. 에너지

How to solve: The IEA (International Energy Agency) is an organization focused on energy. Therefore, 'energy' is the most appropriate word to describe what they contribute to the stability of.

A — 사회 (society) is too general. While energy affects society, the IEA's direct focus is more specific.

B — 경제 (economy) is related, as energy stability affects the economy, but 'energy' is the primary and most direct answer for the IEA's role.

C — 에너지 (energy) is the core area of the IEA. Ensuring energy stability is their main mission.

D — 문화 (culture) is irrelevant to the IEA's mission.

정답: A. 대응

How to solve: The stem talks about helping countries during an 'energy crisis'. The most suitable verb to describe an action taken in response to a crisis is '대응하다' (to respond/cope).

A — 대응 (response/coping) fits perfectly with 'energy crisis'. The IEA assists countries in responding to or managing crises.

B — 여행 (travel) is unrelated to an energy crisis.

C — 구매 (purchase) is not the primary way an international agency helps countries during a crisis, though purchasing might be part of a response strategy, '대응' is more encompassing.

D — 시작 (start) doesn't make sense in the context of an energy crisis.

정답: B. 재생

How to solve: Global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions, largely from fossil fuels. To combat this, 'renewable energy' is the key solution.

A — 화석 (fossil) energy contributes to global warming, so its development is not what's needed to prevent it.

B — 재생 (renewable) energy, like solar or wind power, helps reduce carbon emissions and is crucial for preventing global warming.

C — 원자력 (nuclear) energy is low-carbon but comes with other environmental concerns and is not typically grouped with 'renewable' in this context of preventing global warming directly through a cleaner source.

D — 수력 (hydroelectric) energy is a type of renewable energy, but '재생 에너지' is the broader and more appropriate term here as a general category.

정답: C. 석유

How to solve: The IEA's primary focus, especially historically, has been on oil supply and demand. Therefore, transparency in the 'oil market' is a key area for them.

A — 식량 (food) market is not the focus of the IEA.

B — 주택 (housing) market is not the focus of the IEA.

C — 석유 (oil) market is one of the most significant areas of IEA's work, especially regarding global supply and demand transparency.

D — 의류 (clothing) market is not the focus of the IEA.

정답: C. 소비

How to solve: Campaigns to reduce energy typically aim to decrease the amount of energy people use or 'consume'.

A — 생산 (production) is about making energy, not reducing its use.

B — 수입 (import) is about bringing energy from other countries, not directly about reducing overall use.

C — 소비 (consumption) is the act of using energy. Reducing consumption is a common goal of energy-saving campaigns.

D — 저장 (storage) is about keeping energy, not reducing its use.