TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (3/23/2026) – golden knights vs stars

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence indicates an event between two teams (Golden Knights and Stars) that will 'start soon'. Among the choices, '경기' (game/match) is the most appropriate word for a sports event.

A — '사람' means person. It does not fit the context of an event starting.

B — '경기' means game or match. This fits perfectly, as sports teams play games.

C — '음식' means food. This is unrelated to a sports event.

D — '노래' means song. This is unrelated to a sports event.

정답: C. 이기고

How to solve: The sentence talks about the Golden Knights team 'this season'. In the context of sports, teams 'win' or 'lose'. '이기다' means to win, which makes sense for a team's performance over a season.

A — '먹고' is the gerund form of '먹다' (to eat). It does not fit the context of a team's performance.

B — '자고' is the gerund form of '자다' (to sleep). It does not fit the context of a team's performance.

C — '이기고' is the gerund form of '이기다' (to win). This is appropriate for describing a team's success in a season.

D — '읽고' is the gerund form of '읽다' (to read). It does not fit the context of a team's performance.

정답: B. 응원하고

How to solve: The sentence describes what fans do for their team with enthusiasm ('열렬히'). Fans typically 'cheer for' or 'support' their team. '응원하다' means to cheer or support.

A — '축하하고' is the gerund form of '축하하다' (to congratulate). Fans congratulate, but 'cheering' is a more direct and continuous action during a game.

B — '응원하고' is the gerund form of '응원하다' (to cheer/support). This is the most suitable action for fans of a sports team.

C — '구경하고' is the gerund form of '구경하다' (to watch/observe). While fans watch, '응원하다' conveys the active support implied by '열렬히'.

D — '준비하고' is the gerund form of '준비하다' (to prepare). Fans do not 'prepare' the team in this context.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states that people of the Golden Knights 'practice very hard'. In the context of a sports team, the people who practice are the 'players'.

A — '의사' means doctor. Doctors do not typically practice for a sports game.

B — '학생' means student. While some students play sports, '선수' is the specific term for those on a professional team.

C — '선수' means player or athlete. This is the correct term for individuals on a sports team who practice and compete.

D — '직원' means employee or staff. While players are employees, '선수' is the more precise term for their role in practicing for games.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence says fans are 'expecting' something from their team. Fans of a sports team typically expect their team to win. '승리' means victory.

A — '패배' means defeat. Fans do not typically expect or hope for their team's defeat.

B — '승리' means victory. This is what fans hope and expect from their team.

C — '숙제' means homework. This is unrelated to what fans expect from a sports team.

D — '걱정' means worry. While fans might worry, they don't 'expect worry' from their team; they expect a positive outcome like victory.