TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (3/28/2026) – notre dame vs vanderbilt

정답: A. 경기

How to solve: The sentence indicates that something important between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt will start soon. In the context of two universities, '경기' (match/game) is the most appropriate word.

A — '경기' means 'match' or 'game', which perfectly fits the context of two institutions competing.

B — '음식' means 'food', which is irrelevant to a competition between universities.

C — '날씨' means 'weather', which is not what starts between two teams.

D — '시간' means 'time', which doesn't fit as the subject of 'starts' in this sentence structure.

정답: B. 응원했습니다

How to solve: The sentence describes what fans do for their favorite team. '응원하다' (to cheer/support) is the common action of fans during a game.

A — '공부하다' means 'to study', which is not what fans do for a team during a game.

B — '응원하다' means 'to cheer' or 'to support', which is the most natural action for fans of a sports team.

C — '요리하다' means 'to cook', which is unrelated to fans' activities during a game.

D — '청소하다' means 'to clean', which is also irrelevant to the context.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The question asks which team will do something '이번' (this time) in the context of a competition. '승리' (victory) is the goal of any team in a game.

A — '숙제' means 'homework', which is not something a team 'does' in a match.

B — '승리' means 'victory'. To '승리하다' (to achieve victory) is the natural goal for a team in a competition.

C — '질문' means 'question', which does not fit the context of a team's objective in a game.

D — '걱정' means 'worry', which is a feeling, not an action a team 'does' in this context.

정답: C. 대학교

How to solve: Notre Dame and Vanderbilt are well-known educational institutions. The most fitting word to describe them is '대학교' (university).

A — '회사' means 'company', which Notre Dame and Vanderbilt are not.

B — '도시' means 'city', which they are not, although they are located in cities.

C — '대학교' means 'university', which accurately describes both Notre Dame and Vanderbilt.

D — '공원' means 'park', which is incorrect.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that '두 ____ 모두' (both ____) will do their best in the '경기' (game/match). In a competition between Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, they would each represent a '팀' (team).

A — '식당' means 'restaurant', which is irrelevant.

B — '의자' means 'chair', which is irrelevant.

C — '팀' means 'team'. It fits perfectly as the subject performing in a game.

D — '책상' means 'desk', which is irrelevant.