TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (3/28/2026) – is tsa getting paid

정답: B. 회사

How to solve: The sentence indicates a place one goes every morning, suggesting a workplace. Among the options, '회사' (company) is the most suitable place for work where one would get paid.

A — 학교 (school) is a place for studying, not typically for working and getting paid as an adult.

B — 회사 (company) is a common workplace where people go to earn a salary.

C — 병원 (hospital) is for medical treatment, not a general daily workplace for most people.

D — 시장 (market) is a place for shopping or selling goods, not a general daily workplace for an employee.

정답: D. 약속

How to solve: Identify the word that is not related to '돈' (money). '월급', '수입', and '지갑' all have direct connections to money, while '약속' does not.

A — 월급 (monthly salary) is money received for work.

B — 수입 (income) is money earned.

C — 지갑 (wallet) is used to carry money.

D — 약속 (promise/appointment) is not related to money.

정답: A. 돈

How to solve: The sentence mentions '은행' (bank) and the verb '찾다' (to find/withdraw). The most common thing to 'withdraw' or 'find' at a bank in this context is '돈' (money).

A — 돈 (money) is commonly withdrawn from a bank ('돈을 찾다').

B — 시간 (time) cannot be 'found' or 'withdrawn' from a bank.

C — 친구 (friend) cannot be 'found' at a bank in this context.

D — 선물 (gift) is not typically 'found' or 'withdrawn' from a bank.

정답: A. 직원

How to solve: The sentence describes someone who is kind ('친절하고') and good at their job ('일을 잘합니다'). Among the options, '직원' (employee/staff) is the most general and appropriate term for someone who performs work and gets paid.

A — 직원 (employee/staff) fits the description of someone who works well and is paid for their work.

B — 손님 (customer/guest) typically receives service, rather than provides it and gets paid.

C — 학생 (student) primarily studies, rather than performs a job.

D — 의사 (doctor) is a specific profession, but '직원' is a broader term that fits the general context of 'someone who works'.

정답: B. 월급

How to solve: The sentence talks about '퇴근 후' (after work) and something received ('받아서') that makes one feel good ('기분이 좋습니다'). Receiving '월급' (monthly salary) after work is a common reason to feel good, directly linking to the idea of 'getting paid'.

A — 숙제 (homework) is usually given to students and doesn't make adults feel good after work.

B — 월급 (monthly salary) is money received for work, making one feel good.

C — 시험 (exam) is usually taken, not received, and often causes stress, not good feelings, after work.

D — 운동 (exercise) is an activity one does, not something one 'receives'.