TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (4/9/2026) – capitals vs maple leafs

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence talks about an event between two sports teams, 'Capitals' and 'Maple Leafs,' being very interesting. Among the choices, '경기' (game/match) is the most suitable word to describe such an event.

A — '음식' means food. Food between sports teams doesn't make sense in this context.

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

C — '날씨' means weather. Weather being interesting between teams is not the primary context.

D — '노래' means song. Songs between sports teams are not the primary context.

정답: D. 이기고

How to solve: The sentence describes what both teams wanted to do intensely. In a competition, teams want to win. '이기다' (to win) is the appropriate verb here, and '이기고 싶어 했어요' means 'wanted to win'.

A — '읽고' comes from '읽다' (to read). Teams don't 'read' intensely in a game context.

B — '사고' comes from '사다' (to buy). Teams don't 'buy' intensely in a game context.

C — '보고' comes from '보다' (to see/watch). While they might 'see' the game, what they 'want to do' intensely is not just to see but to achieve something.

D — '이기고' comes from '이기다' (to win). This is exactly what teams want to do in a match.

정답: C. 응원

How to solve: The sentence describes what many fans did for their team. Fans typically cheer for their teams. '응원하다' (to cheer/support) is the correct verb here.

A — '공부' means study. Fans do not study their teams in this context.

B — '청소' means clean. Fans do not clean their teams.

C — '응원' means cheer/support. This is a common action for fans at a sports event.

D — '요리' means cook. Fans do not cook their teams.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The context is about a sports match between two teams. The individuals who play in a match and do their best are '선수' (players).

A — '학생' means student. Students are not typically the ones playing in professional sports matches.

B — '선생님' means teacher. Teachers are not typically the ones playing in professional sports matches.

C — '선수' means player. This is the correct term for individuals participating in a sports game.

D — '의사' means doctor. Doctors are not the ones playing in sports matches, though they might be present for medical support.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence describes the outcome of the game where one team 'took' or 'claimed' something. In a competition, the goal is 'victory'. '승리' (victory) is the appropriate word.

A — '실패' means failure. While a team might experience failure, it's not something they 'claim' in a positive sense after a competition where they are the subject.

B — '승리' means victory. Teams compete to achieve victory, and '승리를 차지하다' means 'to claim victory'.

C — '시작' means start. The sentence talks about the 'end' (결국 – eventually/in the end), so 'start' is contradictory.

D — '고민' means worry/concern. Teams do not 'claim' worry.