TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (4/11/2026) – amen thompson

정답: A. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states 'Amen Thompson is a basketball ______. ' Based on who Amen Thompson is (a basketball player), the most fitting word to fill the blank is 'player'.

A — '선수' means 'player'. Amen Thompson is a basketball player, so this is the correct answer.

B — '의사' means 'doctor'. This does not fit the context of Amen Thompson playing basketball.

C — '학생' means 'student'. This does not fit the context.

D — '선생님' means 'teacher'. This does not fit the context.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence says 'He plays basketball for the Houston Rockets ______.' When talking about sports organizations like 'Houston Rockets', the appropriate word to describe the group of players is 'team'.

A — '학교' means 'school'. This is not where a professional basketball player plays.

B — '집' means 'house/home'. This is not where professional basketball is played.

C — '팀' means 'team'. Houston Rockets is a basketball team, so this is the correct answer.

D — '회사' means 'company'. This is not the correct term for a sports organization in this context.

정답: A. 잘하는

How to solve: The sentence describes Amen Thompson as a player who is 'very ______ at basketball'. As a professional basketball player, he would be very skilled. Therefore, 'good at' is the most suitable adjective.

A — '잘하는' means 'good at' or 'doing well'. As a professional player, he is good at basketball, making this the correct choice.

B — '못하는' means 'bad at' or 'doing poorly'. This contradicts his status as a professional player.

C — '모르는' means 'not knowing'. This is illogical for a professional player.

D — '싫어하는' means 'disliking'. It's unlikely a professional player dislikes their sport.

정답: A. 빠른

How to solve: The sentence describes Amen Thompson as a ______ basketball player. Amen Thompson is known for his athleticism and speed. Therefore, 'fast' is a fitting adjective.

A — '빠른' means 'fast'. Amen Thompson is known for his speed, making this a fitting description.

B — '느린' means 'slow'. This is generally not a characteristic of a top-tier basketball player.

C — '작은' means 'small'. Amen Thompson is tall for a guard, so this is incorrect.

D — '쉬운' means 'easy'. This word describes difficulty, not a player's attribute, so it doesn't fit.

정답: B. 인기가

How to solve: The sentence states 'He has ______ among many basketball fans.' When referring to how fans feel about a public figure, 'popularity' is the most suitable concept.

A — '돈이 있다' means 'has money'. While he does, 'money among fans' doesn't make sense in this context.

B — '인기가 있다' means 'has popularity' or 'is popular'. A professional athlete is popular among fans, making this the correct choice.

C — '시간이 있다' means 'has time'. This does not fit the context of fans' feelings towards a player.

D — '걱정이 있다' means 'has worries'. This is unrelated to fans' admiration or support for a player.