TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (4/20/2026) – drew scharnowski

정답: A. 착한

How to solve: The sentence describes Drew Scharnowski as a student. We need an adjective that commonly describes a person's character in a positive way. '착하다' (kind) is a suitable adjective.

A — '착하다' means 'kind' or 'good-natured'. '착한 학생' (a kind student) is a very natural and common expression. This fits the context well.

B — '빠르다' means 'fast'. '빠른 학생' (a fast student) describes speed, not character, which is less common in this general context.

C — '크다' means 'big' or 'tall'. '큰 학생' (a big student) describes physical size, which is not the most appropriate descriptor for a general student's quality.

D — '작다' means 'small' or 'short'. '작은 학생' (a small student) describes physical size, which is also not the most appropriate descriptor for a general student's quality.

정답: B. 일어납니다

How to solve: The sentence states '매일 아침 일찍' (every morning early). We need a verb that naturally follows '일찍' (early) in a morning context.

A — '잠니다' (from 자다) means 'sleeps'. While one sleeps in the morning, '일찍 잠니다' (sleeps early) doesn't fit the 'every morning' context of getting up.

B — '일어납니다' (from 일어나다) means 'wakes up' or 'gets up'. '일찍 일어납니다' (wakes up early) is a very common and natural phrase, fitting the context perfectly.

C — '공부합니다' (from 공부하다) means 'studies'. While one can study early, '일찍 공부합니다' is less idiomatic than '일찍 일어납니다' when talking about the very early morning action.

D — '운동합니다' (from 운동하다) means 'exercises'. One can exercise early, but '일찍 일어납니다' describes the initial action of starting the day, which often precedes other activities like exercising.

정답: B. 운동

How to solve: The sentence mentions '공원에서' (in the park) and '합니다' (does). We need a noun that commonly goes with '하다' (to do) and is done in a park.

A — '책' means 'book'. One reads a book ('책을 읽습니다'), not 'does a book' ('책을 합니다').

B — '운동' means 'exercise'. '운동을 합니다' (does exercise / exercises) is a very common activity done in a park. This fits perfectly.

C — '밥' means 'meal' or 'rice'. One eats a meal ('밥을 먹습니다'), not 'does a meal' ('밥을 합니다'), although '밥을 하다' can mean 'to cook rice', it doesn't fit the context of doing something in a park.

D — '옷' means 'clothes'. One wears clothes ('옷을 입습니다') or buys clothes ('옷을 삽니다'), not 'does clothes' ('옷을 합니다').

정답: A. 자주

How to solve: The sentence states Drew listens to Korean songs. We need an adverb that describes the frequency of this action.

A — '자주' means 'often' or 'frequently'. '자주 듣습니다' (listens often) is a natural way to describe the frequency of listening to songs. This is the correct choice.

B — '위에' means 'on top of' or 'above'. It's a location word and doesn't fit with listening to songs.

C — '앞에' means 'in front of'. It's a location word and doesn't fit with listening to songs.

D — '옆에' means 'next to'. It's a location word and doesn't fit with listening to songs.

정답: B. 학교

How to solve: The sentence describes Drew currently reading a book. We need a place where reading books is a common activity.

A — '시장' means 'market'. Reading books leisurely in a market is not a common activity.

B — '학교' means 'school'. Reading books in school (e.g., in a classroom, library, or hallway) is a very common and appropriate activity. This fits well.

C — '병원' means 'hospital'. While one might read a book while waiting in a hospital, it's not the primary or most common place associated with reading in a general sense compared to 'school' or 'library'.

D — '은행' means 'bank'. Reading a book in a bank is not a common activity, as banks are for transactions.