TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (4/28/2026) – yankees vs rangers

정답: A. 경기

How to solve: The sentence describes an event between two baseball teams, Yankees and Rangers. '경기' means 'game' or 'match,' which fits the context of two sports teams playing against each other.

A — '경기' means a game or match, which is the correct term for a sports event between two teams.

B — '음식' means food, which is unrelated to a sports event itself.

C — '노래' means song, which is not what teams have in the context of competition.

D — '공부' means study, which is irrelevant to a baseball match.

정답: B. 응원하다

How to solve: The sentence talks about 'fans' and their 'favorite team.' Fans typically 'cheer for' or 'support' their team. '응원하다' means to cheer or support.

A — '구경하다' means to watch or observe passively. While fans watch, '응원하다' implies active support.

B — '응원하다' means to cheer or support, which accurately describes the action of fans towards their favorite team.

C — '청소하다' means to clean, which is unrelated to the actions of fans at a game.

D — '운동하다' means to exercise, which is what players do, not typically the fans in this context.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence states that all teams do their best 'for' something. In a competitive sport, the ultimate goal every team strives for is to win. '승리' means victory.

A — '연습' means practice. While teams practice, it's not the ultimate goal they do their best 'for' in a game itself.

B — '승리' means victory, which is the main objective and motivation for teams to do their best in a competition.

C — '시작' means beginning or start, which is not the goal of a competition.

D — '휴식' means rest, which is the opposite of competing and giving one's best effort.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: Yankees and Rangers are well-known entities in the sport of baseball. They are groups of players who compete together. The word '팀' (team) correctly describes them in this context.

A — '학교' means school, which is incorrect for baseball organizations.

B — '식당' means restaurant, which is completely unrelated.

C — '팀' means team, which is the accurate description for the Yankees and Rangers as baseball groups.

D — '가게' means shop or store, which is incorrect.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence discusses what makes a 'team' strong. In sports, a team becomes strong when it has many good 'players.' '선수' means player.

A — '책' means book, which is irrelevant to making a sports team strong.

B — '선수' means player. Good players are essential for a sports team to be strong.

C — '의사' means doctor, which is unrelated to a team's strength in competition.

D — '선생님' means teacher, which is not applicable to a sports team's competitive strength.