TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/1/2026) – alabama power

정답: C. 전기

How to solve: The sentence describes not being able to see anything at night without something. Among the choices, '전기' (electricity) is the energy source that powers lights, allowing one to see at night. '불' can mean light, but '전기' is the underlying energy.

A — 물 (water): Irrelevant to seeing at night.

B — 불 (light/fire): While '불' can mean light, '전기' is the energy source that powers the light. In the context of a power company, '전기' is a more direct answer for the source of illumination.

C — 전기 (electricity): This is the energy that powers lights, enabling visibility at night. It fits the context perfectly.

D — 바람 (wind): Irrelevant to seeing at night.

정답: C. 회사

How to solve: The sentence indicates going somewhere at 9 AM every morning. This is a typical time for starting work. Therefore, '회사' (company/workplace) is the most appropriate choice.

A — 학교 (school): While people go to school, '매일 아침 9시에' suggests a regular work schedule for an adult, rather than school in a general context.

B — 집 (home): People usually leave home at 9 AM to go to work or school, not go 'to' home.

C — 회사 (company/workplace): Going to a company at 9 AM is a common routine for workers.

D — 시장 (market): While one might go to the market, it's not a daily routine for most people at 9 AM, like going to work.

정답: C. 요금

How to solve: The sentence refers to the cost associated with a monthly service (mobile phone). '요금' specifically means a fee or charge for a service (e.g., electricity bill, phone bill, transportation fare). '가격' and '값' refer to the price of a product, while '돈' is general money.

A — 가격 (price): Refers to the price of goods or products.

B — 돈 (money): General term for money, but not specific for service fees.

C — 요금 (fee/charge): This is the correct term for bills or charges for services like phone, electricity, or transportation.

D — 값 (price/value): Similar to '가격', referring to the price of an item.

정답: B. 써야

How to solve: The phrase '물을 아껴' means 'to save water' or 'to use water sparingly'. The blank requires a verb related to 'using' water. '사용하다' (to use) is the correct verb, and its conjugated form for 'should' is '사용해야 합니다' or colloquially '써야 합니다'.

A — 마셔야 (should drink): '마시다' means to drink. You don't 'save and drink' water in this context.

B — 써야 (should use): '쓰다' means to use (among other meanings). '물을 아껴 쓰다' means to use water sparingly/economically. This fits perfectly.

C — 버려야 (should throw away): '버리다' means to throw away. This contradicts '아껴' (saving).

D — 씻어야 (should wash): '씻다' means to wash. While water is used for washing, '아껴 씻다' isn't the natural expression for 'saving water'. The general act of using water is key here.

정답: D. 문제

How to solve: The sentence states that 'help is needed' because something 'difficult has arisen'. '문제' (problem) perfectly fits this context, indicating a difficult situation requiring assistance.

A — 친구 (friend): A friend might help, but a friend itself doesn't 'arise' (생기다) as a difficult situation in this context.

B — 이야기 (story/talk): A story doesn't 'arise' as a difficult situation requiring help.

C — 장소 (place): A place doesn't 'arise' as a difficult situation.

D — 문제 (problem): A difficult problem arising (어려운 문제가 생기다) is a natural expression that perfectly matches the need for help.