TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (5/17/2026) – gavin newsom

정답: B. 주지사

How to solve: The sentence asks for Gavin Newsom's official role in California. Knowing that Gavin Newsom is the governor, we need to find the Korean word for 'governor'.

A — 학생 (student): This is incorrect as Gavin Newsom is not a student.

B — 주지사 (governor): This is correct as Gavin Newsom is the governor of California.

C — 의사 (doctor): This is incorrect as Gavin Newsom is not a doctor.

D — 요리사 (chef): This is incorrect as Gavin Newsom is not a chef.

정답: B. 결정

How to solve: As a governor, Gavin Newsom takes important actions. The most appropriate action a governor takes in an official capacity is making 'decisions'.

A — 사진 (picture/photo): A governor does not typically 'make pictures' in this context.

B — 결정 (decision): This is correct. Governors make important decisions for their state.

C — 농담 (joke): While governors might tell jokes, it's not their primary role to 'make jokes' in an important official context.

D — 질문 (question): Governors ask questions, but they primarily 'make decisions' (내리다 takes 결정).

정답: C. 정부

How to solve: The sentence states Gavin Newsom is leading something in California. As a governor, he leads the government of the state.

A — 학교 (school): He does not lead a single school.

B — 가족 (family): While he has a family, he is not leading 'the family of California' in this official context.

C — 정부 (government): This is correct. The governor leads the state government.

D — 식당 (restaurant): He does not lead a restaurant.

정답: C. 정책

How to solve: The sentence describes something Gavin Newsom does that greatly influences California residents. 'Policies' are what a governor implements that directly affect citizens.

A — 숙제 (homework): Homework does not apply to a governor's influence on residents.

B — 취미 (hobby): While hobbies might indirectly affect people, 'policies' have direct and significant influence on the entire state.

C — 정책 (policy): This is correct. A governor's policies have a significant impact on the state's residents.

D — 친구 (friend): Friends do not have the same widespread official influence on the entire state's residents in this context.

정답: B. 연설

How to solve: Governors often do something specific in front of the public to communicate. Giving a 'speech' is the most appropriate action here.

A — 청소 (cleaning): Governors do not typically 'clean' in front of the public as an official duty.

B — 연설 (speech): This is correct. Governors frequently give speeches to the public.

C — 잠 (sleep): Governors do not 'sleep' in front of the public as part of their duties.

D — 그림 (drawing/picture): While he might draw, 'giving a drawing' is not a common or appropriate action for a governor in this public context.