TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/19/2026) – organic ice cream metal contamination

정답: C. 오염

How to solve: The sentence states that something related to '금속' (metal) was detected in organic ice cream, causing a big problem. '오염' (contamination) is the most fitting word to describe this negative situation when metal is found in food.

A — '맛' (taste) is not something that would be 'detected' (검출되다) in a way that causes a 'big problem' (큰 문제가 되고 있다) in the context of metal.

B — '가격' (price) is unrelated to substances detected in food that cause safety issues.

C — '오염' (contamination) perfectly fits the context of metal being found in food, leading to a safety concern and a 'big problem'.

D — '영양' (nutrition) is a positive aspect and would not cause a 'big problem' if detected in food.

정답: B. 유기농

How to solve: The sentence mentions that the ice cream is promoted as 'good for health' (건강에 좋다고 홍보하고 있다) because of its ingredients. '유기농' (organic) ingredients are widely known for their health benefits, fitting this context best.

A — '일반' (general, regular) ingredients do not specifically imply health benefits.

B — '유기농' (organic) refers to ingredients grown without artificial chemicals, which is often associated with being healthier.

C — '화학' (chemical) ingredients are usually perceived as less natural and not necessarily healthier.

D — '인공' (artificial) ingredients are generally not associated with superior health benefits compared to natural or organic ones.

정답: C. 이물질

How to solve: The sentence advises to stop consumption immediately if something unexpected is found in ice cream. An '이물질' (foreign substance) is precisely what would prompt such an action for safety reasons.

A — '성분' (component, ingredient) refers to normal parts of the food; an unexpected component might be unusual but not necessarily require immediate cessation of consumption.

B — '원료' (raw material) is a basic ingredient and not something 'unexpected' (예상치 못한) in a problematic sense if found in the finished product.

C — '이물질' (foreign substance) is an unwanted and potentially harmful item found in food, perfectly matching the context of something unexpected that requires immediate action.

D — '첨가물' (additive) is intentionally added, not typically 'unexpected' in a negative way that demands immediate cessation of consumption.

정답: C. 검출되었다

How to solve: The sentence describes the outcome of an investigation (조사 결과) where small metal pieces were found in organic ice cream. '검출되었다' (was detected/found) is the correct verb to describe the discovery of a substance during an investigation, especially regarding contamination.

A — '사라졌다' (disappeared) is the opposite of finding something.

B — '만들어졌다' (was made) does not fit; metal pieces are not 'made' in ice cream but rather are unintended inclusions.

C — '검출되었다' (was detected) correctly indicates that the metal pieces were found through analysis or inspection, which is the result of an investigation.

D — '판매되었다' (was sold) refers to the commercial transaction, not the act of finding contaminants during an investigation.

정답: C. 회수하는

How to solve: The sentence describes an action taken regarding all organic ice cream products confirmed to have metal contamination. When products are found to be contaminated, the standard procedure is to '회수하는' (recall) them from the market to ensure consumer safety.

A — '광고하는' (advertising) is promoting a product, not an action taken for contaminated goods.

B — '수출하는' (exporting) means sending products abroad, which would be irresponsible for contaminated items.

C — '회수하는' (recalling) is the appropriate action to collect problematic products from consumers or the market to prevent harm.

D — '생산하는' (producing) refers to manufacturing, which is not the remedial action for already contaminated products.