TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/23/2026) – sequoia national park

정답: A. 나무

How to solve: The sentence describes 'big and old things' found in Sequoia National Park. Sequoia National Park is famous for its giant trees. Therefore, '나무' (tree) is the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

A — 나무 (tree) – Correct. Sequoia trees are the main feature of the park, known for being large and old.

B — 풀 (grass) – Incorrect. While grass might be present, it's not the primary 'big and old' feature for which the park is famous.

C — 꽃 (flower) – Incorrect. Flowers are not typically described as 'big and old' in this context, nor are they the park's main attraction.

D — 물 (water) – Incorrect. Water features might exist, but the park is primarily known for its trees, not specifically for 'big and old water' elements.

정답: A. 거대한

How to solve: The sentence describes the 'size' of Sequoia trees. Sequoia trees are known for their immense size. The word '정말' (really) emphasizes this. '거대한' means 'gigantic' or 'enormous,' which perfectly describes the trees.

A — 거대한 (gigantic, enormous) – Correct. This adjective accurately describes the famously massive size of Sequoia trees.

B — 작은 (small) – Incorrect. This is the opposite of how Sequoia trees are described.

C — 빠른 (fast) – Incorrect. This describes speed, not the physical size of an object.

D — 쉬운 (easy) – Incorrect. This describes difficulty, which is unrelated to the size of a tree.

정답: A. 보호하다

How to solve: The sentence explains the purpose of the national park: 'to ( ) rare sequoia trees.' National parks are established to preserve natural resources and species. Therefore, '보호하다' (to protect, to preserve) is the most appropriate verb.

A — 보호하다 (to protect, to preserve) – Correct. National parks are created specifically to protect valuable and often rare natural environments and species.

B — 만들다 (to make, to create) – Incorrect. The trees are naturally growing; the park's purpose is not to 'make' them.

C — 팔다 (to sell) – Incorrect. The purpose of a national park is conservation, not commercial selling of its natural elements.

D — 먹다 (to eat) – Incorrect. This verb is entirely irrelevant to the function of a national park for trees.

정답: A. 자연

How to solve: The sentence states that Sequoia National Park 'preserves' or 'keeps' something 'beautiful.' National parks are renowned for their natural beauty. '자연' (nature) is the most fitting noun to describe what a national park preserves.

A — 자연 (nature) – Correct. National parks are dedicated to preserving and showcasing beautiful natural environments.

B — 건물 (building) – Incorrect. While parks may have some structures, their primary purpose is not to preserve 'buildings.'

C — 도시 (city) – Incorrect. National parks are typically areas of wilderness or preserved landscapes, distinct from 'cities.'

D — 공장 (factory) – Incorrect. Factories represent industrialization, which is the opposite of what a national park aims to preserve.

정답: A. 경치

How to solve: The sentence describes 'wonderful sequoia forest' and uses the phrase '펼쳐져 있습니다' (unfolds, spreads out). This implies a visual scene or view that one can observe. '경치' (scenery, view) is the most appropriate word to describe what unfolds in a forest setting.

A — 경치 (scenery, view) – Correct. A beautiful forest 'scenery' or 'view' can 'unfold' before one's eyes in a national park.

B — 음식 (food) – Incorrect. Food does not 'unfold' in this context.

C — 옷 (clothes) – Incorrect. Clothes are unrelated to the landscape of a forest.

D — 책 (book) – Incorrect. Books do not 'unfold' in the sense of a scenic view in a national park.