TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (5/25/2026) – kenley jansen

정답: A. 선수

How to solve: Kenley Jansen is a person involved in baseball. Among the choices, "선수" (player) is the most appropriate word to describe a person who plays sports professionally.

A — "선수" means player. Kenley Jansen is a famous baseball player, so this is correct.

B — "감독" means manager/head coach. This is incorrect as he is a player.

C — "심판" means umpire/referee. This is incorrect.

D — "코치" means coach. This is incorrect as he is a player.

정답: B. 끝내

How to solve: Kenley Jansen is known as a closer, who pitches at the end of a baseball game to secure the win. Therefore, a verb related to "finishing" or "ending" the game is suitable. "끝내다" (to finish/end) fits this context.

A — "시작하" (from 시작하다, to start) is the opposite of a closer's role, who plays at the end of the game.

B — "끝내" (from 끝내다, to finish/end) perfectly describes a closer's role in finishing the game.

C — "던지" (from 던지다, to throw) is what a pitcher does, but "끝내다" specifies his *role* in the game's duration.

D — "달리" (from 달리다, to run) is irrelevant to a pitcher's primary action or role.

정답: A. 빨리

How to solve: Kenley Jansen is known for his powerful pitches, including a fast cutter. Therefore, an adverb indicating speed would best describe how he throws the ball. "빨리" means fast.

A — "빨리" means fast. Pitchers like Jansen throw the ball at high speeds. This is correct.

B — "느리게" means slowly. This contradicts his pitching style.

C — "조용히" means quietly. This is irrelevant to how a ball is thrown.

D — "어렵게" means with difficulty or in a difficult manner. While pitching can be difficult, this doesn't describe *how* he throws the ball in terms of speed or force.

정답: A. 도와

How to solve: As a closer, Kenley Jansen's primary role is to secure wins for his team. The phrase "팀이 이기도록 _______ 주었다" implies a positive contribution to the team's victory. "도와주다" (to help) is the appropriate verb here.

A — "도와" (from 돕다, to help) is correct. He helps his team win games.

B — "방해하" (from 방해하다, to disturb/hinder) is the opposite of helping. This is incorrect.

C — "포기하" (from 포기하다, to give up) is incorrect; he doesn't give up in this context.

D — "걱정하" (from 걱정하다, to worry) is irrelevant to his action in a game.

정답: A. 팀

How to solve: A baseball player plays for different "teams" throughout their career. The word "다양한 야구 _______에서 뛰었다" clearly indicates an organization that a player belongs to in a sports context. "팀" (team) is the correct word.

A — "팀" means team. Baseball players play for different teams. This is correct.

B — "학교" means school. While players might play in school, a professional player plays for professional teams.

C — "회사" means company. This is irrelevant to a professional baseball player's career.

D — "병원" means hospital. This is irrelevant.