TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/25/2026) – stanley cup winners

정답: A. 우승

How to solve: The sentence describes the Stanley Cup as the most important competition for ice hockey teams. The blank requires a noun that, when combined with '하다', means to achieve the goal of a competition. '우승' (championship/win) is the most suitable choice.

A — '우승' means 'championship' or 'win'. '우승하다' means 'to win a championship', which perfectly fits the context of a competition.

B — '연습' means 'practice'. Teams practice for a competition, but the competition itself is not 'practice'.

C — '시작' means 'start'. '시작하다' means 'to start'. While a competition starts, this isn't the primary action or goal for a team in the competition.

D — '구경' means 'watching (a show/game)'. '구경하다' means 'to watch as a spectator', which is what fans do, not what teams do to win the competition.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that 'whoever won the Stanley Cup becomes famous worldwide'. We need a noun that represents a group of people playing a sport and winning a championship.

A — '규칙' means 'rule'. Rules do not win the Stanley Cup or become famous for winning.

B — '심판' means 'referee'. Referees officiate games, but they do not win the championship.

C — '팀' means 'team'. A team is the entity that wins the Stanley Cup and subsequently gains worldwide fame. This is the correct answer.

D — '장소' means 'place'. A place does not win a sports championship.

정답: B. 역사

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'over 100 years' (100년이 넘는) and that the Stanley Cup 'has' something. This context implies a long duration of existence or a chronicle.

A — '계획' means 'plan'. The Stanley Cup does not 'have a plan' for over 100 years in this context.

B — '역사' means 'history'. The Stanley Cup has a rich history spanning over 100 years, which fits the sentence perfectly.

C — '날씨' means 'weather'. Weather is unrelated to the Stanley Cup's long-standing existence.

D — '시간' means 'time'. While '시간' relates to duration, '역사' (history) is a more specific and natural fit when referring to the long existence and tradition of an event or object.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence talks about a 'winning team' (우승한 팀) celebrating something with their fans. The most logical thing for a winning team to celebrate is their success in the competition.

A — '음식' means 'food'. While food might be part of a celebration, it is not the core subject being celebrated by a winning team.

B — '승리' means 'victory'. A winning team celebrates its victory. This is the most appropriate word for the context.

C — '날씨' means 'weather'. Weather is irrelevant to a team's celebration of winning a championship.

D — '공부' means 'study'. Studying is unrelated to celebrating a sports victory.

정답: C. 노력

How to solve: The sentence states that winning the Stanley Cup is the 'result' (결과) of the players' 'long' (오랜) something. To achieve a major championship, players typically dedicate extensive hard work and commitment.

A — '휴식' means 'rest'. While rest is necessary, winning a championship is primarily the result of intense effort, not 'long rest'.

B — '실수' means 'mistake'. Winning a major competition is certainly not the result of long mistakes.

C — '노력' means 'effort' or 'hard work'. Winning a demanding championship like the Stanley Cup is indeed the direct result of players' long and sustained effort. This is the correct answer.

D — '생각' means 'thought' or 'idea'. While strategy and thoughtful play are involved, 'long thought' alone does not directly lead to winning a physical championship; it requires physical and mental effort.