TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/28/2026) – newest electric cars

정답: C. 전기차

How to solve: The sentence asks what people are interested in nowadays. Given the context of 'newest electric cars', the most relevant option among the choices is 'electric car'.

A — 버스 (bus) is a public transportation vehicle, but not specifically 'newest' or related to the core topic as closely as electric cars.

B — 비행기 (airplane) is a mode of air travel, unrelated to the topic of electric cars.

C — 전기차 (electric car) perfectly fits the context of 'newest electric cars' and is a trending topic of interest.

D — 오토바이 (motorcycle) is a vehicle but not the main subject of 'newest electric cars'.

정답: D. 충전

How to solve: The sentence explains that electric cars receive energy from a certain station, unlike gas stations (주유소). The word that describes giving energy to an electric vehicle is 'charging'.

A — 세차 (car wash) is where cars are cleaned, not where they get energy.

B — 식사 (meal, eating) is unrelated to car energy.

C — 주차 (parking) is where cars are stopped, not where they are fueled/charged.

D — 충전 (charging) is the process by which electric vehicles receive power, making '충전소' (charging station) the correct answer.

정답: C. 주행거리

How to solve: The sentence states that the newest electric cars are good for going long distances (멀리 가는 데 좋습니다) because their 'something' is long. The term related to how far a car can travel is 'driving range'.

A — 가격 (price) being long does not make sense in the context of going long distances.

B — 크기 (size) being long doesn't directly relate to the ability to travel long distances.

C — 주행거리 (driving range) refers to the distance a vehicle can travel on a single charge/tank, which directly correlates to being good for going long distances.

D — 색깔 (color) is unrelated to a car's ability to travel long distances.

정답: C. 친환경

How to solve: The sentence describes electric cars as a means of transportation that reduces environmental pollution (환경 오염을 줄이는). The word that describes something beneficial for the environment is 'eco-friendly'.

A — 위험 (dangerous) is not how electric cars are generally described in relation to the environment.

B — 불편 (inconvenient) might be a perception for some, but not directly related to reducing pollution.

C — 친환경 (eco-friendly) directly means 'environmentally friendly', fitting the description of reducing environmental pollution.

D — 비싼 (expensive) describes the cost, not its environmental impact.

정답: C. 배터리

How to solve: The sentence asks for one of the most important parts of an electric car. Electric cars rely on electricity stored in a specific component to run.

A — 타이어 (tire) is essential for movement, but the primary power source for an electric car is not the tire itself.

B — 핸들 (steering wheel) is for control, but not the core power component.

C — 배터리 (battery) is the component that stores electrical energy and powers the electric car, making it a crucial part.

D — 좌석 (seat) is for comfort and passenger accommodation, not a functional component for the car's operation.