TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (5/29/2026) – robert isom

정답: A. 사장

How to solve: The sentence introduces Robert Isom and his role at American Airlines. We need to choose the word that best describes his position as the head of the company. '사장' (President/CEO) is the most fitting title.

A — 사장 (President/CEO) – Correct. Robert Isom is the CEO of American Airlines, so '사장' is the appropriate term.

B — 손님 (Customer) – Incorrect. He is not a customer of the airline.

C — 선생님 (Teacher) – Incorrect. He is not a teacher.

D — 학생 (Student) – Incorrect. He is not a student.

정답: B. 결정

How to solve: The sentence states that 'he' made something important for the company's future. Among the given options, '결정' (decision) is the only word that logically fits in the context of leading a company and planning for its future.

A — 청소 (Cleaning) – Incorrect. Cleaning is not a 'significant' action for a company's future in this context.

B — 결정 (Decision) – Correct. Leaders make important decisions for the future of their companies.

C — 운동 (Exercise) – Incorrect. Exercise is unrelated to company leadership.

D — 식사 (Meal) – Incorrect. A meal is unrelated to company leadership.

정답: C. 항공

How to solve: Robert Isom is known for leading 'American Airlines'. The blank requires a word that completes the name of the company he leads. '항공' (Aviation/Airline) is the correct word to form 'American Airlines' (아메리칸 항공).

A — 학교 (School) – Incorrect. He does not lead a school.

B — 병원 (Hospital) – Incorrect. He does not lead a hospital.

C — 항공 (Aviation/Airline) – Correct. He leads American Airlines (아메리칸 항공).

D — 시장 (Market/Mayor) – Incorrect. He does not lead a market or a city as a mayor.

정답: B. 회의

How to solve: The sentence states that 'he' frequently does something with employees to communicate. In a professional setting, '회의' (meeting) is the most common activity for communication and collaboration among staff.

A — 숙제 (Homework) – Incorrect. Homework is not done with employees for communication.

B — 회의 (Meeting) – Correct. Holding meetings is a common way for leaders to communicate with employees.

C — 산책 (Walk) – Incorrect. While possible, '산책' is not the primary way to 'communicate' in a business context for frequent interaction.

D — 요리 (Cooking) – Incorrect. Cooking is unrelated to communicating with employees in a business setting.

정답: A. 성장

How to solve: The sentence implies a positive outcome for the company due to Robert Isom's leadership. '성장' (growth) is the most suitable word, indicating that the company is performing well and expanding.

A — 성장 (Growth) – Correct. Good leadership typically leads to a company's growth.

B — 후회 (Regret) – Incorrect. Regret is not a positive outcome of leadership.

C — 방학 (School break/Vacation) – Incorrect. This term refers to school holidays.

D — 휴식 (Rest/Break) – Incorrect. While a company might take a 'break' from work, it doesn't align with 'doing well' under leadership in the sense of progress.