TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (6/25/2026) – earthquake

정답: A. 지진

How to solve: The sentence describes an event that 'occurred' (발생하다) and caused everyone to be 'surprised' (놀랐어요) last night. We need a word for a natural disaster that fits this context.

A — 지진 (earthquake) is a natural disaster that can 'occur' and cause people to be 'surprised' or scared. This fits the context perfectly.

B — 바람 (wind) is a natural phenomenon, but '발생하다' is typically used for events like disasters, not just everyday wind. Also, '놀랐어요' suggests a more impactful event.

C — 비 (rain) is common and doesn't usually cause everyone to be 'surprised' in the same way an earthquake does, nor does it typically '발생하다' in the context of a sudden impactful event.

D — 눈 (snow) is also common and doesn't fit the context of a sudden, surprising event that 'occurred' in a way that would make everyone shocked.

정답: A. 흔들렸어요

How to solve: The sentence describes what happened to a building 'because of an earthquake' (지진 때문에) and uses the adverb '심하게' (severely). We need a verb that accurately describes the typical effect of an earthquake on a building.

A — 흔들렸어요 (shook/swayed) is the most appropriate verb to describe how a building reacts during an earthquake. Earthquakes cause the ground and structures to shake.

B — 움직였어요 (moved) is too general and doesn't specifically convey the shaking motion associated with an earthquake.

C — 돌았어요 (turned/spun) is incorrect. Buildings do not spin during an earthquake.

D — 앉았어요 (sat down) is incorrect and does not describe the effect of an earthquake on a building.

정답: A. 대피해야 합니다

How to solve: The sentence provides a safety instruction: 'If an earthquake occurs' (지진이 나면), one should 'quickly go to a wide place like a playground' (빨리 운동장 같은 넓은 곳으로). We need a verb that means to move to a safe place during an emergency.

A — 대피해야 합니다 (must evacuate) is the correct action to take during an earthquake, moving to a safe, open area.

B — 공부해야 합니다 (must study) is irrelevant to earthquake safety.

C — 운동해야 합니다 (must exercise) is irrelevant to earthquake safety.

D — 쉬어야 합니다 (must rest) is irrelevant and unsafe during an earthquake.

정답: A. 위험합니다

How to solve: The sentence describes standing 'next to a window' (창문 옆에) 'when an earthquake occurs' (지진이 났을 때). We need to choose an adjective that describes the safety status of this action.

A — 위험합니다 (is dangerous) is correct because windows can shatter during an earthquake, causing injury.

B — 안전합니다 (is safe) is the opposite of the correct safety advice during an earthquake.

C — 깨끗합니다 (is clean) is unrelated to the safety of standing near a window during an earthquake.

D — 조용합니다 (is quiet) is unrelated to the safety of standing near a window during an earthquake.

정답: A. 피해

How to solve: The sentence states that 'many ____ occurred' (많은 ____이(가) 발생했습니다) 'due to this earthquake' (이번 지진으로). We need a noun that typically results from an earthquake and fits the context of 'occurring'.

A — 피해 (damage/harm) is the most common and direct negative consequence that occurs after an earthquake. This fits the sentence perfectly.

B — 도움 (help) is provided after an earthquake, it doesn't 'occur' as a direct result of the earthquake itself.

C — 행복 (happiness) is not a result of an earthquake.

D — 평화 (peace) is not a result of an earthquake; in fact, earthquakes often disrupt peace and cause chaos.