TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘 (Vocabulary)] 1–5 (6/27/2026) – isaiah joe

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: Given that Isaiah Joe is a basketball player, 'player' (선수) is the most appropriate word to describe him.

A — 작가 (writer): A person who writes. Not related to Isaiah Joe.

B — 배우 (actor): A person who appears in movies or plays. Not related to Isaiah Joe.

C — 선수 (player): A person who plays sports. Isaiah Joe is a basketball player, so this is correct.

D — 의사 (doctor): A person who treats patients. Not related to Isaiah Joe.

정답: C. 잘한다

How to solve: A famous athlete is usually skilled in their sport. Therefore, '잘한다' (is good at) is the most fitting description.

A — 못한다 (is not good at): Means lacking skill. Not appropriate for a famous player.

B — 어렵다 (is difficult): Refers to difficulty level. Not suitable for evaluating a person's skill.

C — 잘한다 (is good at): Means skilled. A suitable expression for a basketball player.

D — 싫어한다 (dislikes): Expresses dislike. Not directly related to skill.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The main activity for a basketball player is a game or match. Therefore, '경기' (game) is the most appropriate event for a player on the weekend.

A — 숙제 (homework): What students do. Less related to a professional athlete.

B — 경기 (game/match): What athletes compete in. A word deeply related to a basketball player.

C — 요리 (cooking): The act of making food. Not directly related to a player's professional schedule.

D — 여행 (trip): The act of going to another place. It's uncommon for a player to be on a trip during their game schedule.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: Oklahoma City Thunder is the name of a basketball team. Thus, '팀' (team) is the most appropriate word to describe the entity he belongs to.

A — 학교 (school): Educational institution. Not suitable for a professional player's affiliation.

B — 회사 (company): Business entity. Not suitable for a player's affiliation.

C — 팀 (team): A group of athletes who gather to play games. The most suitable word for a basketball player's affiliation.

D — 가족 (family): Relationships by blood. Not suitable for a player's professional affiliation.

정답: C. 응원한다

How to solve: Fans typically 'cheer for' (응원한다) their favorite athletes. This is the most common action.

A — 싫어한다 (dislike): Expressing negative emotion. Not appropriate for the general behavior of fans towards a favorite player.

B — 반대한다 (oppose): To disagree with a specific opinion or action. Awkward for describing fans' support for a player.

C — 응원한다 (cheer for): To support and encourage a specific team or player. The most common and appropriate action for fans.

D — 비난한다 (criticize): To point out mistakes and scold. Not a common action for fans towards a player they support.