TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (6/27/2026) – cabo verde vs saudi arabia

정답: C. 나라

How to solve: The question asks for a word that describes both Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia. These are names of countries. Therefore, '나라' (country) is the most appropriate word.

A — '도시' means city. Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are countries, not cities.

B — '사람' means person/people. While people live in these places, the names refer to the countries themselves.

C — '나라' means country. Both Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are countries, making this the correct choice.

D — '음식' means food. This is irrelevant to the question.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: Given the context of 'Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia', it implies a competition or match. The word '경기' (game/match) fits this context perfectly.

A — '공부' means study. Countries don't 'study' each other in this context.

B — '경기' means game or match. This is fitting for a 'vs' scenario between two countries, usually in sports.

C — '시장' means market. This is unrelated to the context of two countries 'doing something important today' in a confrontational sense.

D — '책' means book. This is completely irrelevant to the context.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: In a 'vs' context, when two countries are mentioned, it often refers to their sports teams. '팀' (team) is the appropriate word here.

A — '학교' means school. Countries don't meet with schools in this competitive context.

B — '팀' means team. This is commonly used when countries compete against each other, especially in sports.

C — '집' means house/home. This is unrelated to international competition.

D — '가방' means bag. This is completely irrelevant.

정답: D. 선수

How to solve: The sentence says 'practicing hard' (열심히 연습하고 있습니다). In the context of a competition between two countries, 'players' or 'athletes' are the ones who practice. '선수' (player/athlete) is the correct choice.

A — '선생님' means teacher. Teachers don't typically 'practice hard' for a sports match between countries.

B — '학생' means student. While students practice, the context is about a national competition, not school.

C — '의사' means doctor. Doctors do not 'practice' in the context of a sporting event.

D — '선수' means player or athlete. This is the most suitable word for people who 'practice hard' for a game or competition.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The verb '응원하다' means to cheer for. People cheer for their country's 'victory'. '승리' (victory) is the positive outcome that fans would cheer for.

A — '패배' means defeat. People do not cheer for their country's defeat.

B — '승리' means victory. People naturally cheer for their country to win.

C — '날씨' means weather. This is irrelevant to cheering for a country in a competition.

D — '시간' means time. This is also irrelevant to the act of cheering for a country's outcome.