TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (7/3/2026) – price of gold

정답: C. 가격

How to solve: The sentence talks about gold 'rising'. Gold 'price' is the most natural word to go with 'rising' in this context. '가격이 오르다' (price rises) is a common expression.

A — '가치' (value) also makes sense in some contexts, but '가치가 오르다' often refers to an increase in intrinsic worth, whereas '가격이 오르다' refers to the monetary cost increasing.

B — '시장' (market) refers to the place or system where goods are bought and sold. A market cannot 'rise' in this way.

C — '가격' (price) is the correct answer. '금 가격이 오르다' means 'the price of gold rises'.

D — '투자' (investment) is an act of putting money into something to gain profit. Investment itself does not 'rise' in this context.

정답: B. 변동

How to solve: The sentence implies that gold's state changes 'depending on international economic conditions', which suggests instability or change. '심하다' (severe) reinforces this idea. '변동' (fluctuation) fits best.

A — '안정' (stability) is the opposite of what the sentence implies, as '심합니다' (severe) suggests instability.

B — '변동' (fluctuation) is the correct answer. '금 변동이 심하다' means 'gold fluctuation is severe', which fits the context of changing economic conditions.

C — '소비' (consumption) refers to the act of buying and using goods and services. It doesn't fit the context of a changing state of gold itself.

D — '생산' (production) refers to the act of making goods. It is unrelated to how gold's state changes with economic conditions.

정답: C. 투자

How to solve: People buy gold with the expectation that its value will be maintained or increase, especially in times of economic uncertainty. This action is called 'investment'. The phrase '안전한 ____으로' (as a safe ____) indicates the purpose of buying.

A — '시장' (market) is where buying and selling happens, not what people buy gold as.

B — '가치' (value) is what gold possesses, not what it is bought 'as' in this context. While gold has value, it's more accurate to say it's bought 'as an investment'.

C — '투자' (investment) is the correct answer. Buying something in hopes of future profit or preservation of wealth is an investment.

D — '경제' (economy) refers to the system of production and consumption. It doesn't fit as the purpose for buying gold.

정답: C. 가치

How to solve: The sentence describes people's perception of gold during economic difficulties. Gold is seen as a safe asset whose intrinsic worth or 'value' increases during such times. Therefore, '가치' (value) is the best fit.

A — '수요' (demand) also increases, but the sentence structure '금의 ____가 높아진다고 생각합니다' fits '가치' better when describing an inherent quality people perceive. While higher demand also reflects higher value, '가치' directly describes that intrinsic worth.

B — '생산' (production) is the act of making gold, which doesn't directly become higher in this context.

C — '가치' (value) is the correct answer. People believe gold's inherent worth increases when the economy is difficult, making it a desirable asset.

D — '비용' (cost) refers to the money spent to produce or acquire something. It's not what people think becomes 'higher' in the context of gold's inherent desirability during economic hardship.

정답: D. 상승

How to solve: The sentence states that 'investors' interest is growing'. Investors are typically interested when an asset is performing well, i.e., its value or price is 'rising'. Therefore, '상승' (rise/increase) fits the context of growing interest.

A — '하락' (fall/decrease) would likely decrease investor interest, not increase it.

B — '안정' (stability) might attract some investors looking for safety, but '관심이 커지고 있습니다' (interest is growing) typically implies a more dynamic positive trend like rising prices.

C — '변화' (change) is too general. It doesn't specify whether the change is positive or negative for investors. '상승' is a specific type of positive change.

D — '상승' (rise/increase) is the correct answer. A continued rise in gold prices makes it more attractive to investors, thus increasing their interest.