TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘 (Vocabulary)] 1–5 (7/5/2026) – msi 2026

정답: B. 대회

How to solve: The sentence states that MSI 2026 is a 'very big ( )'. MSI is a major esports event, so the blank should be filled with a word that means 'competition' or 'tournament'. Among the choices, '대회' (competition/tournament) is the most appropriate word.

A — '건물' means 'building'. MSI 2026 is not a building. Incorrect.

B — '대회' means 'competition' or 'tournament'. MSI 2026 is a big international esports competition, making this the correct answer.

C — '음식' means 'food'. MSI 2026 is not food. Incorrect.

D — '친구' means 'friend'. MSI 2026 is not a friend. Incorrect.

정답: C. 보고

How to solve: The sentence expresses a desire to 'do' something with the MSI 2026 game ('경기'). When talking about watching a game or performance, the verb '보다' (to see/watch) is used. The blank requires the '-고 싶다' (want to do something) grammatical form with '보다'.

A — '먹고' comes from '먹다' (to eat). One does not 'eat' a game. Incorrect.

B — '자고' comes from '자다' (to sleep). One does not 'sleep' a game. Incorrect.

C — '보고' comes from '보다' (to see/watch). One 'watches' a game. This is the correct verb for this context.

D — '읽고' comes from '읽다' (to read). One does not 'read' a game. Incorrect.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence talks about 'many ( ) playing games' ('경기를 할 거예요') at MSI 2026. In a competition like MSI, the people who play are 'players'. Therefore, the blank should be filled with a word that means 'player'.

A — '학생' means 'student'. Students usually study, not play professional games in an MSI tournament. Incorrect.

B — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors treat patients, not typically play in esports tournaments. Incorrect.

C — '선수' means 'player' or 'athlete'. This is the correct term for people participating in a sports or esports competition.

D — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Teachers teach, they don't usually compete in esports tournaments. Incorrect.

정답: B. 이기고

How to solve: The sentence states that 'all teams want to ( )' at MSI 2026. In any competition, the ultimate goal for all participating teams is to achieve victory. Thus, the blank needs a verb that means 'to win'. The structure '-고 싶어 해요' indicates a desire.

A — '지고' comes from '지다' (to lose). Teams do not want to lose in a competition. Incorrect.

B — '이기고' comes from '이기다' (to win). All teams want to win in a competition. This is the correct answer.

C — '울고' comes from '울다' (to cry). Teams do not want to cry. Incorrect.

D — '웃고' comes from '웃다' (to laugh). While winning might make them laugh, 'to laugh' is not the primary goal of competing. Incorrect.

정답: C. 장소

How to solve: The question asks 'In what ( ) will MSI 2026 be held?' ('열릴까요?'). When an event is held, it takes place at a specific physical location. The word '장소' means 'place' or 'location', fitting the context perfectly.

A — '날씨' means 'weather'. While weather can affect outdoor events, the question is not asking about the weather condition but the location itself. Incorrect.

B — '시간' means 'time'. The question asks '어떤 (what kind of)' in conjunction with '열릴까요' (will be held), implying a place, not a time. '언제' (when) would be used for time. Incorrect.

C — '장소' means 'place' or 'location'. This is the appropriate word to ask about where an event will be held.

D — '이름' means 'name'. The question is not asking for the name of the event or location, but the type of place. Incorrect.