TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/6/2026) – world cup schedule

정답: A. 일정

How to solve: The sentence indicates checking something related to the World Cup before going to watch a game. '일정' (schedule) is the most appropriate word for information like game times and venues.

A — '일정' means schedule. Checking the World Cup schedule is a logical step before attending a game.

B — '시간' means time. While time is part of a schedule, '일정' is more comprehensive for planning to watch a game.

C — '장소' means place/venue. Like '시간', it's part of a schedule, but '일정' covers all necessary information.

D — '팀' means team. One checks the schedule of teams playing, not 'a team' itself to go watch a game.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence describes an important event involving two national teams, Korea and Brazil. '경기' (match/game) is the most suitable word for a sporting competition between two teams.

A — '응원' means cheering or support, which is an action taken during a game, not the event itself.

B — '시간' means time, referring to when an event occurs, not the event itself.

C — '경기' means match or game. This accurately describes a competitive event between two teams.

D — '선수' means player, referring to an individual participant, not the event itself.

정답: B. 응원했습니다

How to solve: The phrase '열심히 (diligently)' and the object '우리 팀을 (our team)' suggest an action of supporting. '응원하다' (to cheer/support) fits this context perfectly.

A — '시청했습니다' means watched (on TV). While one might watch their team, '응원했습니다' is a more direct action of support for the team.

B — '응원했습니다' means cheered or supported. This is a common and appropriate action for a fan to do for their team, especially '열심히'.

C — '승리했습니다' means won. This describes the outcome for the team, not an action performed by 'I' towards the team.

D — '패배했습니다' means lost. Similar to '승리했습니다', this describes the team's outcome, not an action by 'I' for the team.

정답: C. 개막전

How to solve: The sentence specifies a date (November 20th) for a World Cup event. This date typically marks the beginning of the tournament. Therefore, '개막전' (opening match) is the most suitable term.

A — '결승전' means final match, which occurs at the end of a tournament, not at the beginning.

B — '예선' means preliminary round, which usually takes place before the main tournament, often as a series of games, not a single specific event at the start of the main tournament.

C — '개막전' means opening match. This is the first match of a tournament and is precisely what would be announced with a specific start date.

D — '선수' means player, which is a person, not an event with a specific date in the tournament schedule.

정답: D. 시청했습니다

How to solve: The sentence describes an action performed with friends regarding a World Cup match. When referring to watching a broadcasted event like a World Cup game, '시청하다' (to watch on TV) is the most natural and common verb.

A — '시작했습니다' means started. The game itself might start, but 'I' don't typically 'start' the World Cup match.

B — '응원했습니다' means cheered or supported. While one might cheer while watching, '시청했습니다' specifically describes the act of watching the game.

C — '준비했습니다' means prepared. One might prepare to watch a game, but the actual activity of engaging with the match is watching it.

D — '시청했습니다' means watched (on TV/broadcast). This is the most appropriate verb to describe watching a televised sporting event with friends.