TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/13/2026) – rahm emanuel

정답: B. 대사

How to solve: The sentence states 'Rahm Emanuel is currently the U.S. ______ to Korea.' This context requires a word that refers to a diplomatic representative of one country in another. '대사' (ambassador) fits this role.

A — '대통령' means president. Rahm Emanuel is not the U.S. president.

B — '대사' means ambassador. Rahm Emanuel serves as the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, which makes this the correct answer.

C — '장관' means minister or secretary (a cabinet member). While an important role, it's not the specific title for the head of a diplomatic mission.

D — '국회의원' means member of the National Assembly or congressman/congresswoman. Rahm Emanuel is not a legislator in Korea or the U.S. currently in this context.

정답: B. 외교관

How to solve: The sentence discusses strengthening relations between Korea and the U.S. through Rahm Emanuel's efforts. This context points to a role involved in international relations. '외교관' (diplomat) is the appropriate term.

A — '스포츠 선수' means athlete. An athlete's primary role is not to strengthen international relations in a political sense.

B — '외교관' means diplomat. As the U.S. Ambassador, Rahm Emanuel is a diplomat whose efforts are crucial for strengthening bilateral relations.

C — '가수' means singer. A singer's role is unrelated to political diplomacy.

D — '요리사' means chef. A chef's profession has no direct involvement in diplomatic relations.

정답: B. 시장

How to solve: The sentence mentions Rahm Emanuel previously serving in Chicago. Recalling his public career, he famously served as the mayor of Chicago. Therefore, '시장' (mayor) is the correct word.

A — '경찰' means police officer. This is not a position he held.

B — '시장' means mayor. Rahm Emanuel served as the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019.

C — '의사' means doctor. This is not his profession.

D — '교사' means teacher. This is not his profession.

정답: C. 정치인

How to solve: Rahm Emanuel has a long career in public service, including being a congressman, White House Chief of Staff, and mayor. This extensive involvement in government and public office points to him being a '정치인' (politician).

A — '과학자' means scientist. His career is not in science.

B — '예술가' means artist. His career is not in the arts.

C — '정치인' means politician. Given his various roles in U.S. government and public office, this is the most fitting description.

D — '사업가' means businessman. While some politicians may have business backgrounds, his primary career is in politics.

정답: D. 미국

How to solve: As the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Rahm Emanuel represents the country that appointed him. Therefore, he represents the '미국' (United States).

A — '캐나다' means Canada. Rahm Emanuel is not a representative of Canada.

B — '영국' means United Kingdom. Rahm Emanuel is not a representative of the UK.

C — '일본' means Japan. Rahm Emanuel is not a representative of Japan.

D — '미국' means United States. Rahm Emanuel is the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, so he represents the United States.