TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/23/2026) – air force one

정답: B. 대통령

How to solve: This question asks who rides Air Force One. Air Force One is famously known as the aircraft used by the President of the United States. Among the choices, "대통령" (president) is the correct fit.

A — "학생" means student. Students do not ride Air Force One as its primary passenger.

B — "대통령" means president. Air Force One is the official air traffic control designated call sign for a United States Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. This is the correct answer.

C — "의사" means doctor. Doctors do not ride Air Force One as its primary passenger.

D — "선생님" means teacher. Teachers do not ride Air Force One as its primary passenger.

정답: D. 특별한

How to solve: The sentence states that Air Force One has many safe and important functions. This suggests it's not an ordinary plane. We need an adjective that fits this description. "특별한" (special) is the best fit.

A — "작은" means small. Air Force One is known for being a large, customized aircraft, not small.

B — "느린" means slow. Air Force One is designed for efficient travel, not known for being slow.

C — "평범한" means ordinary or common. Air Force One is far from ordinary; it's a highly customized and secure aircraft.

D — "특별한" means special. This aligns perfectly with the description of having many safe and important functions, making it a unique aircraft. This is the correct answer.

정답: C. 타서

How to solve: This question asks about the action the president takes with Air Force One to travel abroad. The verb "타다" (to ride) is commonly used with vehicles like airplanes. The structure "-아/어서" indicates the preceding action leads to the following action.

A — "만들어서" means "made and then". The president does not make Air Force One before traveling.

B — "팔아서" means "sold and then". The president does not sell Air Force One before traveling.

C — "타서" means "rode/boarded and then". This is the correct verb for getting on and using a vehicle like a plane to travel. This is the correct answer.

D — "먹어서" means "ate and then". This verb is used for eating food, not for using an airplane.

정답: C. 안전

How to solve: Air Force One is a highly secure aircraft with advanced protective measures. Its primary purpose, especially in its design and features, is to ensure the well-being and security of the President. Among the given options, "안전" (safety/security) is the most fitting reason for its creation.

A — "취미" means hobby. Air Force One is not built for the president's hobby.

B — "건강" means health. While general well-being is considered, "안전" encompasses the specific protective features of the plane more directly.

C — "안전" means safety or security. Air Force One is specifically designed with advanced security and communication systems to ensure the safety of the president. This is the correct answer.

D — "행복" means happiness. While a safe trip contributes to happiness, the plane's direct purpose is safety, not happiness itself.

정답: C. 중요한

How to solve: The sentence describes Air Force One as helping the president move quickly both domestically and internationally. This function highlights its significance. Therefore, an adjective indicating importance would be most suitable. "중요한" (important) is the best choice.

A — "시끄러운" means noisy. While airplanes make noise, "noisy" is not a primary characteristic highlighted in relation to its function for the president.

B — "평범한" means ordinary. Air Force One is definitely not an ordinary airplane due to its special features and presidential use.

C — "중요한" means important. As it helps the president travel quickly and serves as a mobile command center, it is a very important aircraft. This is the correct answer.

D — "약한" means weak. Air Force One is known for its robust construction and security, not for being weak.