TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/26/2026) – jalen brunson knicks contract

정답: C. 계약

How to solve: The sentence describes Jalen Brunson joining the New York Knicks after choosing between two teams. The most appropriate word to describe the formal agreement between a player and a team is 'contract'.

A — 경기 (game) refers to a match or competition, which doesn't fit the context of an agreement between a player and a team.

B — 우승 (championship) refers to winning a competition, not the act of joining a team.

C — 계약 (contract) is the correct word, meaning a formal agreement, which is made when a player joins a team.

D — 훈련 (training) refers to practice or exercise, which is an activity done by a player, not an agreement.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: Jalen Brunson plays basketball, and the sentence states he is a key member of the New York Knicks. The word that describes someone who plays a sport for a team is 'player'.

A — 감독 (coach) refers to the manager or trainer of a sports team, not the person who plays.

B — 선수 (player) is the correct word, referring to an athlete who plays a sport.

C — 심판 (referee) refers to the official who enforces the rules in a game, not a team member.

D — 기자 (reporter) refers to a journalist, who reports on news, not a member of a sports team.

정답: B. 연봉

How to solve: The sentence mentions a large sum of money (104 million dollars) in relation to Jalen Brunson's agreement with the New York Knicks. This amount typically refers to the annual payment received by a professional athlete.

A — 팀워크 (teamwork) refers to the collaborative effort of a team, not a monetary value.

B — 연봉 (annual salary) is the correct word, referring to the amount of money paid to an employee over a year, fitting the context of a player's contract value.

C — 유니폼 (uniform) refers to the clothing worn by a team member, not a monetary value.

D — 휴가 (vacation) refers to time off from work, not a financial term related to a contract.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: Jalen Brunson is a basketball player, and 'New York Knicks' is the name of a sports organization. Players join a 'team' to play. The word that describes a group of players organized for a sport is '팀'.

A — 학교 (school) refers to an educational institution.

B — 회사 (company) refers to a business organization.

C — 팀 (team) is the correct word, referring to a group of players forming one side in a game or competition.

D — 병원 (hospital) refers to a medical facility.

정답: C. 조건

How to solve: The sentence mentions specific details of a contract, such as the duration (4 years) and the amount of money (over 100 million dollars). These are elements that constitute the terms of an agreement.

A — 날씨 (weather) refers to atmospheric conditions.

B — 위치 (location) refers to a place or position.

C — 조건 (condition) is the correct word, referring to the terms or stipulations of an agreement.

D — 시간 (time) refers to a period or moment, while relevant to the contract's duration, 'conditions' encompasses all the specific details like money and duration.