TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/30/2026) – united states capitol

정답: B. 국회

How to solve: The U.S. Capitol is the building where the legislative body of the United States convenes to create laws. The Korean word for 'National Assembly' or 'Congress' is '국회'. Therefore, '국회' is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

A — 회사 (hoesa) means 'company' or 'business firm', which is unrelated to the function of the Capitol.

B — 국회 (gukhoe) means 'National Assembly' or 'Congress'. This is the correct term for the legislative body that meets in the Capitol.

C — 학교 (hakgyo) means 'school', which is an educational institution.

D — 시장 (sijang) can mean 'market' or 'mayor'. Neither fits the context of lawmaking in the Capitol.

정답: C. 의사당

How to solve: The question describes a white building in Washington D.C. that is a significant symbol of the United States. This description perfectly fits the U.S. Capitol Building. The Korean word for a capitol or parliament building is '의사당'.

A — 도서관 (doseogwan) means 'library', which is a place for books and reading.

B — 병원 (byeongwon) means 'hospital', which is a medical facility.

C — 의사당 (uisadang) means 'capitol building' or 'parliament building'. This is the correct term for the U.S. Capitol.

D — 공원 (gongwon) means 'park', which is an open public space.

정답: C. 정치

How to solve: The U.S. Capitol is where the U.S. Congress meets to govern the country and make crucial decisions concerning the nation. The term that best describes these activities is 'politics' or '정치'.

A — 날씨 (nalssi) means 'weather', which is a natural phenomenon.

B — 요리 (yori) means 'cooking' or 'cuisine', which relates to food preparation.

C — 정치 (jeongchi) means 'politics' or 'government affairs'. This accurately describes the activities conducted in the Capitol.

D — 운동 (undong) means 'exercise' or 'sports', which are physical activities.

정답: B. 법

How to solve: The primary function of a legislative body, such as the U.S. Congress in the Capitol, is to create new legislation and amend existing ones. The Korean word for 'law' is '법'.

A — 책 (chaek) means 'book'. While laws are written in books, the primary action is making and changing the laws themselves.

B — 법 (beop) means 'law'. This is precisely what is made and changed in a legislative body like the U.S. Congress.

C — 영화 (yeonghwa) means 'movie'. Movies are created by filmmakers.

D — 그림 (geurim) means 'picture' or 'painting'. Pictures are created by artists.

정답: C. 상징하는

How to solve: The U.S. Capitol is a monumental building that stands for and represents American democracy. The verb '상징하다' means 'to symbolize' or 'to represent', which perfectly fits the context.

A — 먹는 (meongneun) is the present participle of '먹다' (to eat). This does not make sense in the context.

B — 사는 (saneun) is the present participle of '살다' (to live) or '사다' (to buy). Neither fits the context of representing democracy.

C — 상징하는 (sangjinghaneun) is the present participle of '상징하다' (to symbolize, to represent). This is the correct word as the Capitol symbolizes American democracy.

D — 읽는 (ingneun) is the present participle of '읽다' (to read). This does not make sense in the context.