TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (7/30/2026) – dream vs wings

정답: A. 꿈

How to solve: This question tests basic vocabulary. The sentence '나는 큰 _____을 가지고 있다' means 'I have a big _____'. Among the choices, '꿈' (dream) is the most natural fit to describe something one 'has' and is often associated with 'big' (큰) aspirations.

A — '꿈' means 'dream'. Having a 'big dream' (큰 꿈) is a common and natural expression.

B — '책' means 'book'. While one can have a big book, it doesn't fit the aspirational context.

C — '집' means 'house'. One can have a big house, but it doesn't fit the 'dream' context as well as '꿈' itself.

D — '돈' means 'money'. One can have a lot of money, but 'big money' isn't as idiomatic as 'big dream' in this context, and '꿈' is the direct word requested by the theme.

정답: B. 날개

How to solve: This question tests vocabulary related to animals and their body parts. The sentence '새는 _____로 하늘을 난다' means 'Birds fly in the sky with _____'. To fly, birds use their wings.

A — '다리' means 'leg'. Birds use legs for walking, not flying.

B — '날개' means 'wing'. Birds use their wings to fly, which perfectly fits the sentence.

C — '꼬리' means 'tail'. Birds use tails for balance and steering, not for propulsion in flight.

D — '머리' means 'head'. Birds use their head for various functions, but not for flying.

정답: C. 이루다

How to solve: This question asks for the correct verb to complete the phrase '꿈을 _____'. The common expression for achieving or fulfilling a dream in Korean is '꿈을 이루다'.

A — '먹다' means 'to eat'. It doesn't make sense to 'eat a dream'.

B — '읽다' means 'to read'. It doesn't make sense to 'read a dream'.

C — '이루다' means 'to achieve', 'to fulfill', or 'to realize'. '꿈을 이루다' is the correct and idiomatic expression for achieving a dream.

D — '만들다' means 'to make'. While one can 'make a plan' or 'make something happen', '꿈을 만들다' is not the standard expression for achieving a dream; '이루다' is much more natural.

정답: C. 날다

How to solve: This question asks for the appropriate verb to describe movement in the sky. The sentence '자유롭게 하늘을 _____ 싶다' means 'I want to _____ freely in the sky.' The action performed in the sky is 'flying'.

A — '걷다' means 'to walk'. One walks on the ground, not in the sky.

B — '앉다' means 'to sit'. One sits down, not flies sitting in the sky.

C — '날다' means 'to fly'. This verb perfectly describes the action of moving in the sky, especially 'freely' (자유롭게).

D — '뛰다' means 'to run' or 'to jump'. One runs or jumps on the ground, not in the sky.

정답: A. 희망

How to solve: This question asks for a noun that represents a positive outlook for the future, which motivates one to live diligently. The phrase '미래에 대한 _____이 있어야 열심히 살 수 있다' means 'You need _____ for the future to live diligently'.

A — '희망' means 'hope'. Having hope for the future is a strong motivator to live diligently.

B — '과거' means 'past'. Focusing on the past might not directly motivate one to live diligently for the future.

C — '걱정' means 'worry'. Worry about the future usually hinders diligent living, rather than enabling it.

D — '생각' means 'thought' or 'idea'. While one has thoughts about the future, 'hope' is a more specific and fitting concept for motivation to live diligently.