TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (8/1/2026) – latest iphone rumors

정답: B. 소문

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'things spreading on the internet' about the latest iPhone. '루머' (rumor) or '소문' (rumor/gossip) are appropriate here. Among the choices, '소문' is the closest in meaning to '루머' and fits the context of 'rumors spreading'.

A — '사실' means 'fact'. Rumors are not necessarily facts.

B — '소문' means 'rumor' or 'gossip', which perfectly fits the context of unverified information spreading about a new product.

C — '계획' means 'plan'. While there might be plans for the iPhone, '계획' doesn't fit the 'spreading on the internet' context as well as '소문'.

D — '정보' means 'information'. While rumors are a type of information, '소문' is more specific to unconfirmed or speculative information, making it a better fit here.

정답: B. 출시

How to solve: The sentence talks about rumors regarding the iPhone 16 'next month'. When a new product, especially electronics, becomes available for purchase, the term '출시되다' (to be released/launched) is used. Therefore, '출시' is the most suitable word for the blank.

A — '고장' means 'breakdown' or 'malfunction'. It does not fit the context of a new product being made available.

B — '출시' means 'release' or 'launch' of a product. This is the correct term for when a new iPhone becomes available.

C — '취소' means 'cancellation'. This is the opposite of what would happen if a new iPhone is expected.

D — '변경' means 'change'. While an iPhone might have changes, '변경될 것' does not fit the overall meaning of a product becoming available next month.

정답: C. 기능

How to solve: The sentence states that 'more convenient ____ will be added' to the new iPhone. Products typically gain new '기능' (features/functions) to become more convenient. Therefore, '기능' is the most appropriate word.

A — '디자인' means 'design'. While a new iPhone might have a new design, '디자인이 추가되다' (design is added) is not a natural expression. Rather, '디자인이 변경되다' or '새로운 디자인' would be used.

B — '가격' means 'price'. Prices are not 'added' to a phone to make it more convenient.

C — '기능' means 'feature' or 'function'. Adding new features makes a product more convenient. This fits the context perfectly.

D — '광고' means 'advertisement'. Advertisements are not 'added' to a phone itself to make it convenient.

정답: B. 개선

How to solve: People generally hope for 'improvement' or 'enhancement' in a new model's features, especially something like a camera. '개선' means 'improvement' and fits the context of expectations for a better camera.

A — '변화' means 'change'. While there will be changes, '개선' specifically implies a positive change, which is usually what people 'expect' for a camera.

B — '개선' means 'improvement' or 'betterment'. This is a common expectation for new smartphone cameras.

C — '문제' means 'problem'. People do not expect or hope for problems with a new iPhone camera.

D — '발표' means 'announcement'. While an announcement about the camera will be made, people are expecting the *camera itself* to be improved, not the announcement of it.

정답: B. 예상

How to solve: Experts typically 'predict' or 'expect' sales figures. '예상하다' means 'to expect' or 'to predict', which is the most suitable verb for experts analyzing sales performance.

A — '구입하다' means 'to purchase'. Experts predict sales, they don't 'purchase' sales.

B — '예상하다' means 'to expect' or 'to predict'. This is what experts do regarding sales figures.

C — '취소하다' means 'to cancel'. Experts do not 'cancel' sales volume.

D — '시작하다' means 'to start'. While sales will start, experts 'predict' or 'expect' the volume, not 'start' it.