TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (8/8/2026) – dci scores

정답: C. 점수

How to solve: The sentence states that the speaker feels good because '이번 시험 ( )가 좋다' (this exam ___ is good). Among the choices, '점수' (score) is the most appropriate word to describe something that can be 'good' in an exam context and lead to feeling good. '시간' (time), '친구' (friend), and '음식' (food) do not fit the context of 'exam being good'.

A — '시간' means 'time'. '시험 시간이 좋다' doesn't make sense in this context.

B — '친구' means 'friend'. '시험 친구가 좋다' doesn't fit the context.

C — '점수' means 'score' or 'points'. Having a good exam score makes one feel good, which fits the sentence perfectly.

D — '음식' means 'food'. '시험 음식이 좋다' is irrelevant to the sentence's meaning.

정답: B. 성적

How to solve: The sentence talks about '노력했지만' (despite effort) and something coming out '낮게 나왔어요' (came out low). This suggests a result or outcome that can be low. '성적' (grade/result) is the most suitable word in an academic or performance context where effort is made and results are measured. '책' (book), '날씨' (weather), and '운동' (exercise) do not fit this context.

A — '책' means 'book'. Books don't 'come out low' in the sense of a result.

B — '성적' means 'grade' or 'result'. It fits the context of effort leading to a low outcome, which can be disappointing.

C — '날씨' means 'weather'. Weather doesn't 'come out low' as a result of effort.

D — '운동' means 'exercise' or 'sport'. While one might 'do poorly' in exercise, '운동이 낮게 나왔어요' is not a natural expression.

정답: B. 합격해서

How to solve: The sentence indicates that as a result of something related to the TOPIK exam, the speaker can now go to study abroad in Korea. To study abroad, one generally needs to 'pass' the TOPIK exam. '합격해서' (having passed) is the correct word. '떨어져서' (having failed) would prevent studying abroad. '졸업해서' (having graduated) is not directly related to the TOPIK exam in this context. '준비해서' (having prepared) is a preceding action, not the direct cause for being able to study abroad.

A — '떨어져서' means 'having failed'. If one fails the TOPIK exam, they cannot go study abroad.

B — '합격해서' means 'having passed'. Passing the TOPIK exam allows one to study abroad in Korea, which fits the sentence perfectly.

C — '졸업해서' means 'having graduated'. While one might graduate and then take TOPIK, '졸업해서' doesn't directly connect to 'TOPIK 시험에' in this way.

D — '준비해서' means 'having prepared'. Preparing for the exam is necessary, but it's the passing of the exam itself that enables studying abroad.

정답: C. 평가했어요

How to solve: The sentence describes a teacher's action regarding students' abilities ('학생들의 실력을'). Teachers 'evaluate' students' abilities. '평가했어요' (evaluated) is the most suitable verb. '먹었어요' (ate), '봤어요' (saw/watched), and '놀았어요' (played) are not appropriate actions for a teacher evaluating students' abilities.

A — '먹었어요' means 'ate'. Teachers do not 'eat' students' abilities.

B — '봤어요' means 'saw' or 'watched'. While a teacher might observe, '평가하다' (to evaluate) is a more precise term for assessing ability.

C — '평가했어요' means 'evaluated' or 'assessed'. This is the most suitable action for a teacher regarding students' abilities.

D — '놀았어요' means 'played'. Teachers do not 'play' students' abilities.

정답: C. 점수

How to solve: The sentence states that the speaker studied hard ('열심히 공부했어요') to receive something '높은 ( )' (high ___). When studying hard, the goal is typically to achieve a high 'score' or 'grade'. '점수' (score) is the most appropriate word. '기차' (train), '돈' (money), and '바다' (sea) do not fit the context of studying to receive something high.

A — '기차' means 'train'. One does not study hard to receive a 'high train'.

B — '돈' means 'money'. While one might study for a job to earn money, '높은 돈을 받다' is less natural in this direct context of 'studying hard'.

C — '점수' means 'score' or 'points'. Studying hard is directly aimed at getting a high score, which fits perfectly.

D — '바다' means 'sea'. One does not study hard to receive a 'high sea'.