TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (8/15/2026) – jeff probst

정답: B. 봅니다

How to solve: The sentence talks about Jeff Probst and TV programs. The most natural verb to use with 'TV programs' is 'to watch'.

A — 먹습니다 (eats) is not appropriate for TV programs.

B — 봅니다 (watches/sees) is the correct verb to use for watching TV programs.

C — 잡니다 (sleeps) is not appropriate for TV programs.

D — 읽습니다 (reads) is not appropriate for TV programs.

정답: A. 재미있는

How to solve: The sentence structure '____ 사람입니다' asks for an adjective to describe a person. We need a general descriptive adjective for a personality.

A — 재미있는 (interesting/fun) is a suitable adjective to describe a person, especially a TV host.

B — 맛있는 (delicious) describes food, not a person.

C — 예쁜 (pretty/beautiful) can describe a person, but '재미있는' is a more common and fitting description for a host's personality.

D — 높은 (high) describes height or level, not a person's general characteristic in this context.

정답: B. 일합니다

How to solve: The sentence indicates that Jeff Probst is '지금 방송국에서' (now at the broadcasting station). We need a verb that describes a typical activity for someone like him at a broadcasting station.

A — 공부합니다 (studies) is not a primary activity at a broadcasting station for a host.

B — 일합니다 (works) is the most appropriate action for a TV host at a broadcasting station.

C — 운동합니다 (exercises) is not a primary activity at a broadcasting station.

D — 잠을 잡니다 (sleeps) is not a typical activity during work hours at a broadcasting station.

정답: B. 진행합니다

How to solve: The sentence mentions Jeff Probst and the 'Survivor' program. As a host, his main role is to 'host' or 'present' the program.

A — 시작합니다 (starts) implies initiating, but 'hosting' is a continuous role.

B — 진행합니다 (hosts/proceeds with) accurately describes the role of a presenter for a TV program.

C — 만듭니다 (makes/creates) refers to the production, which is not his primary role as a host.

D — 봅니다 (watches) implies being a viewer, not a host.

정답: A. 인기

How to solve: The sentence describes Jeff Probst's status among many people worldwide. The phrase '____ 있습니다' with '많은 사람들에게' suggests a state of being well-liked or known.

A — 인기 (popularity). '인기 있다' (to be popular) perfectly fits the context of a well-known TV personality among many people.

B — 친구 (friend) refers to individual relationships, not a general status with a large audience.

C — 선물 (gift) is irrelevant to describing his widespread recognition.

D — 돈 (money) describes financial status, not his general relationship with the audience.