TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (8/17/2026) – pediatrician

정답: B. 소아과

How to solve: The sentence describes a situation where a child has a sudden fever and is sick. In such a case, one needs to go to a place to get examined. Among the choices, '소아과' (pediatrics department/clinic) is the appropriate place for a sick child. '도서관' is a library, '우체국' is a post office, and '미술관' is an art museum, none of which are relevant to medical examination.

A — '도서관' means 'library'. It is not a place to get medical treatment for a sick child.

B — '소아과' means 'pediatrics department' or 'pediatric clinic'. This is the correct place to go when a child is sick and needs a medical examination.

C — '우체국' means 'post office'. It is irrelevant to a child's health or medical examination.

D — '미술관' means 'art museum'. It is not a place for medical care.

정답: B. 몸

How to solve: The sentence states that pediatricians always work hard for the '____ health' of children. A pediatrician focuses on the physical well-being of children. '몸' (body) is the most fitting word to complete '몸 건강' (physical health). '음식' (food), '운동' (exercise), and '옷' (clothes) are related but not the direct object of 'health' in this general context.

A — '음식' means 'food'. While food is important for health, '음식 건강' is not a standard phrase in Korean. The context is about overall physical health.

B — '몸' means 'body'. '몸 건강' (physical health) is a common and appropriate phrase, making it the correct answer for what a pediatrician cares for.

C — '운동' means 'exercise'. While exercise is good for health, '운동 건강' is not a standard expression, and the pediatrician's role is broader than just exercise.

D — '옷' means 'clothes'. Clothes are not directly related to a child's health in this context.

정답: B. 진찰

How to solve: The sentence describes a situation where a child goes to the hospital, and the doctor performs an action and explains kindly. The action a doctor performs in a hospital is '진찰' (medical examination). '공부' (studying), '요리' (cooking), and '산책' (walking) are unrelated to a doctor's role in a hospital.

A — '공부' means 'studying'. This is not what a doctor does to a patient in a hospital.

B — '진찰' means 'medical examination' or 'consultation'. This is the primary action a doctor performs when a patient visits the hospital, fitting the context perfectly.

C — '요리' means 'cooking'. This is irrelevant to a medical visit.

D — '산책' means 'a walk' or 'stroll'. This is also unrelated to a doctor's examination.

정답: C. 아이

How to solve: The sentence states that the pediatrics department offers vaccinations for 'young ____'. The term '소아과' (pediatrics) specifically deals with children. Therefore, '아이' (child/children) is the correct word to complete the sentence, referring to the patients of a pediatrics department. '어른' (adult), '식물' (plant), and '동물' (animal) are incorrect.

A — '어른' means 'adult'. Pediatrics is for children, not adults.

B — '식물' means 'plant'. Plants do not receive vaccinations.

C — '아이' means 'child' or 'children'. This is the correct group of people for whom a pediatrics department provides services like vaccinations.

D — '동물' means 'animal'. Animals go to a veterinary clinic, not a pediatrics department.

정답: C. 약

How to solve: The sentence describes a child catching a cold and then receiving something from the doctor before coming home. When a doctor treats a cold, they typically prescribe '약' (medicine). '숙제' (homework), '장난감' (toy), and '그림' (picture) are not items a doctor would prescribe for a cold.

A — '숙제' means 'homework'. This is not prescribed by a doctor for an illness.

B — '장난감' means 'toy'. A doctor does not prescribe toys for a cold.

C — '약' means 'medicine'. When a child has a cold and sees a doctor, the doctor prescribes medicine. This is the correct answer.

D — '그림' means 'picture' or 'drawing'. This is unrelated to medical treatment for a cold.