TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (8/19/2026) – tornado warnings wisconsin

정답: A. 토네이도

How to solve: The sentence states that a warning has been issued for something that might occur in the Wisconsin region. Among the choices, '토네이도' (tornado) is a severe weather phenomenon that fits the context of a warning in the specified region.

A — '토네이도' (tornado) is a strong rotating column of air, which is a plausible event for which a warning would be issued in a region like Wisconsin.

B — '허리케인' (hurricane) is a tropical cyclone, typically affecting coastal areas, and is less likely to occur in Wisconsin.

C — '지진' (earthquake) is the shaking of the ground, which is a different type of natural disaster and less commonly associated with the phrase '발생할 수 있다는 경보' in this context for Wisconsin.

D — '홍수' (flood) is an overflow of water, which can be a result of severe weather but '토네이도' is the primary event being warned about.

정답: C. 경보

How to solve: The sentence describes residents evacuating to a safe place because 'something' related to a tornado was issued. '경보' (warning) is the term used for an official alert that indicates immediate danger and requires people to take protective action, such as evacuation.

A — '소식' (news) refers to information or reports, but it doesn't convey an official alert status that prompts evacuation.

B — '예보' (forecast) is a prediction of future weather, but it doesn't necessarily imply an immediate threat requiring evacuation.

C — '경보' (warning) is an official alert signifying imminent danger, which aligns with residents evacuating for safety.

D — '안내' (information/guidance) is general instruction, not a specific alert level for a dangerous situation.

정답: B. 안전

How to solve: When a tornado occurs, the primary concern is the well-being of the people. Among the choices, '안전' (safety) is the most critical aspect to ensure for residents during a natural disaster.

A — '재산' (property) is important, but typically secondary to human life and safety during a disaster.

B — '안전' (safety) is the most paramount concern for individuals and communities when facing a natural disaster like a tornado.

C — '건강' (health) is related to well-being, but '안전' encompasses preventing immediate physical harm, which is the direct priority during a tornado.

D — '감정' (emotion) is not the primary focus for protection during a physical threat from a tornado.

정답: C. 피해

How to solve: A strong tornado is a destructive force. When buildings are subjected to such a force, they typically suffer 'damage'. '피해' (damage/harm) is the appropriate word to describe the negative impact on buildings.

A — '도움' (help) is something given or received, not something buildings 'suffer' from a tornado.

B — '이익' (profit/benefit) is the opposite of what buildings experience during a destructive tornado.

C — '피해' (damage/harm) accurately describes the negative consequences that buildings would endure due to a strong tornado.

D — '보호' (protection) is an action taken to prevent damage, not something buildings 'suffer' from a tornado.

정답: D. 대피

How to solve: When a tornado warning is issued, people need to move to a safe place for protection. '대피하다' (to evacuate) specifically means to move from a dangerous location to a safe one, which is the required action during a tornado warning.

A — '이동' (move/transfer) is a general term for moving, but '대피' is more specific and urgent in the context of danger.

B — '출발' (depart) means to leave a place, but it doesn't inherently imply moving to a safe location in response to danger.

C — '도착' (arrive) means to reach a destination, not the act of leaving a dangerous spot.

D — '대피' (evacuate) means to move to a safe place to escape danger, which precisely matches the necessary action when a tornado warning is issued.