{"id":9109,"date":"2026-07-03T00:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dohokin.com\/?p=9109"},"modified":"2026-07-03T00:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:28:38","slug":"topik-practice-topik-i-%ec%96%b4%ed%9c%98-%ec%96%b4%ed%9c%98-1-5-7-3-2026-price-of-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dohokin.com\/?p=9109","title":{"rendered":"TOPIK Practice &#8211; TOPIK I \uc5b4\ud718 [\uc5b4\ud718] 1\u20135 (7\/3\/2026) &#8211; price of gold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.topik { font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,'Noto Sans KR',Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.6; }\n.topik .q{ padding:16px; border:1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius:8px; background:#fafafa; margin-bottom:16px; }\n.topik .meta{ color:#555; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }\n.topik .stem{ margin-bottom:10px; }\n.topik .options{ margin-top:8px; display:grid; gap:10px; }\n.topik .opt{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius:8px; background:#fff; cursor:pointer; }\n.topik .opt:hover{ border-color:#667eea; background:#f8f9ff; }\n.topik .opt input[type=radio]{ margin-top:3px; transform:scale(1.05); }\n.topik .key{ display:inline-block; min-width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:#667eea; color:#fff; text-align:center; line-height:22px; font-weight:600; margin-right:4px; }\n.topik .answer{ display:none; margin-top:14px; padding:14px; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #667eea; border-radius:8px; }\n.topik .btn{ display:inline-block; padding:8px 14px; border-radius:24px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#667eea 0%,#764ba2 100%); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; margin-right:8px; }\n.topik .subtle{ color:#666; font-size:.93em; }\n.topik .q input[type=checkbox]:checked ~ .answer{ display:block; }\n.topik .q input[type=checkbox]:checked ~ .options .is-correct:has(input:checked){ background:#d4edda; border-color:#28a745; }\n.topik .q input[type=checkbox]:checked ~ .options .opt:has(input:checked):not(.is-correct){ background:#f8d7da; border-color:#dc3545; }\n.topik .q input[type=checkbox]:checked ~ .options .opt.is-correct{ outline:2px solid #28a745; }\n@media(max-width:768px){ .topik .opt{ padding:8px 10px; } }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"topik\">\n<div class=\"q\">\n  <div class=\"meta\">[\uc5b4\ud718] 1<\/div>\n  <div class=\"stem\">\uc694\uc998 \uae08 ____\uc774 \ub9ce\uc774 \uc624\ub974\uace0 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/div>\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show_topikq_419107_0\" hidden>\n  <div class=\"options\">\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_419107_0\" value=\"A\">\n      <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uac00\uce58<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_419107_0\" value=\"B\">\n      <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc2dc\uc7a5<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt is-correct\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_419107_0\" value=\"C\">\n      <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uac00\uaca9<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_419107_0\" value=\"D\">\n      <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ud22c\uc790<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <label class=\"btn\" for=\"show_topikq_419107_0\">\uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30<\/label>\n    <span class=\"subtle\">\ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"answer\">\n    <div><strong>\uc815\ub2f5:<\/strong> C. \uac00\uaca9<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>How to solve:<\/strong> The sentence talks about gold &#39;rising&#39;. Gold &#39;price&#39; is the most natural word to go with &#39;rising&#39; in this context. &#39;\uac00\uaca9\uc774 \uc624\ub974\ub2e4&#39; (price rises) is a common expression.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>Choice analysis (EN):<\/strong><\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">A \u2014 &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; (value) also makes sense in some contexts, but &#39;\uac00\uce58\uac00 \uc624\ub974\ub2e4&#39; often refers to an increase in intrinsic worth, whereas &#39;\uac00\uaca9\uc774 \uc624\ub974\ub2e4&#39; refers to the monetary cost increasing.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">B \u2014 &#39;\uc2dc\uc7a5&#39; (market) refers to the place or system where goods are bought and sold. A market cannot &#39;rise&#39; in this way.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">C \u2014 &#39;\uac00\uaca9&#39; (price) is the correct answer. &#39;\uae08 \uac00\uaca9\uc774 \uc624\ub974\ub2e4&#39; means &#39;the price of gold rises&#39;.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">D \u2014 &#39;\ud22c\uc790&#39; (investment) is an act of putting money into something to gain profit. Investment itself does not &#39;rise&#39; in this context.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"q\">\n  <div class=\"meta\">[\uc5b4\ud718] 2<\/div>\n  <div class=\"stem\">\uad6d\uc81c \uacbd\uc81c \uc0c1\ud669\uc5d0 \ub530\ub77c \uae08 ____\uc774 \uc2ec\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/div>\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show_topikq_863705_1\" hidden>\n  <div class=\"options\">\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_863705_1\" value=\"A\">\n      <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc548\uc815<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt is-correct\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_863705_1\" value=\"B\">\n      <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ubcc0\ub3d9<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_863705_1\" value=\"C\">\n      <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc18c\ube44<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_863705_1\" value=\"D\">\n      <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc0dd\uc0b0<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <label class=\"btn\" for=\"show_topikq_863705_1\">\uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30<\/label>\n    <span class=\"subtle\">\ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"answer\">\n    <div><strong>\uc815\ub2f5:<\/strong> B. \ubcc0\ub3d9<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>How to solve:<\/strong> The sentence implies that gold&#39;s state changes &#39;depending on international economic conditions&#39;, which suggests instability or change. &#39;\uc2ec\ud558\ub2e4&#39; (severe) reinforces this idea. &#39;\ubcc0\ub3d9&#39; (fluctuation) fits best.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>Choice analysis (EN):<\/strong><\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">A \u2014 &#39;\uc548\uc815&#39; (stability) is the opposite of what the sentence implies, as &#39;\uc2ec\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4&#39; (severe) suggests instability.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">B \u2014 &#39;\ubcc0\ub3d9&#39; (fluctuation) is the correct answer. &#39;\uae08 \ubcc0\ub3d9\uc774 \uc2ec\ud558\ub2e4&#39; means &#39;gold fluctuation is severe&#39;, which fits the context of changing economic conditions.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">C \u2014 &#39;\uc18c\ube44&#39; (consumption) refers to the act of buying and using goods and services. It doesn&#39;t fit the context of a changing state of gold itself.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">D \u2014 &#39;\uc0dd\uc0b0&#39; (production) refers to the act of making goods. It is unrelated to how gold&#39;s state changes with economic conditions.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"q\">\n  <div class=\"meta\">[\uc5b4\ud718] 3<\/div>\n  <div class=\"stem\">\ub9ce\uc740 \uc0ac\ub78c\ub4e4\uc774 \uc548\uc804\ud55c ____\uc73c\ub85c \uae08\uc744 \uc0bd\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/div>\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show_topikq_561999_2\" hidden>\n  <div class=\"options\">\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_561999_2\" value=\"A\">\n      <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc2dc\uc7a5<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_561999_2\" value=\"B\">\n      <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uac00\uce58<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt is-correct\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_561999_2\" value=\"C\">\n      <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ud22c\uc790<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_561999_2\" value=\"D\">\n      <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uacbd\uc81c<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <label class=\"btn\" for=\"show_topikq_561999_2\">\uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30<\/label>\n    <span class=\"subtle\">\ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"answer\">\n    <div><strong>\uc815\ub2f5:<\/strong> C. \ud22c\uc790<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>How to solve:<\/strong> People buy gold with the expectation that its value will be maintained or increase, especially in times of economic uncertainty. This action is called &#39;investment&#39;. The phrase &#39;\uc548\uc804\ud55c ____\uc73c\ub85c&#39; (as a safe ____) indicates the purpose of buying.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>Choice analysis (EN):<\/strong><\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">A \u2014 &#39;\uc2dc\uc7a5&#39; (market) is where buying and selling happens, not what people buy gold as.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">B \u2014 &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; (value) is what gold possesses, not what it is bought &#39;as&#39; in this context. While gold has value, it&#39;s more accurate to say it&#39;s bought &#39;as an investment&#39;.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">C \u2014 &#39;\ud22c\uc790&#39; (investment) is the correct answer. Buying something in hopes of future profit or preservation of wealth is an investment.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">D \u2014 &#39;\uacbd\uc81c&#39; (economy) refers to the system of production and consumption. It doesn&#39;t fit as the purpose for buying gold.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"q\">\n  <div class=\"meta\">[\uc5b4\ud718] 4<\/div>\n  <div class=\"stem\">\uacbd\uc81c\uac00 \uc5b4\ub824\uc6b8 \ub54c \uc0ac\ub78c\ub4e4\uc740 \uae08\uc758 ____\uac00 \ub192\uc544\uc9c4\ub2e4\uace0 \uc0dd\uac01\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/div>\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show_topikq_169542_3\" hidden>\n  <div class=\"options\">\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_169542_3\" value=\"A\">\n      <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc218\uc694<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_169542_3\" value=\"B\">\n      <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc0dd\uc0b0<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt is-correct\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_169542_3\" value=\"C\">\n      <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uac00\uce58<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_169542_3\" value=\"D\">\n      <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ube44\uc6a9<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <label class=\"btn\" for=\"show_topikq_169542_3\">\uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30<\/label>\n    <span class=\"subtle\">\ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"answer\">\n    <div><strong>\uc815\ub2f5:<\/strong> C. \uac00\uce58<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>How to solve:<\/strong> The sentence describes people&#39;s perception of gold during economic difficulties. Gold is seen as a safe asset whose intrinsic worth or &#39;value&#39; increases during such times. Therefore, &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; (value) is the best fit.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>Choice analysis (EN):<\/strong><\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">A \u2014 &#39;\uc218\uc694&#39; (demand) also increases, but the sentence structure &#39;\uae08\uc758 ____\uac00 \ub192\uc544\uc9c4\ub2e4\uace0 \uc0dd\uac01\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4&#39; fits &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; better when describing an inherent quality people perceive. While higher demand also reflects higher value, &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; directly describes that intrinsic worth.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">B \u2014 &#39;\uc0dd\uc0b0&#39; (production) is the act of making gold, which doesn&#39;t directly become higher in this context.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">C \u2014 &#39;\uac00\uce58&#39; (value) is the correct answer. People believe gold&#39;s inherent worth increases when the economy is difficult, making it a desirable asset.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">D \u2014 &#39;\ube44\uc6a9&#39; (cost) refers to the money spent to produce or acquire something. It&#39;s not what people think becomes &#39;higher&#39; in the context of gold&#39;s inherent desirability during economic hardship.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"q\">\n  <div class=\"meta\">[\uc5b4\ud718] 5<\/div>\n  <div class=\"stem\">\ucd5c\uadfc \uae08 ____\uc774 \uacc4\uc18d\ub418\uba74\uc11c \ud22c\uc790\uc790\ub4e4\uc758 \uad00\uc2ec\uc774 \ucee4\uc9c0\uace0 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/div>\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"show_topikq_683815_4\" hidden>\n  <div class=\"options\">\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_683815_4\" value=\"A\">\n      <span class=\"key\">A<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ud558\ub77d<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_683815_4\" value=\"B\">\n      <span class=\"key\">B<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc548\uc815<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_683815_4\" value=\"C\">\n      <span class=\"key\">C<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\ubcc0\ud654<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <label class=\"opt is-correct\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"topikq_683815_4\" value=\"D\">\n      <span class=\"key\">D<\/span><span class=\"txt\">\uc0c1\uc2b9<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <label class=\"btn\" for=\"show_topikq_683815_4\">\uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30<\/label>\n    <span class=\"subtle\">\ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"answer\">\n    <div><strong>\uc815\ub2f5:<\/strong> D. \uc0c1\uc2b9<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>How to solve:<\/strong> The sentence states that &#39;investors&#39; interest is growing&#39;. Investors are typically interested when an asset is performing well, i.e., its value or price is &#39;rising&#39;. Therefore, &#39;\uc0c1\uc2b9&#39; (rise\/increase) fits the context of growing interest.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:6px;\"><strong>Choice analysis (EN):<\/strong><\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">A \u2014 &#39;\ud558\ub77d&#39; (fall\/decrease) would likely decrease investor interest, not increase it.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">B \u2014 &#39;\uc548\uc815&#39; (stability) might attract some investors looking for safety, but &#39;\uad00\uc2ec\uc774 \ucee4\uc9c0\uace0 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4&#39; (interest is growing) typically implies a more dynamic positive trend like rising prices.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">C \u2014 &#39;\ubcc0\ud654&#39; (change) is too general. It doesn&#39;t specify whether the change is positive or negative for investors. &#39;\uc0c1\uc2b9&#39; is a specific type of positive change.<\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-left:10px;\">D \u2014 &#39;\uc0c1\uc2b9&#39; (rise\/increase) is the correct answer. A continued rise in gold prices makes it more attractive to investors, thus increasing their interest.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[\uc5b4\ud718] 1 \uc694\uc998 \uae08 ____\uc774 \ub9ce\uc774 \uc624\ub974\uace0 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4. A\uac00\uce58 B\uc2dc\uc7a5 C\uac00\uaca9 D\ud22c\uc790 \uc815\ub2f5 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uae30 \ubcf4\uae30 \uc120\ud0dd \ud6c4 \ud074\ub9ad \uc815\ub2f5: C. \uac00\uaca9 How to solve: The sentence talks about gold &#39;rising&#39;. Gold &#39;price&#39; is the most natural word to go with &#39;rising&#39; in this context. &#39;\uac00\uaca9\uc774 \uc624\ub974\ub2e4&#39; (price rises) is a common expression. 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