TOPIK Guide 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 현재는 아침입니다. 8시가 되었습니다.
- 나이
- 사람
- 시간 (Correct answer)
- 계절
Correct answer: 시간
The sentence explicitly states '8시가 되었습니다' (It is 8 o'clock), which refers to a specific point in time. The word '시간' (shi-gan) directly translates to 'time' and is the most appropriate term to describe the concept being discussed in the sentence. The other options like '나이' (age), '사람' (person), or '계절' (season) are unrelated to the numerical indication of the hour.
Question 2: 오늘은 집에 있어요. 기본입니다.
- 휴일 (Correct answer)
- 나라
- 직업
- 쇼핑
Correct answer: 휴일
The phrase '오늘은 집에 있어요' (Today I am at home) implies a day when one is not working or going out for regular activities. This situation is most commonly associated with a '휴일' (hyu-il), which means a holiday or a day off from work or school. Being at home on a day off is a common and 'basic' (기본) activity for many.
Question 3: 나는 바지를 좋아한다. 나는 치마를 거의 입지 않는다.
- 값
- 집
- 옷 (Correct answer)
- 값
Correct answer: 옷
The sentences '나는 바지를 좋아한다' (I like pants) and '나는 치마를 거의 입지 않는다' (I hardly ever wear skirts) both refer to types of garments. '옷' (ot) is the Korean word for 'clothes' or 'clothing'. Therefore, '옷' is the most appropriate category for both pants and skirts, making it the correct answer.
Question 4: 저는 ( )에 갑니다. 공부를 합니다.
- 학교 (Correct answer)
- 편의점
- 약국
- 여행사
Correct answer: 학교
The second sentence, '공부를 합니다' (I study), clearly indicates the activity being performed. Among the given options, '학교' (hakgyo) means 'school', which is the primary place where one goes to study. The other options (convenience store, pharmacy, travel agency) are not typically associated with studying.
Question 5: 전화를 걸고 있어요. 친구와 함께 ().
- 읽습니다
- 이야기합니다. (Correct answer)
- 씁니다.
- 줍니다
Correct answer: 이야기합니다.
The first sentence, '전화를 걸고 있어요' (I'm making a phone call), sets the context. When you make a phone call '친구와 함께' (with a friend), the most logical action is to '이야기합니다' (iyagihamnida), meaning 'talk' or 'converse'. The other options like reading, writing, or giving do not fit the context of making a phone call with a friend.
Question 6: 집에서 현금화 (). 집이 코앞입니다.
- 가깝습니다 (Correct answer)
- 넓습니다
- 깨끗합니다
- 시원합니다
Correct answer: 가깝습니다
The second sentence, '집이 코앞입니다' (The house is right in front of me / very close), directly describes the proximity of the house. Therefore, the most fitting word to complete the first sentence is '가깝습니다' (gakkapssŭmnida), which means 'is close'. This accurately reflects the information given about the house's location.
Question 7: 나는 친구들과 함께 타고 있습니다. () 기차를 타요.
- 아주
- 항상
- 가끔
- 빨리 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 빨리
The first sentence, '나는 친구들과 함께 타고 있습니다' (I am riding with my friends), describes the current activity. The second sentence, '() 기차를 타요' (I take the train), specifies the mode of transport. '빨리' (ppalli) means 'quickly' and is an adverb that modifies the verb '타요' (to take/ride), indicating the speed or manner in which the train is taken. This suggests they are either taking the train in a hurry or that the journey itself is fast.
Question 8: 오늘은 수미의 생일이다. 수미가 나에게 선물로 뭔가를 줬어요 ().
- 에게 (Correct answer)
- 에서
- 를
- 도
Correct answer: 에게
The passage states, '수미가 나에게 선물로 뭔가를 줬어요' (Sumi gave me something as a gift). The particle '에게' (ege) is used to indicate the recipient of an action, meaning 'to' or 'for' someone. In this sentence, Sumi gave the gift 'to me' (나에게), making '에게' the correct particle to denote the recipient.
Question 9: 내 동생은 아직 여기에 없어요. 자매 ().
- 가르칩니다
- 기다립니다 (Correct answer)
- 보냅니다
- 압니다.
Correct answer: 기다립니다
The first sentence, '내 동생은 아직 여기에 없어요' (My younger sibling is not here yet), implies an expectation of their arrival. Therefore, the most logical action for the speaker to be doing is '기다립니다' (gidarimnida), which means 'waits' or 'is waiting'. This verb perfectly matches the situation of someone not yet present.
Question 10: 집에서 식사 준비를 도와드릴게요. 다양한 나라의 음식을 설명할 수 있고, 한식 요리에도 능숙하다. 나는 사랑하는 사람들과 함께 요리하고 식사를 나누는 것을 즐깁니다.
- 가족들은 한국 음식을 안 먹습니다
- 가족들은 매일 요리를 합니다
- 저는 다른 나라 음식을 잘 못 만듭니다
- 저는 한국 음식을 잘 만듭니다 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 저는 한국 음식을 잘 만듭니다
The passage explicitly states, '한식 요리에도 능숙하다' (I am also skilled at Korean cooking). This directly translates to '저는 한국 음식을 잘 만듭니다' (I am good at making Korean food). The other options contradict or are not supported by the information provided in the text, making this the only accurate statement based on the passage.
Question 11: 오늘도 역시 인주시로 여행을 떠납니다. 오후부터 저녁까지 나뿐이야. 내일은 맑은 하늘을 보이겠습니다.
- 오늘 밤에 비가 많이 올 겁니다
- 인주시에 오랜만에 비가 내릴 겁니다
- 오늘 오후에 비가 오지 않을 겁니다
- 내일은 비가 내리지 않을 겁니다 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 내일은 비가 내리지 않을 겁니다
The last sentence of the passage clearly states, '내일은 맑은 하늘을 보이겠습니다' (Tomorrow will show clear skies). Clear skies directly imply that there will be no rain. Therefore, '내일은 비가 내리지 않을 겁니다' (It will not rain tomorrow) is the correct inference based on the weather forecast provided.
TOPIK Guide 1
현재는 아침입니다. 8시가 되었습니다.