TOPIK I Listening Practice: Choose the Correct Response & Explanation
Practice TOPIK I Listening with a free Korean question about telling time. Learn how to choose the correct response with clear English explanations.
Can you understand a Korean question about time? In this free TOPIK I Listening practice from Seoul X On, you’ll listen to a short question, choose the correct response, and see exactly why it’s right.
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1. Watch the TOPIK I Listening Practice Video
🎧 ▶ Watch the TOPIK I Listening Practice Video
Listen carefully and try to choose the correct answer before reading the explanation!
2. TOPIK I Listening Practice Question
Question
다음을 듣고 물음에 맞는 대답을 고르십시오.
Listen and choose the appropriate response to the question.
Audio Script
여자: 지금 몇 시예요?
Woman: What time is it now?
Answer Choices
① 세 개예요.
② 구 일이에요.
③ 두 시예요.
④ 목요일이에요.
3. Correct Answer
✅ ③ 두 시예요. (It's 2 o'clock.)
The correct answer is ③ because the woman is asking about the current time.
4. Detailed Explanation
The woman asks, "지금 몇 시예요?" (What time is it now?). The question asks for the current time.
The key expression is "몇 시" (what time). Since the question asks for a specific time, the correct response must indicate an hour, not a date, day of the week, or quantity.
"두 시예요" means "It's 2 o'clock," making option ③ the correct answer.
Let's look at the answer choices:
| Answer | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ① 세 개예요. | There are three. | Refers to a quantity, not time. |
| ② 구 일이에요. | It's the 9th. (Intended meaning) | Intended to refer to a date, not time. |
| ③ 두 시예요. ✅ | It's 2 o'clock. | Correctly answers the question about time. |
| ④ 목요일이에요. | It's Thursday. | Refers to a day of the week, not time. |
Remember: In TOPIK I Listening, pay attention to question expressions like "몇 시" (what time), "며칠" (what date), and "몇 개" (how many). Recognizing these expressions helps you choose the correct response.
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