TOPIK I Listening Practice: Identify the Main Topic & Explanation
Practice TOPIK I Listening with a free Korean conversation about weekend activities. Learn how to identify the main topic and choose the correct answer with clear English explanations.
Can you identify the main topic of a Korean conversation? In this free TOPIK I Listening practice from Seoul X On, you'll listen to a short conversation about weekend activities, choose the correct topic, and see exactly why it's right.
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1. Watch the TOPIK I Listening Practice Video
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Listen carefully and try to identify what the speakers are talking about before checking the explanation!
2. TOPIK I Listening Practice Question
Question
다음은 무엇에 대해 말하고 있습니까? 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.
What are they talking about? Choose the correct answer.
Audio Script
남자: 수진 씨는 주말에 뭐 해요?
여자: 저는 주말마다 수영을 해요.
Man: What do you do on weekends, Sujin?
Woman: I go swimming every weekend.
Answer Choices
① 음식
② 취미
③ 이름
④ 가족
3. Correct Answer
✅ ② 취미 (Hobby)
The correct answer is ② because the conversation is about an activity Sujin regularly does on weekends.
4. Detailed Explanation
The man asks Sujin what she does on weekends. Sujin answers that she goes swimming every weekend.
The key phrases are "주말에 뭐 해요?" (What do you do on weekends?) and "주말마다 수영을 해요" (I go swimming every weekend).
The expression "주말마다" (every weekend) shows that swimming is a regular activity. Since swimming is a common hobby, the conversation is about Sujin's leisure activity.
Let's look at the answer choices:
| Answer | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ① 음식 | Food | Incorrect. The conversation does not mention food or eating. |
| ② 취미 ✅ | Hobby | Correct. The conversation focuses on swimming, an activity Sujin does regularly on weekends. |
| ③ 이름 | Name | Incorrect. Although the man calls Sujin by her name, the conversation is not about names. |
| ④ 가족 | Family | Incorrect. The speakers do not discuss family members or family activities. |
Remember: In TOPIK I Listening, focus on the overall meaning of the conversation, not just individual words. Even if the word "취미" (hobby) is not mentioned directly, expressions like "주말마다 수영을 해요" (I go swimming every weekend) help you identify the main topic.
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