TOPIK I Listening: (Action & Content Match)

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TL;DR
  • TOPIK I action/content match questions test whether you can catch what someone does, wants, buys, orders, plans, or says is true.
  • Listen for action verbs, objects, time/place words, and negative markers like 안, 못, 없어요, 아니에요.
  • Use a 2-pass method: first choose quickly, then confirm with keywords and eliminate tempting distractors.
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🎧 Audio Practice
Use the scripts below for TTS or partner recording. First, listen once without pausing and choose the answer. Second, listen again and underline the exact Korean words that prove the answer. For extra training, shadow the last sentence of each track and dictate one key phrase.

🔑 The Big Picture

In TOPIK I Listening, “Action & Content Match” questions ask you to connect a short spoken text with the correct picture, action, object, plan, or statement. The Korean is usually simple, but the answer choices are designed to make you confuse:
  • similar actions: 사요 vs 팔아요, 가요 vs 와요, 앉아요 vs 서요
  • similar objects: 우유 vs 물, 책 vs 공책, 버스 vs 지하철
  • similar timing: 지금, 오늘, 내일, 주말에
  • positive/negative meaning: 있어요 vs 없어요, 좋아해요 vs 안 좋아해요
For TOPIK I, your goal is not to translate every word. Your goal is to catch the core action + object + situation quickly.

🧩 Core Concepts / Patterns

1) Action verbs are the answer engine

Many correct answers depend on one verb.
Meaning
Common Korean cue
Listen for
buy
사요, 샀어요
What is bought?
eat/drink
먹어요, 마셔요
Food or drink object
go/come
가요, 와요
Direction and place
read/write
읽어요, 써요
Book, letter, name, homework
call/talk
전화해요, 말해요
Who talks to whom?
wait/meet
기다려요, 만나요
Person, time, place

2) Object words confirm the picture or statement

If the question asks “What is the person doing?” the action matters most. If it asks “What is correct?” the object can be the key.
  • 커피를 마셔요 → drinking coffee, not water
  • 책을 읽어요 → reading a book, not writing homework
  • 우산을 가져가요 → taking an umbrella, not buying one

3) Negative words reverse the obvious choice

TOPIK I distractors often use the positive version of what you heard.
  • 시간이 없어요 → They do not have time.
  • 저는 고기를 안 먹어요 → They do not eat meat.
  • 오늘은 학교에 안 가요 → They are not going to school today.
  • 아직 숙제를 못 했어요 → They could not do the homework yet.

4) Time and place words decide close choices

When two options both feel possible, check time/place.
  • 오늘 vs 내일
  • 아침 vs 저녁
  • 집에서 vs 학교에서
  • 버스 정류장 vs 지하철역
  • 식당 vs 카페

✅ Exam Strategy

Use the 2-pass method

  1. First pass: answer without pausing. Catch action + object.
  1. Second pass: confirm with keywords, time/place, and negative markers.
  1. Optional dictation/shadowing: write or repeat the sentence that proves the answer.

What to mark while listening

  • Verb: 사요 / 먹어요 / 가요 / 기다려요
  • Object: 책 / 커피 / 우산 / 표
  • Time: 오늘 / 내일 / 지금 / 주말
  • Place: 집 / 학교 / 회사 / 식당
  • Negation: 안 / 못 / 없어요 / 아니에요

Elimination order

  1. Remove answers with the wrong action.
  1. Remove answers with the wrong object.
  1. Remove answers with the wrong time/place.
  1. Check if a negative marker changes the meaning.

⚠️ Pitfalls

  • Choosing a word you heard but missing the action: Hearing “커피” does not always mean “drinking coffee.” The person may be buying coffee.
  • Ignoring negatives: “시간이 없어요” is often tested against “has time.”
  • Confusing speaker roles: In dialogues, one speaker may ask a question and the other gives the real answer.
  • Overthinking simple lines: TOPIK I often rewards direct listening. If you hear “저는 도서관에 가요,” the answer is probably “goes to the library.”
  • Mixing up similar places: 학교, 회사, 집, 도서관, 식당, 카페 appear often and must be automatic.

🧠 Quick Listening Template

When you hear a short track, mentally fill this in:
  • Who? 남자 / 여자 / 학생 / 친구
  • Does what? 가요 / 사요 / 먹어요 / 기다려요
  • What or where? 책 / 우산 / 학교 / 식당
  • When? 오늘 / 내일 / 지금 / 주말
  • Any negative? 안 / 못 / 없어요

🎧 Practice Hub

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Practice Hub: 50 TOPIK I action/content match questions
Listen to each track, choose the correct answer, then open the answer toggle. The drills become gradually harder: first single actions, then object matching, time/place matching, negatives, and short dialogues.

Drill 1 — Single action match

Q1. Track 1
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 여자가 책을 읽습니다.
A. The woman is reading a book.
B. The woman is writing a letter.
C. The woman is buying a book.
D. The woman is closing a book.
Answer
A. 책을 읽습니다 means “is reading a book.” B is tempting because both reading and writing are study actions, but 읽습니다 is the key.
Q2. Track 2
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 남자가 물을 마십니다.
A. The man is eating rice.
B. The man is drinking water.
C. The man is washing his hands.
D. The man is buying water.
Answer
B. 물을 마십니다 means “drinks water.” Do not choose D because buying is 사다, not 마시다.
Q3. Track 3
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 아이가 공을 찹니다.
A. The child is drawing a ball.
B. The child is kicking a ball.
C. The child is holding a bag.
D. The child is sitting on a chair.
Answer
B. 공을 찹니다 means “kicks a ball.” The object is 공, and the action is 차다.
Q4. Track 4
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 학생이 이름을 씁니다.
A. The student writes a name.
B. The student reads a name.
C. The student says a name.
D. The student forgets a name.
Answer
A. 이름을 씁니다 means “writes a name.” B and C are related to names, but the verb 씁니다 decides the answer.
Q5. Track 5
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 여자가 우산을 폅니다.
A. The woman opens an umbrella.
B. The woman buys an umbrella.
C. The woman loses an umbrella.
D. The woman washes an umbrella.
Answer
A. 우산을 폅니다 means “opens an umbrella.” The verb 펴다 is often used with umbrellas.
Q6. Track 6
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 남자가 문을 닫습니다.
A. The man opens the door.
B. The man closes the door.
C. The man knocks on the door.
D. The man paints the door.
Answer
B. 문을 닫습니다 means “closes the door.” Be careful: 열다 is open, 닫다 is close.
Q7. Track 7
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 여자가 버스를 기다립니다.
A. The woman drives a bus.
B. The woman waits for a bus.
C. The woman gets off a bus.
D. The woman cleans a bus.
Answer
B. 버스를 기다립니다 means “waits for a bus.” The action is not riding or driving.
Q8. Track 8
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 남자가 사진을 찍습니다.
A. The man takes a photo.
B. The man looks at a photo.
C. The man tears a photo.
D. The man buys a photo frame.
Answer
A. 사진을 찍습니다 means “takes a photo.” The set phrase 사진을 찍다 is essential.
Q9. Track 9
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 학생이 손을 듭니다.
A. The student washes their hands.
B. The student raises their hand.
C. The student hurts their hand.
D. The student holds a pencil.
Answer
B. 손을 듭니다 means “raises a hand.” The verb 들다 can mean “raise/lift” here.
Q10. Track 10
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 여자가 의자에 앉습니다.
A. The woman stands next to a chair.
B. The woman buys a chair.
C. The woman sits on a chair.
D. The woman moves a chair.
Answer
C. 의자에 앉습니다 means “sits on a chair.” Do not confuse 앉다 with 서다.

Drill 2 — Object/content match

Q11. Track 11
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 빵하고 우유를 샀어요.
A. I bought bread and milk.
B. I ate bread and milk.
C. I bought rice and juice.
D. I made bread and milk.
Answer
A. 빵하고 우유를 샀어요 means “bought bread and milk.” C changes both objects.
Q12. Track 12
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 민수 씨는 사과를 좋아해요.
A. Minsu likes apples.
B. Minsu dislikes apples.
C. Minsu buys apples every day.
D. Minsu gives apples to a friend.
Answer
A. 사과를 좋아해요 means “likes apples.” There is no negative marker.
Q13. Track 13
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 책상 위에 지갑이 있어요.
A. The wallet is under the desk.
B. The wallet is on the desk.
C. The wallet is in the bag.
D. The wallet is beside the chair.
Answer
B. 책상 위에 means “on the desk,” and 지갑이 있어요 means “there is a wallet.”
Q14. Track 14
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 오늘 검은색 바지를 입었어요.
A. I wore a black skirt today.
B. I wore black pants today.
C. I bought black pants today.
D. I washed a black shirt today.
Answer
B. 검은색 바지 is black pants, and 입었어요 means wore.
Q15. Track 15
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 이 가방은 너무 무거워요.
A. This bag is too heavy.
B. This bag is very cheap.
C. This bag is too small.
D. This bag is very pretty.
Answer
A. 무거워요 means heavy. The other choices use different adjectives.
Q16. Track 16
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 한국어 숙제를 했어요.
A. I did Korean homework.
B. I taught Korean class.
C. I forgot Korean homework.
D. I copied a Korean book.
Answer
A. 한국어 숙제를 했어요 means “did Korean homework.”
Q17. Track 17
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 동생은 고양이하고 놀아요.
A. My younger sibling plays with a cat.
B. My younger sibling feeds a dog.
C. My younger sibling draws a cat.
D. My younger sibling looks for a dog.
Answer
A. 고양이하고 놀아요 means “plays with a cat.” B changes both the animal and action.
Q18. Track 18
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 이 편지는 친구에게 보낼 거예요.
A. I will send this letter to a friend.
B. I will receive this letter from a friend.
C. I will read this book with a friend.
D. I will write this name for a friend.
Answer
A. 친구에게 보낼 거예요 means “will send to a friend.” The future ending -ㄹ 거예요 shows plan.
Q19. Track 19
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 냉장고에 과일이 많아요.
A. There is a lot of fruit in the refrigerator.
B. There is no fruit in the refrigerator.
C. There is a lot of meat on the table.
D. There is little water in the cup.
Answer
A. 냉장고에 과일이 많아요 means “There is a lot of fruit in the refrigerator.”
Q20. Track 20
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 매운 음식을 잘 못 먹어요.
A. I eat spicy food well.
B. I cannot eat spicy food well.
C. I cook spicy food every day.
D. I buy spicy food for a friend.
Answer
B. 잘 못 먹어요 means “cannot eat well.” The negative ability marker 못 changes the meaning.

Drill 3 — Time and place match

Q21. Track 21
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 내일 도서관에 갈 거예요.
A. I will go to the library tomorrow.
B. I went to the library yesterday.
C. I will go to school tomorrow.
D. I am at the library now.
Answer
A. 내일 means tomorrow, and 도서관에 갈 거예요 means will go to the library.
Q22. Track 22
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 우리는 주말에 산에 가요.
A. We go to the sea on the weekend.
B. We go to the mountain on the weekend.
C. We go to the mountain every morning.
D. We stay home on the weekend.
Answer
B. 주말에 산에 가요 means “go to the mountain on the weekend.”
Q23. Track 23
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 수업은 아홉 시에 시작해요.
A. Class starts at eight.
B. Class ends at nine.
C. Class starts at nine.
D. Class starts tomorrow.
Answer
C. 아홉 시에 시작해요 means “starts at nine.” B changes the verb to ends.
Q24. Track 24
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 지금 은행 앞에 있어요.
A. I am inside the bank now.
B. I am in front of the bank now.
C. I am behind the school now.
D. I am going to the bank tomorrow.
Answer
B. 은행 앞에 있어요 means “am in front of the bank.”
Q25. Track 25
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 오늘 저녁에 친구를 만나요.
A. I meet a friend this morning.
B. I meet a friend this evening.
C. I call a friend this evening.
D. I met a teacher yesterday evening.
Answer
B. 오늘 저녁에 친구를 만나요 means “meet a friend this evening.”
Q26. Track 26
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 버스는 학교 앞에서 섭니다.
A. The bus stops in front of the school.
B. The bus leaves from the airport.
C. The bus stops behind the market.
D. The bus arrives at home.
Answer
A. 학교 앞에서 섭니다 means “stops in front of the school.”
Q27. Track 27
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 아침에 공원에서 운동해요.
A. I exercise at the park in the morning.
B. I exercise at school in the afternoon.
C. I walk home in the morning.
D. I rest at the park at night.
Answer
A. 아침에 공원에서 운동해요 gives both time and place.
Q28. Track 28
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 회의는 3층 회의실에서 합니다.
A. The meeting is in the third-floor meeting room.
B. The meeting is in the first-floor classroom.
C. The meeting starts at three o’clock.
D. The meeting ends on the third floor.
Answer
A. 3층 회의실에서 means in the third-floor meeting room. Do not confuse 3층 with 3 o’clock.
Q29. Track 29
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 어제는 비가 왔지만 오늘은 날씨가 좋아요.
A. It is raining today.
B. The weather is good today.
C. The weather was good yesterday.
D. It will rain tomorrow.
Answer
B. 오늘은 날씨가 좋아요 is the current correct content. 어제는 비가 왔지만 is a contrast.
Q30. Track 30
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 오후 두 시에 병원에 가야 해요.
A. I must go to the hospital at 2 p.m.
B. I must go to the bank at 2 p.m.
C. I went to the hospital at noon.
D. I want to leave the hospital at 2 p.m.
Answer
A. 오후 두 시에 병원에 가야 해요 means “must go to the hospital at 2 p.m.”

Drill 4 — Negative and contrast match

Q31. Track 31
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 오늘 학교에 안 가요.
A. I go to school today.
B. I do not go to school today.
C. I went to school yesterday.
D. I cannot find the school.
Answer
B. 안 가요 means “do not go.” The negative marker appears before the verb.
Q32. Track 32
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 가방 안에 책이 없어요.
A. There is a book in the bag.
B. There is no book in the bag.
C. There is a bag on the book.
D. There are many books in the bag.
Answer
B. 없어요 means “there is not / do not have.”
Q33. Track 33
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 커피는 좋아하지만 녹차는 안 좋아해요.
A. I like both coffee and green tea.
B. I do not like coffee, but I like green tea.
C. I like coffee, but I do not like green tea.
D. I do not drink coffee or green tea.
Answer
C. 커피는 좋아하지만 녹차는 안 좋아해요 contrasts liking coffee with not liking green tea.
Q34. Track 34
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 오늘은 시간이 없어서 영화를 못 봐요.
A. I cannot watch a movie today because I have no time.
B. I watch a movie today because I have time.
C. I watched a movie yesterday.
D. I do not like movies.
Answer
A. 시간이 없어서 gives the reason, and 못 봐요 means cannot watch.
Q35. Track 35
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 이 옷은 예쁘지만 너무 비싸요.
A. The clothes are pretty but too expensive.
B. The clothes are cheap and pretty.
C. The clothes are expensive but not pretty.
D. The clothes are old and cheap.
Answer
A. 예쁘지만 너무 비싸요 means pretty but too expensive.
Q36. Track 36
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 고기를 먹지 않아요.
A. I eat meat often.
B. I do not eat meat.
C. I bought meat.
D. I want to eat meat.
Answer
B. 먹지 않아요 is a formal negative pattern meaning “do not eat.”
Q37. Track 37
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 지금은 도서관이 아니고 식당이에요.
A. This is the library now.
B. This is not the library; it is the restaurant.
C. The restaurant is closed now.
D. The library is next to the restaurant.
Answer
B. 도서관이 아니고 식당이에요 means “not the library, but the restaurant.”
Q38. Track 38
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 지하철을 타지 않고 버스를 타요.
A. I take the subway, not the bus.
B. I take the bus, not the subway.
C. I walk instead of taking transportation.
D. I take both the subway and the bus.
Answer
B. 지하철을 타지 않고 버스를 타요 means “do not take the subway and take the bus.”
Q39. Track 39
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 오늘은 춥지 않아요. 날씨가 따뜻해요.
A. It is not cold today; the weather is warm.
B. It is cold and snowy today.
C. It is warm yesterday.
D. It will be cold tomorrow.
Answer
A. 춥지 않아요 means not cold, and 따뜻해요 means warm.
Q40. Track 40
Announcer: 다음을 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
Narrator: 저는 아직 점심을 안 먹었어요.
A. I already ate lunch.
B. I have not eaten lunch yet.
C. I am eating lunch now.
D. I will buy lunch tomorrow.
Answer
B. 아직 ... 안 먹었어요 means “have not eaten yet.”

Drill 5 — Short dialogue match

Q41. Track 41
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 오늘 같이 도서관에 갈까요?
B: 좋아요. 저는 책을 빌리고 싶어요.
A. B wants to borrow a book.
B. B wants to buy a book.
C. B does not want to go to the library.
D. B is returning a book today.
Answer
A. 책을 빌리고 싶어요 means “wants to borrow a book.” B is tempting because books are often bought, but 빌리다 is borrow.
Q42. Track 42
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 민수 씨, 지금 뭐 해요?
B: 친구에게 이메일을 쓰고 있어요.
A. Minsu is reading an email from a friend.
B. Minsu is writing an email to a friend.
C. Minsu is calling a friend.
D. Minsu is waiting for a friend.
Answer
B. 친구에게 이메일을 쓰고 있어요 means writing an email to a friend.
Q43. Track 43
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 어디에서 점심을 먹을까요?
B: 회사 앞 식당에 가요. 거기가 맛있어요.
A. They will eat lunch at a restaurant in front of the company.
B. They will eat lunch at home.
C. They will buy dinner at a market.
D. They will meet in front of the school.
Answer
A. 회사 앞 식당에 가요 gives the place for lunch.
Q44. Track 44
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 우산 있어요?
B: 아니요, 없어요. 그래서 하나 사야 해요.
A. B has an umbrella.
B. B does not have an umbrella and must buy one.
C. B lost an umbrella at school.
D. B does not need an umbrella.
Answer
B. 없어요 and 하나 사야 해요 show B does not have an umbrella and must buy one.
Q45. Track 45
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 내일 몇 시에 만나요?
B: 오후 네 시에 지하철역 앞에서 만나요.
A. They will meet at 4 p.m. in front of the subway station.
B. They will meet at 4 a.m. in the subway.
C. They will meet at the bus stop tomorrow morning.
D. They will meet at school at 2 p.m.
Answer
A. 오후 네 시 is 4 p.m., and 지하철역 앞에서 is in front of the subway station.
Q46. Track 46
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 이 모자 어때요?
B: 색은 예쁜데 저한테 좀 작아요.
A. B thinks the hat is pretty but a little small.
B. B thinks the hat is too expensive.
C. B wants to buy a bigger bag.
D. B does not like the hat color.
Answer
A. 색은 예쁜데 ... 좀 작아요 means the color is pretty, but it is a little small.
Q47. Track 47
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 왜 늦었어요?
B: 버스를 놓쳐서 택시를 탔어요.
A. B was late because B missed the bus and took a taxi.
B. B was late because B walked home.
C. B was early because B took the bus.
D. B missed a taxi and took the subway.
Answer
A. 버스를 놓쳐서 택시를 탔어요 gives the reason and action.
Q48. Track 48
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 오늘 저녁에 영화 볼래요?
B: 미안해요. 숙제가 많아서 못 봐요.
A. B can watch a movie tonight.
B. B cannot watch a movie because B has a lot of homework.
C. B already watched a movie.
D. B does not like homework.
Answer
B. 숙제가 많아서 못 봐요 means cannot watch because there is a lot of homework.
Q49. Track 49
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 생일 선물로 무엇을 샀어요?
B: 동생에게 줄 시계를 샀어요.
A. B bought a watch to give to a younger sibling.
B. B received a watch from a younger sibling.
C. B bought shoes for a friend.
D. B gave a clock to a teacher yesterday.
Answer
A. 동생에게 줄 시계 means “a watch to give to a younger sibling,” and 샀어요 means bought.
Q50. Track 50
Announcer: 다음 대화를 듣고 맞는 것을 고르십시오.
A: 주말에 뭐 했어요?
B: 토요일에는 청소를 했고 일요일에는 집에서 쉬었어요.
A. B cleaned on Saturday and rested at home on Sunday.
B. B rested on Saturday and cleaned on Sunday.
C. B went to work on both Saturday and Sunday.
D. B studied at the library all weekend.
Answer
A. 토요일에는 청소를 했고 일요일에는 집에서 쉬었어요 gives two different actions by day. Track the order carefully.

✅ Final Review Checklist

  • Catch the verb before looking at answer choices.
  • Confirm the object and place/time.
  • Watch for 안, 못, 없어요, 아니에요.
  • In dialogues, use the answer speaker’s final information, not only the first question.
  • After each wrong answer, write the one Korean phrase that would have made the correct answer obvious.
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TL;DR
  • Match the speaker’s real action or the statement that is true according to the audio, not just a repeated word.
  • Listen for action cues: -겠어요, -(으)세요, -(으)러 가요, -(으)ㄹ 거예요, 지금/먼저/나중에.
  • Use the 2-pass method: first answer by meaning, then confirm with keywords and distractor traps.
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🎧 Audio Practice
Use each Track as a short TTS script. First pass: play once and choose an answer without pausing. Second pass: replay and underline the action/content cue. Optional: shadow the final sentence because TOPIK I often places the answer near the end.

🔑 The Big Picture

In TOPIK I listening, action match and content match questions test whether you can connect simple spoken Korean to the correct meaning.
You are usually asked one of these:
  • Action match: What will the person do? What is the person doing? What should the person do next?
  • Content match: Which statement is correct? What did the speaker say?
  • Picture/chart match: Which picture, item, time, place, or action matches the audio?
The trap is that choices often reuse familiar words from the audio but change the action, time, person, or object.

🧩 Core Concepts / Patterns

1) Action endings that reveal the answer

  • -(으)ㄹ 거예요 = will do: 도서관에 갈 거예요.
  • -겠어요 = will/intend to do: 제가 전화하겠어요.
  • -(으)세요 = command/request: 여기에 이름을 쓰세요.
  • -(으)러 가다/오다 = go/come to do: 빵을 사러 가요.
  • -고 있다 = be doing now: 책을 읽고 있어요.
  • -아/어야 하다 = must do: 숙제를 해야 해요.

2) Content-match cues

Listen for:
  • Time: 오늘, 내일, 아침, 오후, 지금, 먼저, 나중에
  • Place: 학교, 은행, 식당, 우체국, 도서관
  • Object: 표, 우유, 책, 가방, 사진
  • Reason: 비가 와서, 아파서, 시간이 없어서
  • Contrast: 하지만, 그런데, 아니요

3) Common TOPIK I script shapes

  • Request → response: 창문 좀 닫아 주세요. / 네, 닫을게요.
  • Problem → action: 지갑이 없어요. / 그럼 집에 전화해 보세요.
  • Plan → time/place: 내일 세 시에 영화관 앞에서 만나요.
  • Correction: 아니요, 오늘이 아니라 내일 가요.

✅ Exam Strategy

  • Predict the action before reading choices. Ask: “What is the final action?”
  • Confirm who does it. In TOPIK I, the wrong answer may give the right action to the wrong person.
  • Mark time words. 지금, 나중에, 내일 often decide the answer.
  • Beware repeated-word traps. If the audio says 커피, a wrong choice may be “buys coffee” even if the speaker says they already drank coffee.
  • For content match, eliminate false details first. One incorrect place/time/object is enough to remove a choice.

⚠️ Pitfalls

  • Choosing a word you heard instead of the action: hearing 우산 does not always mean “buy an umbrella.”
  • Missing negative or correction words: 안, 못, 아니요, 말고.
  • Ignoring sequence words: 먼저 and 그리고 show order.
  • Confusing request and result: 문을 열어 주세요 means the listener should open the door.
  • Confusing present and future: 먹고 있어요 vs. 먹을 거예요.

🧪 Practice Hub: 50 TOPIK I Listening Drills

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Practice directions: Read each script aloud or record it as TTS. Choose the best answer. Each set has 10 questions. Answers are hidden after each set.

Set 1 — Action Match: What will the person do?

  1. Track 1
      2. A: 오늘 숙제가 많아요.
      B: 그럼 도서관에 가서 하세요.
      A: 네, 지금 도서관에 갈게요.
      Question: What will A do now?
      ① sleep ② go to the library ③ buy a book ④ call a friend
  1. Track 2
      2. A: 우유가 없어요.
      B: 제가 슈퍼에 가요. 우유를 사 올게요.
      Question: What will B do?
      ① drink milk ② go to school ③ buy milk ④ clean the room
  1. Track 3
      2. A: 창문이 열려 있어요. 좀 추워요.
      B: 알겠어요. 제가 닫을게요.
      Question: What will B do?
      ① open the window ② close the window ③ turn on music ④ take a coat
  1. Track 4
      2. A: 내일 시험이 있어요.
      B: 그럼 오늘 일찍 자세요.
      A: 네, 저녁 먹고 잘 거예요.
      Question: What will A do after dinner?
      ① study with B ② eat breakfast ③ sleep early ④ take a test
  1. Track 5
      2. A: 이 편지를 어디에 내요?
      B: 저기 우체통에 넣으세요.
      A: 네, 넣겠습니다.
      Question: What will A do?
      ① write a letter ② put the letter in the mailbox ③ go home ④ read a letter
  1. Track 6
      2. A: 비가 많이 와요.
      B: 우산이 없어요?
      A: 네. 그래서 편의점에서 우산을 살 거예요.
      Question: What will A do?
      ① buy an umbrella ② lend an umbrella ③ wash clothes ④ wait at home
  1. Track 7
      2. A: 전화가 왔어요.
      B: 제가 받을게요.
      Question: What will B do?
      ① make food ② answer the phone ③ send a text ④ visit A
  1. Track 8
      2. A: 방이 좀 더러워요.
      B: 손님이 오기 전에 청소합시다.
      A: 좋아요. 제가 책상을 정리할게요.
      Question: What will A do?
      ① clean the desk ② invite guests ③ wash dishes ④ read a book
  1. Track 9
      2. A: 오늘 사진을 찍어요?
      B: 네. 꽃 앞에서 사진을 찍을 거예요.
      Question: What will B do?
      ① draw flowers ② buy flowers ③ take a photo ④ meet a teacher
  1. Track 10
      2. A: 버스가 곧 와요.
      B: 그럼 빨리 나갑시다.
      A: 네, 가방을 가지고 나갈게요.
      Question: What will A do?
      ① leave with the bag ② wait at home ③ wash the bag ④ buy a bus ticket
Answers — Set 1
  1. ② — 지금 도서관에 갈게요 gives the action.
  1. ③ — B says 우유를 사 올게요.
  1. ② — 닫을게요 means “I will close it.”
  1. ③ — A will sleep after dinner.
  1. ② — A will put the letter in the mailbox.
  1. ① — The reason is rain; the action is buying an umbrella.
  1. ② — 받을게요 means answering the phone.
  1. ① — A specifically says they will organize/clean the desk.
  1. ③ — B will take a photo in front of flowers.
  1. ① — A will take the bag and go out.

Set 2 — Content Match: Which statement is correct?

  1. Track 11
      2. A: 민수 씨, 오늘 몇 시에 만나요?
      B: 오후 두 시에 학교 앞에서 만나요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① They meet at home. ② They meet at 2 p.m. ③ They meet tomorrow. ④ They meet at the bank.
  1. Track 12
      2. A: 사과가 얼마예요?
      B: 세 개에 이천 원이에요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① Apples are 2,000 won for three. ② Apples are 3,000 won each. ③ B wants oranges. ④ A bought bread.
  1. Track 13
      2. A: 주말에 뭐 했어요?
      B: 친구하고 영화를 봤어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① B studied Korean. ② B watched a movie with a friend. ③ B worked at a cafe. ④ B went alone.
  1. Track 14
      2. A: 오늘 식당에 사람이 많아요?
      B: 아니요, 사람이 별로 없어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① The restaurant is very crowded. ② There are not many people. ③ The restaurant is closed. ④ A works there.
  1. Track 15
      2. A: 이 가방은 누구 거예요?
      B: 제 동생 거예요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① The bag is B’s younger sibling’s. ② The bag is A’s. ③ B lost a bag. ④ A bought the bag.
  1. Track 16
      2. A: 어제 왜 학교에 안 왔어요?
      B: 머리가 아파서 집에 있었어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① B went to school yesterday. ② B stayed home because of a headache. ③ B met friends. ④ B went to the hospital now.
  1. Track 17
      2. A: 한국어 수업은 언제 시작해요?
      B: 월요일 아침 아홉 시에 시작해요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① Class starts Monday at 9 a.m. ② Class ends Monday at 9 p.m. ③ Class is on Sunday. ④ Class is in the afternoon.
  1. Track 18
      2. A: 이 책 재미있어요?
      B: 네, 조금 어려워요. 하지만 재미있어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① The book is easy and boring. ② The book is hard but interesting. ③ B did not read it. ④ A wrote the book.
  1. Track 19
      2. A: 오늘 날씨가 어때요?
      B: 아침에는 추웠지만 지금은 따뜻해요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① It is warm now. ② It is snowing now. ③ It was warm in the morning. ④ It is always cold.
  1. Track 20
      2. A: 점심 먹었어요?
      B: 네, 김밥을 먹었어요. 커피는 아직 안 마셨어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① B ate kimbap. ② B drank coffee. ③ B did not eat lunch. ④ B bought coffee for A.
Answers — Set 2
  1. ② — 오후 두 시 is the meeting time.
  1. ① — 세 개에 이천 원 means three for 2,000 won.
  1. ② — 친구하고 영화를 봤어요.
  1. ② — 별로 없어요 means not many.
  1. ① — 제 동생 거예요 means it belongs to B’s younger sibling.
  1. ② — B stayed home because their head hurt.
  1. ① — Monday morning at nine.
  1. ② — 어렵지만 재미있어요.
  1. ① — 지금은 따뜻해요.
  1. ① — B ate kimbap; coffee is a trap because B has not drunk it yet.

Set 3 — Requests and Instructions

  1. Track 21
      2. A: 여기에 이름하고 전화번호를 쓰세요.
      B: 네, 지금 쓸게요.
      Question: What should B do?
      ① write name and phone number ② erase the phone number ③ read a book ④ open the door
  1. Track 22
      2. A: 이 버스는 서울역에 가요?
      B: 아니요. 102번 버스를 타세요.
      Question: What should A do?
      ① take bus 102 ② get off at school ③ walk to the bank ④ call a taxi
  1. Track 23
      2. A: 사진을 여기에서 찍어도 돼요?
      B: 죄송합니다. 여기에서는 찍지 마세요.
      Question: What should A not do here?
      ① sit down ② take photos ③ drink water ④ buy tickets
  1. Track 24
      2. A: 감기에 걸렸어요.
      B: 따뜻한 물을 마시고 좀 쉬세요.
      Question: What should A do?
      ① drink cold water ② drink warm water and rest ③ go swimming ④ eat ice cream
  1. Track 25
      2. A: 표는 어디에서 사요?
      B: 저쪽 기계에서 사세요.
      Question: What should A do?
      ① buy a ticket at the machine ② ask a teacher ③ sell a ticket ④ leave the station
  1. Track 26
      2. A: 이 약은 언제 먹어요?
      B: 밥을 먹은 후에 드세요.
      Question: When should A take the medicine?
      ① before eating ② after eating ③ while sleeping ④ tomorrow night only
  1. Track 27
      2. A: 회의실이 너무 더워요.
      B: 에어컨을 켜 주세요.
      Question: What is requested?
      ① turn on the air conditioner ② turn off the lights ③ close the store ④ clean the floor
  1. Track 28
      2. A: 이 문서를 선생님께 드릴까요?
      B: 네, 수업 후에 드리세요.
      Question: What should A do after class?
      ① give the document to the teacher ② write a new document ③ go to lunch ④ call the teacher
  1. Track 29
      2. A: 여기 앉아도 돼요?
      B: 네, 앉으세요. 그런데 가방은 의자 밑에 놓으세요.
      Question: Where should A put the bag?
      ① on the desk ② under the chair ③ near the door ④ in the car
  1. Track 30
      2. A: 컴퓨터가 안 돼요.
      B: 먼저 다시 켜 보세요.
      Question: What should A try first?
      ① turn it on again ② buy a new computer ③ write a letter ④ close the window
Answers — Set 3
  1. ① — The instruction is to write name and phone number.
  1. ① — A should take bus 102.
  1. ② — 찍지 마세요 means “do not take photos.”
  1. ② — Warm water and rest are recommended.
  1. ① — The ticket is bought at the machine.
  1. ② — 밥을 먹은 후에 means after eating.
  1. ① — 에어컨을 켜 주세요.
  1. ① — A should give the document to the teacher after class.
  1. ② — 의자 밑에 means under the chair.
  1. ① — 먼저 marks the first action: turn it on again.

Set 4 — Place, Object, and Situation

  1. Track 31
      2. A: 어서 오세요. 뭐 드릴까요?
      B: 비빔밥 하나하고 물 주세요.
      Question: Where are they most likely?
      ① restaurant ② post office ③ library ④ hospital
  1. Track 32
      2. A: 책은 세 권까지 빌릴 수 있어요.
      B: 그럼 이 책 두 권을 빌릴게요.
      Question: What will B borrow?
      ① two books ② three bags ③ one umbrella ④ two tickets
  1. Track 33
      2. A: 다음 역은 시청입니다. 내리실 분은 준비하세요.
      Question: Where is this announcement most likely heard?
      ① subway ② classroom ③ movie theater ④ bakery
  1. Track 34
      2. A: 이 소포를 보내고 싶어요.
      B: 주소를 쓰고 저쪽에서 기다리세요.
      Question: What is A doing?
      ① sending a package ② buying vegetables ③ studying grammar ④ watching a movie
  1. Track 35
      2. A: 진료실 앞에서 잠깐 기다리세요.
      B: 네. 제 이름을 부르면 들어가면 돼요?
      A: 네, 맞습니다.
      Question: Where are they most likely?
      ① hospital/clinic ② bank ③ park ④ shoe store
  1. Track 36
      2. A: 머리를 짧게 잘라 주세요.
      B: 네, 이만큼 자를까요?
      Question: What does A want to do?
      ① get a haircut ② buy a hat ③ wash a car ④ make coffee
  1. Track 37
      2. A: 이 셔츠는 좀 작아요.
      B: 큰 사이즈를 가져다드릴게요.
      Question: What will B bring?
      ① a larger size shirt ② a smaller bag ③ a blue book ④ a new ticket
  1. Track 38
      2. A: 계좌를 만들고 싶어요.
      B: 신분증을 보여 주세요.
      Question: Where are they most likely?
      ① bank ② airport ③ library ④ restaurant
  1. Track 39
      2. A: 이 운동화는 얼마예요?
      B: 오만 원이에요. 오늘은 할인이 없어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① The sneakers are 50,000 won. ② There is a discount today. ③ A is selling shoes. ④ The shoes are free.
  1. Track 40
      2. A: 택배가 왔어요.
      B: 문 앞에 놓아 주세요.
      Question: Where should the package be placed?
      ① in front of the door ② under the bed ③ on the bus ④ at school
Answers — Set 4
  1. ① — Ordering bibimbap and water points to a restaurant.
  1. ① — B says 이 책 두 권.
  1. ① — Station announcements are heard on the subway/train.
  1. ① — 소포를 보내고 싶어요.
  1. ① — 진료실 and being called by name point to a clinic.
  1. ① — A asks to cut hair short.
  1. ① — B will bring a larger size.
  1. ① — Creating an account and showing ID happen at a bank.
  1. ① — 오만 원 is 50,000 won; no discount is the trap.
  1. ① — 문 앞에 means in front of the door.

Set 5 — Mixed Exam Drill

  1. Track 41
      2. A: 우리 오늘 자전거 탈까요?
      B: 비가 와요. 그래서 집에서 영화를 봐요.
      Question: What will they do?
      ① ride bikes ② watch a movie at home ③ go shopping ④ study at school
  1. Track 42
      2. A: 이 케이크는 누가 만들었어요?
      B: 제가 만들었어요. 동생 생일이라서요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① B made the cake. ② A’s younger sibling made the cake. ③ It is A’s birthday. ④ They bought the cake.
  1. Track 43
      2. A: 내일 아침에 공항에 가야 해요.
      B: 그럼 오늘 밤에 짐을 준비하세요.
      Question: What should A prepare tonight?
      ① luggage ② breakfast ③ a classroom ④ a bicycle
  1. Track 44
      2. A: 이 모자는 색이 예뻐요. 하지만 너무 비싸요.
      B: 그럼 저쪽에 있는 싼 모자를 보세요.
      Question: What is A’s problem?
      ① The hat is too expensive. ② The color is ugly. ③ The hat is too small. ④ The store is closed.
  1. Track 45
      2. A: 수업이 끝나고 뭐 해요?
      B: 친구 생일 선물을 사러 백화점에 가요.
      Question: Why is B going to the department store?
      ① to buy a birthday gift ② to meet a teacher ③ to take a class ④ to return home
  1. Track 46
      2. A: 손님, 음료는 뭐로 하시겠어요?
      B: 커피 말고 오렌지 주스 주세요.
      Question: What does B order?
      ① coffee ② orange juice ③ milk ④ tea
  1. Track 47
      2. A: 오늘 축구를 했어요?
      B: 아니요. 다리가 아파서 그냥 구경했어요.
      Question: Which is correct?
      ① B played soccer. ② B only watched because their leg hurt. ③ B bought shoes. ④ B ran home.
  1. Track 48
      2. A: 회의는 몇 층에서 해요?
      B: 3층이 아니라 5층 회의실에서 해요.
      Question: Where is the meeting?
      ① third floor ② fifth-floor meeting room ③ first-floor lobby ④ outside
  1. Track 49
      2. A: 지금 바로 출발해요?
      B: 아니요. 엄마가 오면 출발할 거예요.
      Question: When will they leave?
      ① right now ② when B’s mother comes ③ tomorrow morning ④ after lunch
  1. Track 50
      2. A: 이 자료를 복사해야 해요.
      B: 복사기는 복도 끝에 있어요.
      A: 네, 거기에서 복사할게요.
      Question: What will A do?
      ① copy the materials ② clean the hallway ③ buy a copier ④ read a newspaper
Answers — Set 5
  1. ② — Because it is raining, they will watch a movie at home.
  1. ① — B says 제가 만들었어요.
  1. ① — 짐을 준비하세요 means prepare luggage.
  1. ① — A likes the color but says it is too expensive.
  1. ① — 선물을 사러 gives the purpose.
  1. ② — 커피 말고 오렌지 주스 means orange juice, not coffee.
  1. ② — 구경했어요 means B only watched.
  1. ② — 3층이 아니라 5층 corrects the floor.
  1. ② — They will leave when B’s mother comes.
  1. ① — A will copy the materials at the copier.

✅ Final Review Checklist

  • Can you identify the action verb before checking the answer choices?
  • Can you explain why the wrong choices are traps?
  • Did you catch correction words like 아니요, 말고, and -이/가 아니라?
  • Did you confirm the correct person, time, place, and object?