TOPIK I Listening Practice: Identify the Location & Explanation
Practice TOPIK I Listening with a free Korean conversation at a hair salon. Learn how to identify where a conversation takes place and understand each answer with clear English explanations.
Can you identify where a Korean conversation takes place? In this free TOPIK I Listening practice from Seoul X On, you'll listen to a short conversation about getting a haircut, choose the correct location, 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 where the conversation takes place before checking the explanation!
2. TOPIK I Listening Practice Question
Question
여기는 어디입니까? 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.
Where does this conversation take place? Choose the correct answer.
Audio Script
남자: 머리가 너무 길어서 조금 자르고 싶어요.
여자: 네, 이쪽에 앉으세요.
Man: My hair is too long, so I'd like to get it trimmed a little.
Woman: Sure, please have a seat over here.
Answer Choices
① 미용실
② 병원
③ 옷 가게
④ 식당
3. Correct Answer
✅ ① 미용실 (Hair Salon)
The correct answer is ① because the man wants to get his hair cut, which is a service typically provided at a hair salon.
4. Detailed Explanation
The man says that his hair is too long and that he wants to get it trimmed. The woman responds by asking him to take a seat.
The key phrases are "머리가 너무 길어서" (because my hair is too long) and "조금 자르고 싶어요" (I'd like to get it trimmed a little).
The expression "–고 싶어요" (I want to... / I'd like to...) is used to express a desire or intention. In this conversation, the man wants to cut his hair.
Let's look at the conversation:
Man: 머리가 너무 길어서 조금 자르고 싶어요.
My hair is too long, so I'd like to get it trimmed a little.
Woman: 네, 이쪽에 앉으세요.
Sure, please have a seat over here.
These expressions suggest that the man is speaking to someone who provides haircut services. Therefore, ① 미용실 (hair salon) is the correct answer.
Let's look at the answer choices:
| Answer | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ① 미용실 ✅ | Hair Salon | Correct. The man wants a haircut, which is typically done at a hair salon. |
| ② 병원 | Hospital | Incorrect. The conversation is about getting a haircut, not receiving medical treatment. |
| ③ 옷 가게 | Clothing Store | Incorrect. The conversation does not mention buying or trying on clothes. |
| ④ 식당 | Restaurant | Incorrect. Although people may be asked to take a seat at a restaurant, the man is talking about getting his hair cut, not ordering food. |
Remember: In TOPIK I Listening, focus on expressions that reveal the purpose of the conversation. Even if the location is not mentioned directly, phrases like "머리를 자르다" (to cut one's hair) can help you identify the correct place.
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