TOPIK I Reading Practice: Choose the Main Idea & Explanation
Practice TOPIK I Reading with a free Korean question about a new bag. Learn how to identify the main idea of a passage, understand key expressions, and choose the correct answer.
Can you identify the main idea of a Korean reading passage? In this free TOPIK I Reading practice from Seoul X On, you'll read about a new bag, choose the statement that best summarizes the passage, and see exactly why it's right.
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1. Watch the TOPIK I Reading Practice Video
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Read the passage carefully and try to choose the correct answer before checking the explanation!
2. TOPIK I Reading Practice Question
Question
다음을 읽고 중심 내용을 고르십시오.
Read the following passage and choose the main idea.
Reading Passage
지난주에 새 가방을 샀습니다. 이 가방은 색깔이 예쁘고 가볍습니다. 물건도 많이 넣을 수 있어서 아주 편리합니다. 저는 이 가방이 정말 마음에 듭니다.
I bought a new bag last week. The bag has a pretty color and is lightweight. It's very convenient because I can fit a lot of things in it. I really like this bag.
Answer Choices
① 저는 새 가방을 사고 싶습니다.
② 저는 가방이 무거워서 불편합니다.
③ 저는 가방에 물건을 많이 넣지 않습니다.
④ 저는 새로 산 가방이 좋습니다.
3. Correct Answer
✅ ④ 저는 새로 산 가방이 좋습니다. (I like my new bag.)
The correct answer is ④ because it best summarizes the positive opinion expressed in the passage.
4. Detailed Explanation
The passage describes a new bag purchased last week. The bag has a pretty color, is lightweight, and can hold many things, making it convenient to use.
These details explain why the bag is appreciated. The key phrase is "저는 이 가방이 정말 마음에 듭니다" (I really like this bag).
The expression "마음에 들다" (to like something / to be pleased with something) is used to express satisfaction with something.
Let's compare the key sentence with the correct answer:
Original: 저는 이 가방이 정말 마음에 듭니다.
I really like this bag.
Correct Meaning: 저는 새로 산 가방이 좋습니다.
I like my new bag.
Both sentences express a positive feeling about the newly purchased bag. Therefore, ④ is the correct answer.
Let's look at the answer choices:
| Answer | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ① 저는 새 가방을 사고 싶습니다. | I want to buy a new bag. | Incorrect. The passage says the bag was already purchased last week. |
| ② 저는 가방이 무거워서 불편합니다. | My bag is heavy and uncomfortable. | Incorrect. The passage describes the bag as lightweight and convenient. |
| ③ 저는 가방에 물건을 많이 넣지 않습니다. | I don't put many things in my bag. | Incorrect. The passage emphasizes that the bag can hold many things, but does not say that the person avoids putting many things in it. |
| ④ 저는 새로 산 가방이 좋습니다. ✅ | I like my new bag. | Correct. This statement summarizes the positive feelings expressed about the new bag. |
Remember: In TOPIK I Reading, focus on the overall message of the passage, not just individual details. Expressions like "마음에 듭니다" (I like it) can help you identify the main idea and choose the best answer.
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