Reading Hot Topic HOT TOPIK 2

Book Introduction

The second revised edition of "Hot Topics II Reading" is specifically designed to assist learners preparing for the TOPIK II exam. The book uses easy-to-understand vocabulary in question descriptions and problem explanations, making it accessible for self-study. Additionally, to help learners manage their time during the actual exam, the book features a tool to track the recommended time for each question and the actual time taken. It also includes a study plan to encourage self-directed learning and optimize preparation.

Index

Part 1: Type

• Type 01: Choose the correct grammar to fill in the blank
• Type 02: Choose something similar in meaning to the underlined part
• Type 03: Choose something related to the content
• Type 04: Choose something that is the same as the content of the text or diagram
• Type 05: Arrange the order of the text
• Type 06: Choose the correct content to fill in the blank
• Type 07: Find vocabulary to fill in the blank and choose a topic
• Type 08: Find idioms or proverbs to fill in the blank and choose something that matches the content
• Type 09: Choose something that matches the character's feelings and the content of the text in the underlined part
• Type 10: Choose the title of a newspaper article that best explains it
• Type 11: Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank
• Type 12: Choose something that matches the content of the text
• Type 13: Choose the most appropriate topic of the text
• Type 14: Choose the most appropriate place for a sentence
• Type 15: Choose something that can be inferred from the character's feelings and the content of the text in the underlined part
• Type 16: Choose the most appropriate word and topic to fill in the blank
• Type 17: Select the most appropriate answer based on the writer's attitude and the content
• Type 18: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank considering the purpose of the text and the content

Part 2: Topics

• Topic 01: Clothing, Food, and Shelter
  • Hanok, Budaejjigae, Hanbok, Korean food, Gimbap, Gat, Kimjang, Rice cake, House shape, Temple food, Feng Shui site, Jangdokdae
• Topic 02: Science
  • Strata, Typhoon, Dragonfly, Ecosystem, Gravity, Earthquake and animals, Rotation and revolution, Migratory birds, Starlight, Convection phenomenon, Mushroom, Octopus
• Topic 03: Culture, Arts, and Sports
  • Military service benefits, Boryeong Mud Festival, Video rating system, Baseball AI referee, Golden goal, Praying hands, Spoon class theory, Cultural differences, Theater, OTT service, Cartoon art, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Si-Do
• Topic 04: Society
  • Kangaroo tribe, Pet-friendly restaurants, Pedestrian traffic light number display, Daylight saving time system, Gender equality, Nylon patients, Excessive packaging, NIMBY phenomenon, Overtourism, Counterfeit money, Multicultural society, Ticket scalping
• Topic 05: Education
  • Forest healing program, Literacy, El Sistema, Connection education, Career education, Driver's license renewal education for elderly drivers, Psychological treatment support for teachers, Drug prevention education, Multicultural education, Education in the era of artificial intelligence, Education support in rural areas, School violence prevention education (Byeolbyeol Camp)
• Topic 06: Medicine/Health
  • Telemedicine, Manual therapy, Dementia treatment, CPR, Spinach, Achilles tendon, Effects of gum, Vitamins, Lemon water, Artificial blood, Bio-printing, Appropriate sleep time
• Topic 07: History
  • Egyptian toothpaste, Jikji Simche Yojeol, Heo Nanseolheon, Rosetta Stone, Donggukjido, Pogye and barley wine, Radiocarbon dating, History, Gwanghaegun, Cultural restoration, Red liver pottery, Human sacrifice
• Topic 08: Environment
  • Organic compost manufacturing method, Upcycled products, Nomura jellyfish, Marine debris cleaning robot, Green sea turtle, Eco-friendly transportation, Asiatic black bear, Climate change and abnormal weather, Tumbler use, Environmental improvement charge system, Reducing disposable products use, Environmental protection
• Topic 09: Business and Economy
  • Subscription economy, Tariff, Vegan lifestyle, Young people avoiding small and medium-sized enterprises, Platform labor, Thin profit and high volume management strategy, Market revitalization plan, Re-employment of retirees, Corporate culture, Corporate success strategy, Yellow umbrella mutual aid, Merger and acquisition
• Topic 10: Literature
  • Park Da-jeong, "Father's Occupation," Seong Seok-je, "Speed Demon," Seong Seok-je, "Fake," Seong Seok-je, "One day a bicycle came into my life," Seong Seok-je, "Where did my cutting board go?" Lee Beom-seon, "Stray bullet"

Part 3: Practice

• Test 1
• Practice test 2
• 96th Past Exam Questions

Appendix

• Vocabulary List