2026 KIIP Level 4 Midterm Mock Exam & Full Guide 03(중간평가)

The Key to Passing KIIP Level 4! Master Essential Vocabulary, Grammar, and Korean Society Concepts.

2026 KIIP Level 4 Midterm CBT Mock Exam 03

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This post is the third mock exam designed to help you prepare for the KIIP Level 4 (Intermediate 2) Midterm Evaluation. In this third set, we focus heavily on advanced grammatical structures (such as -는 데다가, -은/는커녕, -되) and reading comprehension regarding social changes (neologisms, dialects) and news reports (arson/accidents) that are guaranteed to appear on the exam.

Scoring 80 to 90+ points on this exam will make your transition to Level 5 (Comprehensive Evaluation) much smoother. Test your skills now with our carefully selected 19 essential questions!

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Vocabulary & Synonyms
병행하다, 극복하다, 접속하다 (Q1–Q8)

Essential Grammar
-는커녕, -ㄹ 만하다, -되 (Q9–Q17)

Korean Society & Reading
Neologisms, dialects, news (Q18–Q19)

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Level 4 Midterm Mock Exam 03

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Midterm Key Concepts Review

PART 1: Vocabulary & Synonyms

병행하다 [byeong-haeng-ha-da]

Vocab: To handle or do two things simultaneously. (Collocation: 일과 육아를 병행하다 - to juggle work and childcare).

마침 [ma-chim]

Adverb: Just in time, luckily, right at that moment. (e.g., 마침 버스가 왔어요 - The bus arrived just in time).

하객 [ha-gaek] vs 조문객 [jo-mun-gaek]

Vocab: 하객 refers to guests attending a congratulatory event (like a wedding). 조문객 (문상객) refers to mourners attending a funeral.

짐작하다 ➔ 예상하다 / 추측하다

Synonyms: 짐작하다 [jim-jak-ha-da] is synonymous with 'to expect' or 'to guess' (예상하다, 추측하다).

PART 2: Essential Grammar

N + -은/는커녕

Grammar: Used to emphasize that not only is the preceding noun impossible, but even a lesser thing is impossible. Translates to "let alone". (e.g., 아침밥은커녕 물도 못 마셨다 - I couldn't even drink water, let alone eat breakfast.)

V + -(으)ㄹ 만하다

Grammar: Indicates that an action is worth doing. Often used for recommendations. (e.g., 이 책은 읽어 볼 만해요 - This book is worth reading.)

V + -되

Grammar: Attaches a condition to an action. Translates to "Do [A], but under the condition that [B]". (e.g., 식사를 하되 매운 음식은 피하세요 - You may eat, but avoid spicy food.)

PART 3: Society & Reading Comprehension

신조어 [sin-jo-eo] & 사투리(방언)

Society: 신조어 (Neologisms) are newly coined words representing new trends, which can sometimes cause a generation gap. 사투리/방언 (Dialects) are regional language variations differing from standard Korean (표준어).

방화 [bang-hwa] & 대피하다 [dae-pi-ha-da]

News terms: 방화 (Arson) is the crime of intentionally starting a fire. 대피하다 (Evacuate) means to escape to a safe place during emergencies.

 

Full Solution Guide (Bilingual)

Q1. Vocabulary (Simultaneous Action)Answer: 1) 병행하기가

[해설] 육아와 일을 '동시에 같이 하다'는 의미의 고급 어휘는 병행하다입니다.

[EN] Doing childcare and work at the same time is 'Byeong-haeng-ha-da' (to juggle/do simultaneously).

Q2. Adverb (Timing)Answer: 1) 마침

[해설] 걱정하던 차에 타이밍이 아주 좋게 (운이 좋게) 일어난 상황을 나타내는 부사는 마침입니다.

[EN] 'Ma-chim' (just in time / luckily) is used when timing works out perfectly.

Q3. Vocabulary (Internet)Answer: 1) 접속해서

[해설] 인터넷 네트워크 등에 연결하여 들어가는 행위를 접속하다라고 합니다.

[EN] Connecting to the internet is called 'Jeop-sok-ha-da' (to access/connect).

Q4. Vocabulary (Guests)Answer: 1) 하객

[해설] 결혼식처럼 축하하는 자리에 온 손님은 하객입니다. (장례식 손님은 조문객)

[EN] Guests attending a congratulatory event (wedding) are called 'Ha-gaek'. Mourners are 'Jo-mun-gaek'.

Q5. Vocabulary (Overcoming)Answer: 1) 극복해야

[해설] 어려움이나 장애물을 이겨내는 것을 극복하다라고 합니다.

[EN] Getting past difficulties or obstacles is 'Geuk-bok-ha-da' (to overcome).

Q6. Synonym (Guess/Expect)Answer: 1) 예상하셨다시피

[해설] '짐작하다'는 상황을 보고 미리 생각해보는 것으로 예상하다, 추측하다와 뜻이 같습니다.

[EN] 'Jim-jak-ha-da' (to guess/surmise) is a synonym for 'Ye-sang-ha-da' (to expect).

Q7. Grammar (Obligation)Answer: 1) 와야

[해설] 반드시 지켜야 하는 필수 조건을 나타낼 때 -아/어야를 사용합니다.

[EN] '-a/eo-ya' (must/have to) is used to express a mandatory condition (Must come with parents).

Q8. Vocabulary (Antonym for Busy)Answer: 1) 한가한

[해설] 일이 끝나서 바쁘지 않은 상태를 나타내는 '바쁘다'의 반대말은 한가하다입니다.

[EN] The opposite of 'Busy' (바쁘다) is 'Han-ga-ha-da' (Free / Not busy).

Q9. Grammar (Guess + Reason)Answer: 1) 들지도 모르니까

[해설] 수리비가 많이 나올 수 있다는 '추측'을 이유로 들며 조언하므로 -ㄹ지도 모르니까가 적절합니다.

[EN] '-l-ji-do mo-reu-ni-kka' combines a guess (it might cost a lot) with a reason (therefore, buy a new one).

Q10. Grammar (Indirect Command)Answer: 1) 오라고 했어요

[해설] 다른 사람이 한 '명령/지시(~오세요)'를 간접적으로 전달할 때는 -(으)라고 하다를 씁니다.

[EN] To report a command (Come by 8:50), use the indirect speech form '-(eu)ra-go ha-da'.

Q11. Grammar (Result of Extreme state)Answer: 1) 긴장한 나머지

[해설] 어떤 감정(긴장)이 너무 커서 부정적인 결과를 가져왔을 때 -(으)ㄴ 나머지를 씁니다.

[EN] '-(eu)n na-meo-ji' is used when an extreme emotion or state (being nervous) causes a specific result.

Q12. Grammar (Addition)Answer: 1) 나쁜 데다가

[해설] '건강에 나쁘다'는 사실에 '쓰레기 증가'라는 부정적 사실이 더해지므로 -는 데다가를 씁니다.

[EN] '-neun de-da-ga' is used to add one fact to another (bad for health AND creates trash).

Q13. Grammar (Let alone)Answer: 1) 커녕

[해설] 기대했던 기본적인 것(아침밥)은 당연히 못 했고, 훨씬 쉬운 것(물 마시기)조차 못했을 때 -은/는커녕을 씁니다.

[EN] '-eun/neun-keo-nyeong' means "let alone". (Couldn't even drink water, let alone eat breakfast).

Q14. Grammar (Worth doing)Answer: 1) 읽어 볼 만해요

[해설] 어떤 것을 하는 데 가치가 있다고 추천할 때 -(으)ㄹ 만하다를 사용합니다.

[EN] '-(eu)l man-ha-da' means an action is worth doing. (This book is worth reading).

Q15. Grammar (Condition)Answer: 1) 하되

[해설] 앞의 행동을 허락하지만 뒤에 조건(매운 것은 피하라)을 붙일 때 -되를 씁니다.

[EN] '-doe' attaches a condition. (You may eat meals, but avoid spicy food).

Q16. Grammar (No other choice)Answer: 1) 살 수밖에 없어요

[해설] 다른 방법이나 선택지가 전혀 없음을 나타낼 때 -(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다를 사용합니다.

[EN] '-(eu)l su-bak-kke eop-da' means there is no other choice but to do the action.

Q17. Expression (Encouragement)Answer: 1) 포기하지 말고

[해설] 아쉬워하는 사람에게 중간에 그만두지 말고 다시 도전하라는 의미로 포기하다(give up)를 썼습니다.

[EN] 'Po-gi-ha-ji mal-go' means "Don't give up" (Try again!).

Q18. Society (Language Trends)Answer: 1) 신조어

[해설] 사회 변화에 따라 과거에 없던 새로운 사물이나 개념을 표현하기 위해 만들어진 새로운 단어는 신조어입니다.

[EN] Newly coined words created to express modern trends are called 'Sin-jo-eo' (Neologisms).

Q19. Reading (News Report)Answer: 1) 사망자가 50명, 부상자가 30명 발생했다 (틀림)

[해설] 지문에 따르면 50여 명과 30여 명은 '대피한' 인원이며, 사망자는 발생하지 않았고 부상자만 10여 명입니다.

[EN] The text states there were ZERO deaths and around 10 injuries. The 50 and 30 figures were the number of people who evacuated.

 

Test Your Skills with Set 04

Fantastic work on completing the third mock exam! By now, you should be getting familiar with the test format and essential grammar. Ready to test your knowledge further? Dive into Mock Exam Set 04 below!

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