Words Across Borders — uzdevums. Angļu valoda (Skola2030), Angļu valoda (B1).

A Latvian publishing house is preparing an English-language reading guide for an international book fair. The guide explains how writers use setting and atmosphere in stories. Several Latvian sentences now need accurate, natural English versions. Four translations have been suggested for each one but only one is suitable for publication.

1. Aprakstot tukšo dzelzceļa staciju un lietū mirgojošās laternas, autors jau pirmajā rindkopā iezīmē darbības vidi.

By describing the empty railway station and the lamps shining in the rain, the writer adds to the atmosphere in the very first paragraph.
By describing the empty railway station and the lamps shining in the rain, the writer sets the mood in the very first paragraph.
By describing the empty railway station and the lamps shining in the rain, the writer creates an atmosphere in the very first paragraph.
By describing the empty railway station and the lamps shining in the rain, the writer sets the scene in the very first paragraph.

2. Vecajai viesnīcai stāstā ir nozīmīga loma, jo tieši tur varoņi atrod vēstuli, kas maina notikumu gaitu.

The old hotel creates a mysterious atmosphere in the story because it is there that the characters find a letter that changes the course of events.
The old hotel appears in an important part of the story because it is there that the characters find a letter that changes the course of events.
The old hotel is mentioned in an important part of the story because it is there that the characters find a letter that changes the course of events.
The old hotel plays an important part in the story because it is there that the characters find a letter that changes the course of events.

3. Skats uz atklāto jūru rada lasītājam brīvības sajūtu.

The view of the open sea gives the reader a sense of adventure.
The view of the open sea gives the reader a sense of distance.
The view of the open sea gives the reader a sense of movement.
The view of the open sea gives the reader a sense of freedom.

5. Words Across Borders

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