PIRMĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
Learn: adjectives are the soul of the English language. Without them, stories feel empty, descriptions fall flat, and emotions disappear from the page. But with just one powerful adjective, a book can suddenly become heartwarming, scary, magnificent, or even a must-read. Adjectives help us explain exactly how a story made us feel — whether it was easy to read, complicated, action-packed, or so brilliant that we couldn’t put it down. In this unit, you’ll learn the adjectives that bring reading to life.
Revise: you studied about adjectives in form 7. Revise it here: Adjectives
Now, are you ready to give your English a voice that’s richer, clearer, and full of feeling? Let’s begin.
Word bank:
action-packed — [ˌæk.ʃənˈpækt] — full of exciting events; aizraujošs
The book was so action-packed that every chapter felt like a new explosion of danger, mystery, or adventure.
brilliant — [ˈbrɪl.jənt] — used to say that a book is extremely good — exceptionally well-written, exciting, clever, or enjoyable. It shows that the reader thinks the book stands out in quality; izcils
The author’s brilliant storytelling turned a simple idea into something unforgettable.
complicated — [ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd] — something that is difficult to understand because it has too many details, many steps, or a confusing structure. A complicated book may include lots of characters, plotlines, technical information, or unusual language, making it hard to follow; sarežģīts
The storyline was so complicated that I kept flipping back to earlier chapters to remind myself who was who.
easy-to-read — [ˈiːzi tə ˈriːd] — a description used for text that is simple, clear, and not difficult to understand. It means the language, structure, or style is straightforward, so the reader can follow it without effort; tāds, ko ir viegli uztvert, lasīt
Even though the topic was serious, the writer’s simple style made the text surprisingly easy-to-read.
hard-to-read — [hɑːd tə ˈriːd] — used to describe text that is difficult to understand or follow. It may be hard to read because the vocabulary is advanced, the sentences are long or complex, the ideas are unclear, or the writing style is confusing or dense; tāds, ko ir grūti lasīt, uztvert
Even though the story was interesting, the writing style made it surprisingly hard-to-read.
heartwarming — [ˈhɑːtˌwɔː.mɪŋ] — (especially of an event, action, or story) seeming to be something positive and good and therefore causing feelings of pleasure and happiness; sirsnīgs, aizkustinošs, saviļņojošs
The ending was so heartwarming that I couldn’t help smiling, even though I was close to tears.
magnificent — [mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt] — used to describe something (including a book) that is extremely impressive, beautiful, or powerful in quality. A magnificent book feels outstanding, memorable, and crafted with great skill — something that leaves a strong positive impact on the reader; lielisks, brīnišķīgs
The author’s magnificent writing turned an ordinary moment into something breathtaking.
must-read — [ˌmʌst ˈriːd] — a book (or article/text) that is highly recommended because it is very important, interesting, or valuable. Calling something a must-read means people should not miss it; tāds, ko ļoti rekomendē izlasīt
As soon as I finished the first chapter, I knew this book was a must-read — the kind you immediately recommend to everyone you know.
powerful — [ˈpaʊə.fəl] — sed to describe a book that has a strong emotional impact, leaves a deep impression, or conveys ideas in a very effective and moving way. A powerful book can change the reader’s thinking or feelings because of its message, writing style, or storytelling; emocionāli spēcīgs
Our teacher said it was a powerful novel, and she was right — every chapter hit harder than the last.
readable — [ˈriːdəbl] — describes a book or text that is easy and pleasant to read — clear, well-written, and not too complicated; viegli lasāms, interesants
I love books that are readable because they pull you into the story without making you struggle with the language.
scary (also: scarey) — [ˈskeə.ri] — describes something (including a book) that causes fear, makes the reader feel frightened, tense, or uneasy; bailīgs, biedējošs, drausmīgs
I didn’t expect a children’s book to be so scary, but one scene gave me goosebumps.
silly — [ˈsɪl.i] — said to describe something (including a book) that is not serious, a bit foolish, or nonsense-like — often in a light, humorous way; muļķīgs
Some scenes were completely silly — talking vegetables, confused pirates, and a cat that thought it was a detective.
touching — [ˈtʌtʃɪŋ] — said to describe a book, story or moment that is emotionally moving, making the reader feel sympathy, warmth, or even bringing tears; aizkustinošs
The final chapter was so touching that I had to blink away tears before I could continue reading.
well-written — [ˌwel ˈrɪtn] — describes a book that is skillfully and clearly written, with good language, structure, and style. It means the writing quality is high; labi, meistarīgi uzrakstīts
The novel was so well-written that I forgot I was reading — the scenes played in my mind like a movie.
Revise: to talk about books confidently and naturally, you need strong phrases for expressing likes and dislikes — they help you explain your opinions clearly, compare different stories, and describe what kind of reading truly speaks to you. You studied this in form 7: How to talk about likes and dislikes