PIRMĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
Learn: every book you’ve ever loved — from the thickest fantasy novel to the quickest holiday read — exists because a whole team of creative people brought it to life. Someone imagined the story, someone shaped the words, someone brought the characters onto the page with art, and someone made sure the book finally reached your hands. In this unit, you’ll explore the hidden world behind the shelves — the people, the process, and the magic that turns an idea into a real book. Ready to step behind the scenes? Let’s open the doors to the publishing world.
Word bank:
Part 1: People who Create or Read Books
author — [ˈɔːθə(r)] — a person who writes books or other long stories that are published for readers; grāmatas autors
The author surprised everyone by revealing that the scariest scene in the book was inspired by something that happened to him in real life.
bookworm — [ˈbʊk.wɜːm] — a person who is extremely passionate about reading and spends most of their free time with books; "grāmatu tārps", bibliofils, tāds, kam ļoti patīk un kas lasa daudz
I didn’t realise I had become a bookworm until my friends noticed I always carried a book “just in case.”
graphic designer — [ˌɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪ.nər] — a person who creates the visual look of things by arranging images, colours, and text, for example in book covers, posters, or magazines; grafikas dizainers
The graphic designer spent hours choosing the right colours and fonts, because even small details can change how a book feels.
illustrator — [ˈɪləstreɪtə(r)] — a person who creates the drawings or artwork that appear in books, helping to show the story or explain the text; ilustrators
The illustrator brought the characters to life with drawings so expressive that they almost seemed to step off the page.
poet — [ˈpəʊ.ɪt] — a person who writes poems that express feelings, ideas, or stories in a creative and artistic way; dzejnieks
The young poet kept a small notebook everywhere he went, ready to capture inspiration the moment it appeared.
reader — [ˈriːdə(r)] — a person who reads books for pleasure, learning, or interest; lasītājs
As a reader, I love the moment when a book becomes so good that I forget the world around me.
reviewer — [rɪˈvjuːə(r)] — a person who reads or watches something and then writes an opinion text about it, saying what is good or not so good, and whether it is worth reading or seeing; recenzents, kritiķis
The reviewer praised the book for its unforgettable characters, but also pointed out a few scenes that felt too predictable.
writer — [ˈraɪtə(r)] — a person who writes many types of texts, such as stories, articles, blogs, or scripts, but not necessarily books; rakstnieks
The writer admitted that the main character was inspired by someone he met years ago on a train.
Part 2: Book Production and Publication
book series — [bʊk ˈsɪə.riːz] — a set of books that follow the same characters or storyline, usually published one after another; grāmatu sērija
When the final part of the book series was released, fans lined up outside the bookstore before it even opened.
hardback — [ˈhɑːd.bæk] — a book with a strong, stiff cover made of thick cardboard, usually more durable than a paperback; grāmata cietos vākos
The library’s hardback books always survive longest — their strong covers protect them from being passed around hundreds of times.
paperback — [ˈpeɪpəbæk] — a book with a soft, flexible cover made of thick paper or thin cardboard, usually lighter and cheaper than a hardback; grāmata mīkstos vākos
The paperback edition was much cheaper, so everyone in class bought the same copy for our reading project.
print — [prɪnt] — to produce a text or image on paper using a printer or printing machine, usually making many copies; drukāt
The publisher announced they would print an extra thousand copies because the first edition sold out in one day.
publish — [ˈpʌb.lɪʃ] — to prepare and release a book so that people can buy it or read it; izdot
When the author decided to publish her first book, she never imagined it would become a bestseller.
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