Have you ever wondered how a book is made? It needs a lot of people to make a book. It can take months, or even years, for a book to go from an idea to a finished book.
A book begins when a writer comes up with an idea for a book.
Next, a writer may plan the book by making an outline (提纲). Sometimes writers do research to gather information. They may read books or articles. They may interview people or visit places.
Then, the writer begins to write. Writers may write for months or years to finish a manuscript. A manuscript is the text (文稿) a writer writes for publication.
Finally, the writer sends the completed manuscript to a publisher. If the publisher decides to publish the book, the writer works with an editor (编辑). An editor reads the manuscript. Then he or she recommends changes to improve the book.
After the writer makes the changes, a designer may decide how the book will look. The designer may choose the size, shape, and type styles for the book. An illustrator is chosen to draw pictures for the book. It may take months to draw all the pictures.
The finished art is then sent to the publisher. The designer adjusts (调整) how the pictures and words fit together on the pages. The completed pages are sent to the printer.
The printer uses huge printing presses (印刷机) to make the pages. The pages are fixed together. The book cover is added. The finished books are then sent to the publisher’s warehouse (仓库). They are stored there until they are bought by libraries and bookstores.
E-readers have changed how some books are made. Some writers do not use a publisher at all. Instead of sending a manuscript to a publisher, some writers turn their manuscripts into e-books themselves. Finally, a writer’s e-book is uploaded (上传) to virtual (虚拟的) bookstores on the Internet. Customers (顾客) can buy and download e-books from these websites.
( ) 1. According to the passage, the designer’s job is to ________.
A. draw pictures for the book B. make an outline of the book
C. decide how the book will look D. correct some mistakes in the book
( ) 2. The writer uses the last paragraph to ________.
A. introduce the history of e-books
B. describe the disadvantages (缺点) of e-books
C. show the development (发展) of making a book
D. ask customers to support writers in making a book
( ) 3. The writer talks about how to make a book by ________.
A. giving causes B. showing steps (步骤)
C. giving examples D. talking about opinions (观点)
( ) 4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. From Idea to Book. B. Different Kinds of Books.
C. Workers in the Publishing House. D. Between Publishers and Customers.

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