Category: ESSAYS

This year I have developed a lot in both knowledge and values. I feel that my way of thinking becomes more mature every day, and I am becoming more responsible. I also participated in several projects that helped me work more independently and cooperate with my team.
We did a project about friendship called “Worksheet 1: Friendship Qualities & Reflection” and “Worksheet 2: Friendship Survey” This project taught me what true friendship means, what qualities a good friend should have, and how to value my friends more.
During the year, we also had a guest from the USA, Mr. Steve. With him, we did a project called “Unsung Hero” We wrote an essay with this title and then recorded our voices. After that, we gave our essays to artificial intelligence to check our mistakes. Then we asked artificial intelligence to give us questions and tasks to help us learn more. This project helped me improve my writing and speaking skills.
We also did a project about movies. We wrote about our favorite films of all time and their lessons. We also wrote about the soundtrack of our favorite movie and how it affects me and other people.
We did a project called “Religious Discrimination” This project taught me to respect different religions and understand that all people are equal and deserve respect.
We also did a project called “Moral Responsibility of Drug Users” This project helped me understand that people are responsible for their choices and actions.
Finally, we wrote “About the Lessons in High School” prepared a presentation, and presented it at school. This helped me feel more confident when speaking in front of others.

Besides the English projects, I also did several projects in Literature. One of them was “A Book Every Month” which continued during the whole year. This project helped me develop my reading skills, think more deeply about books, and understand the meaning and lessons in different stories.
We also did a project called “Reading Tumanyan” this project helped me better understand Armenian literature, the ideas of Hovhannes Tumanyan, and the values in his works.
In Ecology, we did a project called “Land Use” this project helped me understand how people use land and why it is important to protect nature.
IIn Spanish, I did a project where I chose the Spanish poet Rubén Darío and selected one of his poems, Amo, amas, to study, learn and then recorded our voices. I also chose a Spanish cartoon, translated its words, and made subtitles for it. I also wrote a project about “La Historia y los Datos de la Alhambra”. During the winter camp, I did a project about the sightseeing places of Spain. After that project, I chose a famous Armenian athlete, Artur Aleksanyan. I wrote about his life journey and achievements, and I also prepared a video about him.

During this year, I learned how to organize my time better, express my opinion more confidently, and not be afraid of making mistakes. I understood that every mistake is an experience that helps us grow. I also started to value hard work and determination more. This school year taught me that success comes through hard work and persistence, and I believe that this year’s experience will help me move more confidently toward my goals in the future.
At the same time, I also had some weaknesses. Sometimes I could not organize my time well and left some tasks for the last moment. Sometimes I was not as active in class as I could be, and there were moments when I doubted myself and my abilities. However, I understood my mistakes and I am trying to improve. I want to be more organized, participate more actively in lessons, and be more confident in myself.

I have many favorite films, and it is actually hard for me to choose just one. However, if I have to pick, I would like to talk about two films that I really love: The Maze Runner and Lost in Space.
First of all, “The Maze Runner” is very interesting because it is full of mystery and action. The story is about a group of teenagers who are trapped in a maze, and they try to find a way out. I like this film because it keeps you excited all the time. Also, the characters are brave, and they work together, which teaches us about friendship and teamwork.
On the other hand, “Lost in Space” is different, but it is also amazing. It is about a family that travels in space and faces many problems. I enjoy this film because it shows strong family relationships. Moreover, it has beautiful visuals and interesting science fiction ideas.
In my opinion, everyone should watch these films at least once. They are not only entertaining but also meaningful. I would definitely recommend them to my friends because they are exciting and emotional at the same time. However, some people might not like them if they are not interested in action or science fiction.
All in all, these two films are my favorites because they make me feel different emotions and teach important lessons.

1. What is religious discrimination?
Religious discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly or differently because of their religious beliefs or because they do not have a religion at all.

The Impact of Technology on Modern Life

I. Do the preparation exercise first and then read the article.

1. How many hours a day do you spend using technology?

I use my phone for 5-10 hour every day. With phone I do some of my homeworks, talk with my frineds, watch movies, reels. I actually use computer mainly for studying, but in free time I play games or watch something.

One of my most important skills is that I can learn things very easily when I am interested in them or I like them. When something really interests me, I can understand it quickly and remember the important parts. For example, I can learn Spanish or play the guitar very easily. Even though my memory is not very good in general, in these skills my memory is very good, and I can improve fast. When I learn a new song on the guitar or new words in Spanish, I enjoy the process, and I forget about time. My friends often say that I learn new things easily and that I am always interested in what I do.

My second skill is being organized. I always try to plan my day and organize my tasks. This helps me not only at school but also in my personal life. My friends say that I am very organized, and it makes it easier to finish tasks on time and work together with others.

My third skill is responsibility. I always try to finish my tasks on time and help other people when they need me. My friends trust me because they know I keep my promises and do not let them down.

In a small town, there was an unruly football team that everyone talked about. Their biggest rival was a strong team from the next city. Before the match, people were worried it might become violent because the competition between the teams was very intense.
During the game, one player pushed his opponent, and suddenly a brawl started on the field. The fight looked brutal, and the crowd became noisy and excited. One vicious player made a sudden thrust toward another, trying to take the ball in an aggressive way.
The referee blew the whistle again and again, trying to stop the whirling chaos. The smaller team, usually seen as the underdog, tried hard to stay calm. One bewildered fan even thought he was watching a duplicate of last year’s match because everything felt the same.

The journalist was very observant, and she could quickly identify small but important details. One day, she decided to commence writing a story about a terrible famine that had changed many lives. During the famine, many families had to migrate to other countries to survive. Some of them traveled by vessel, crossing the sea in search of hope.
Her goal was to revive the forgotten memories of that difficult time. The morning she visited the old village was hazy, but soon the sun began to gleam softly through the gray sky. She met an old man who chose to persist and stay in his home even when others were leaving.
When she finished her article, she gave it to the editor. The editor carefully read every word and said that the story was powerful and meaningful. The journalist felt proud because she had told the truth and used her voice to share an important part of history.

One day, the urban population noticed that factories were starting to pollute their city. The air was no longer audible with birds singing, but full of noise. A brave and frank girl decided to reveal the truth about the problem. She said it was urgent to prohibit harmful activities and decrease pollution. The mayor agreed and decided to abolish the old harmful rules.

Soon, the people began to ignite hope in their hearts and work together. In the end, they created an adequate plan to protect their city and make it clean again.