English 11-th grade

  To my Teacher 
[translation from Armenian into English]


The teacher is the person who makes difficult things easy. Ralph Emerson ․․․

I always used to say, "Mom, is it easy to be a teacher?"
Always getting a negative answer, I started arguing with my mother. The dispute was always limited to my mother's words. "When you try to be a teacher one day, then you will have the answer to your question."

Then at school I had the opportunity to participate in the "Student as a teacher" project. I taught dance to our younger students.

As I taught, I realized that the most difficult thing that has ever been,  and will be is the profession of teacher. If you want to be a good teacher, you need to be with any kind of student. You have to try to find contact, to dive into her inner world, include in the lesson, encourage and finally LOVE, because every student feels if the teacher love him or not.

Every grade has its own challenges. It is said that if a student does not appropriate the lesson, then the teacher is to be to blame. So it’s False:

Tired of writing and reading in the first grade, we were learning to read, making the first steps into the new world, while not realizing it was the least we could do.

Now I'm studying in an institution where is a friendship between teacher and student, which is one of the most important criteria. I spend most of my time with people I have already loved. We talk and discuss different topics with each teacher.
With ecology teacher we learn environmental issues,We learn things that I didn't even know about years ago. We study word clusters with an English teacher to improve speech. With a history teacher we look for the ancient history of the country and so on.

They are the people who taught me that DIFFICULTY is the symbol of moving forward. That there is no expression "I can't, that's why I don't learn". There is a aim and a destination, you have to reach it at all costs.

And for the end, I would like to congratulate my TEACHERS who are by my side on every issue and will help me every time, whether it is early morning or late at night.  


Essay: If I can change the world 

A lot of people think about changing the world and making it a better place for people to live. This desire to change the world sounds very noble and heroic.
But the question is: Is it really possible? Is it possible to change the whole world, to make a huge difference on a global level?

Everybody understands that it is almost impossible for one person to change the world. Of course, there are small ways to make the world a better place. We can make positive changes for some individuals or even groups of people. Some of us can even make changes in whole communities and societies. But we cannot change the world outright.

 Everything that we have in the world today has been created by many generations of people over a long period of time. A single person or a few people simply cannot make global changes. Most important is this: if we want to change the world, we need to change ourselves first.

Even if you understand that you cannot change everything, you should at least use your creativity and pretend you can since your task is to prepare an essay “If I can change the world.”




Unknown Words 


1.Certainty — որոշակիություն
2.Uncertainly — անորոշ
3.Certain — որոշակի
4.Certify — հաստատել
5.Constraction — շինարաություն
6.Construct — կառուցել
7.Constructive — կառուցողական
8.Constructor — կառուցող
9.Truth — ճշմարտություն
10.Truly — իսկապես
11.True — ճիշտ
12.Truthful — ճշմարտացի
13.Incredulous — անհավատալի
14.Incredibly — անհավատալի
15.Incredibility — անհավատալիություն
16.Incredible — անհավատալի
17.Astronomy — աստղագիտություն
18.Astronomer — աստղագետ
19.Astronomically — աստղաբանական
20.Astronomical — աստղագիտական
21.Destructive — կործանարար
22.Destruction — ոչնչացում
23.Destory — ոչնչացնել
24.Destructively — կործանարար
25.Inventive — հնարամիտ
26.Inventor — գյուտարար
27.Invention — գյուտ
28.Invent — հորինել
29.Worth — արժե
30.Worthless — անօգուտ
31.Worthily — արժանիորեն
32.Worthwhile — արժանի
33.Originally — սկզբնապես
34.Origin — ծագում
35.Original — բնօրինակ
36.Originate — ծագում
37.Economize — տնտեսագիտություն
38.Economics — տնտեսական
39.Economy — տնտեսել
40.Economical — տնտեսություն. 


10 interesting places to visit in Armenia 

Probably you are already aware of Armenia places of interest such us Garni, Sevan or Tatev Monastery.
Thus, in its modest territory there are still some places you have no idea about. Only locals know that spots!
Like other places, these ones are also part of rich history and culture. They are worth visiting.
So, if you are a curious mind and intrigued to discover these enigmatic places.

1.   Jukhtak Monastery

Making an effort to read and understand the name of monastery? Probably it’s quite difficult! But don’t give up! Here the name of the monastery really matters. “Jukhtak” is the colloquial word for “twins”.
Still confused, because you think that word “twins” has nothing to do with monastery? You are in Armenia – the country of thousand and one churches. Every single thing connected with the construction of a church matters!
Jukhtak monastery is a 11th-12th century church located in Dilijan National Park. There are two churches. The larger church is called St. Gregory. Unfortunately, the dome collapsed long ago, but the main walls remain intact.
Not far from it St. Astvatsatsin, the smaller church stands. According to local legend, the churches were built in honor of two brothers! It’s one of the explanations to the name. The churches sit right in the clearing surrounded with trees.
The landscape is really catching. And it’s a good place to have a rest while in contact with God! The entrance is free
However, a little piece of the road to the churches you have to walk. But don’t worry. During your walk, you’ll experience the harmony and beauty of Armenian nature.

2. Lake “Kari”

 

If you are crazy about mountains then this lake may be one of your desired places to visit in Armenia. The lake is located in the slopes of Mount Aragats. It is formed mostly due to ice and snow. Accordingly, the water is quite cold.
In these sparkling waters one can see the lake floor very clearly. Locals say you can even count the stones in it. By the way, the name “kari or kar” is the Armenian version for English “stone”.
According to the legend St. Gregory the Illuminator climbed to the top of the mountain to pray. At that time, a lantern appeared right above his head from heavens. Natives believe that the lantern is still there and is hanging over the lake.
Only the chosen ones can see it. So, try your luck and head to lake “Kari”. May be you are the chosen one! Who know?

3.   Lake “Gosh”

Emerald green forests of Tavush Region have a lot to share. If you want to get in touch with nature, enjoy its calmness and fantastic scenery, then take a trip to the lake “Gosh”.
Located in the heart of the forests, far from human touch, the lake becomes more catching. It is one of the Armenia points of interests for those who love to explore the nature.
Besides, Lake Gosh is one of the marvelous destinations for camping, hiking, fishing and even jeep touring. But before getting to the lake, don’t miss the chance to admire another amazing heritage of Armenian architecture. It is Goshavank monastery complex in the 12th century.
It will take you nearly two hours to get to this point from Yerevan.

4.   Lastiver

 Even during the ancient times, the primitive man knew; nature may heal. Yeah! When thinking about this concept Lastiver comes to mind as one of the places to visit in Armenia. It is located in Tavush Region, not far from city of Ijevan.
Lastiver Cave, waterfalls and little wooden houses are the favorite places of Armenians to hang out with friend or family.
During middle ages the Cave served as a hiding place for locals. As for the waterfall, it is one of the wonders of Nature. The pond that takes up the cave never changes the water level, even if you try to remove it.
Campground is built near the river. So, when in Lastiver, you merge with nature and get rid of bad emotions. It will take you some three hours to get to Lastiver from Yerevan. You just have to arrive in Ijevan from Northern station and ask locals to take you to Lastiver.

5. Sevsar (Black Mount)


It needs no proof that Armenia is the cradle of mankind. People were familiar with science, arts and crafts. Besides Armenians were astronomers as well. There are evidences to support the fact.
Karahunj in Syunik Region and Sevsar in Gegharkunik Region come to prove it. An ancient petroglyph was found on the slopes of Sevsar in north Armenia. Yet, some scholars think that the rock paintings are linked to arrivals of aliens and featured the stars on the rocks.
They tend to think that way because it’s hard to believe that people leaving in the 3rd millennia would be able to explore the Universe. But, this is Armenia and natives are very talented. So, everything is possible.
However, the real meaning of these petroglyphs hasn’t yet been encoded. If want to take glimpse at the secrets of the past and want to unveil it on your own, just head to Gegharkunik Region! Mysterious Sevsar is really amazing place to visit in Armenia.

 

6. “The Army” of Khachkars (Cross stones)

 

Cross stones are one of the symbols of Armenia. Whenever you choose places to visit in Armenia, you probably come across some churches or sacred points that stand out with their unique khachkars with subtle ornaments.
However, there is place here that is known as “the army” of khachkars. The name is not an accidental choice. It bears its history. The village Noratus located in Gegharkunik Region is very famous for its cross-stone army.
The history of 900 cross stones dates back to 9-18 centuries. They are of about 1.5 meters. The legend states that once ottoman troops invaded Gegharkunik. The prince Gegham had a little number of soldiers. What he did was to order locals to put military clothes on cross stones.
The enemy got the impression that Gegham’s troops were larger in number than his. They just ran away. This is how the stones saved Armenians and the place got its name.


 

7. Lori Fortress

 Armenians have always been devoted Christians and educated people. They built churches and schools all around Armenia. Besides, they knew how to defend themselves as well. They constructed fortresses as well.
Though partly in ruins, these buildings are in Armenia points of interest. So, meet one of Lori fortress in the town of Stepanavan, Lori Region. The fortress was built by David Anhoghin in 10th century.
This defensive complex was a real safeguard for the town. Today the ruins of various buildings include two preserved bath-houses. The fortress rested on a mountain plateau surrounded by deep ravine of Dzoraget river.
Two bridges linked the two sides of the ravine. One of them was destroyed, whereas the second one was restored and is used by the residents of Stepanavan.

8. Tavush Fortress or Fortress of Tslik Amram


The ministers in Medieval Armenia used to live in fortresses. The Tavush fortress belong to minister Tslik Amram, under Bagratuni dynasty in the 10th century.
As you may guess, the fortress is located in Tavush Region and it will take some three hours to rich there from Yerevan. Believe us, it’s worth seeing. Resting at the top of a hill, the fortress had running water.
By the way, this is not the only fortress in Armenia that had water supply. This fortress was an administrative center as well. During excavations, clay vessels, glass necklaces and ion weapons were found, dating back to 5-4thB.C. This means the site was populated even before the Bagratuni dynasty.

9. Tapi Fortress or Fortress of Gevorg Marzpetuni

 Gevorg Marzpetuni is one of the famous and devoted commanders of medieval Armenian history. He owned this fortress.
So, Tapi Berd fortress or Gevorg Marzpetuni fortress represents a great architectural value. It is situated 6 km. north-west from Urtsadzor village, on the right bank of Khosrov river in Ararat Province, on the hills, and is surrounded by the walls having rectangular composition.
There are inhabited and economic vaulted constructions adjacent to the southern and eastern walls built in 10th-13th centuries. Inside the walls there is a 13th century church. The Tap place name is mentioned in the epigraphic inscriptions of 1256 on the northern walls of the church.
There are several fragments of khachkars also in the territory of the fortress.

10. Mansion of Aghasi Khanjyan

 Famous Armenians loved to spend their free time in picturesque town of Dilijan, Tavush Region. Beautiful nature and mild climate appealed them a lot.
The politician Aghasi Khanjyan was no exception. In the woods of Dilijan, he built a mansion. It was unique due to its architectural value.
Unfortunately, the building is severely damaged now. But still, when looking at it, one can understand how gorgeous it was in the past.
Locals love to spend their time near the mansion. The green clearing surrounded with trees, creates the impression like you are sitting somewhere in the heaven.



Phrasal verbs 


  1. fall behind-հետ մնալ
  2. feel down-նեղվել, ընկճվել
  3. find out- պարզել
  4. get along(on)-միմյանց հավանել
  5. get full-ավարտել, հաղթահարել
  6. get up-արթնանալ, ոտքի կանգնել
  7. give in-հանձնվել
  8. give up-դադարել, հրաժարվել, թողնել
  9. grow up-մեծանալ
  10. grow out- շորերը փոքրանալ
  11. hand on-փոխանցել
  12. have on-կրել
  13. keep away-մնալ հեռավորության վրա
  14. knock down-տապալել, հարվածել
  15. let down-հիասթափվել, հուսախաբ լինել
  16. look after-խնամել
  17. look out-զգույշ լինել
  18. look up-փնտրել ինֆորմացիա(բառարանում)
  19. look for-փնտրել
  20. look forward to-անհամբեր սպասել

Essay: We don't understand the value of the moment until it becomes MEMORY

When I was a girl of about 5 years , I went to the kindergarten. I wished to be adult, I wished to go to school, to do homework and etc. I was already tired of going everyday to the kindergarten and playing with toys or sleep there. I wanted to go to school.
And then when I went to school I realized that I missed the days, wich I spent at the kindergarten. I missed my sleeping hours, toys, my little friends. I couldn't go outside and play outdoor games because there were a lot of homework to do. So I didn't realize the value of that moments.
Now I'm a school girl and in a year I'll finish the school. So now I want to go to the university, to see the university life, to make new friends there, but I know that I'll miss these days wich I don't value, I will miss the days at school.
When you grow up you understand that there is nothing in 18. You were just enticed by the words of some people that 18 is the best age. There is nothing in 18 expect doing lessons and working hard to attend to the university. So I want to say... People appreciate every second of your life.  






Group work: 
We and our english group decided to make a project which will call <<Our Dictionary>>. 
1.What is the meaning of this project. 

We divided into several groups, and each group chose a theme on what words they want  to work. And then we'll learn all these words and play a game based on these word. So our group decided to chose law. I think that there are a lot of words and phrases that we don't know, and I think that someday we will need these words. 

First of all I want to say what is the Law

What is law 
The English word “law” refers to limits upon various forms of behaviour. Some laws are descriptive: they simply describe how people, or even natural phenomena, usually behave. An example is the rather consistent law of gravity; another is the less consistent laws of economics. Other laws are prescriptive - they prescribe how people ought to behave. For example, the speed limits imposed upon drivers prescribe how fast we should drive. They rarely describe how fast we actually do drive, of course.  
In all societies, relations between people are regulated by prescriptive laws. Some of them are customs - that is, informal rules of social and moral behaviour. Some are rules we accept if we belong to particular social institutions, such as religious, educational and cultural groups. And some are precise laws made by nations and enforced against all citizens within their power. 
Customs need not be made by governments, and they need not be written down. We learn how we are expected to behave in society through the instruction of family and teachers, the advice of friends, and our experiences in dealing with strangers. Sometimes, we can break these rules without suffering any penalty. But if we continually break the rules, or break a very important one, other members of society may ridicule us, act violently towards us or refuse to have anything to do with us. The ways in which people talk, eat and drink, work and relax together are usually called customs. 
Order is rich in meaning. Let's start with “law and order”. Maintaining order in this sense means establishing the rule of law to preserve life and to protect property. To the seventeenth century philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588—1679), preserving life was the most important function of law. He described life without law as life in a “state of nature”. Without rules people would live like predators, stealing and killing for personal benefit. 
The basic function of law, then, is to provide rules governing people in their relationships with others so that all people may live in maximum harmony. Every law restricts a person’s freedom to some extent, but these restrictions are usually necessary so that all people may have greater freedom. 



General legal terms. 
Ընդհանուր իրավաբանական պայմաններ

Words: 
crime - հանցագործություն 
criminal-հանցագործ 
investigator-քննիչ 
judge- դատավոր 
justice -արդարություն 
lawyer -փաստաբան 
notary-նոտար 
punishment-պատիժ  
to punish -պատժել 
legal -օրինական 

Phrases: 
to have full legal powers-ունենալ լիարժեք իրավական լիազորություններ  
lack of evidence-ապացույցների բացակայություն 
to take legal action-իրավական գործողություններ ձեռնարկել 
verbal agreement-բանավոր համաձայնություն 


Contract law. 
Պայմանագրային օրենսդրություն
Words: 
acceptance -ընդունում 
counteroffer-հակադարձող 
offer -առաջարկ 
offeror -առաջարկող 
rejection -մերժում 
under seal- կնիքի տակ 

Phrases:  

bilateral contract -երկկողմանի պայմանագիր 
binding contract-պարտադիր պայմանագիր 
contractual relationship -պայմանագրային հարաբերություններ 
legal consequences -իրավական հետևանքներ 
valid contract -վավեր պայմանագիր 



Intellectual property law. 
Մտավոր սեփականության օրենսդրություն
Words: 
licence-Լիցենզիա 
A patent-Արտոնագիր
Copyright-Հեղինակային իրավունք 
Disclosure-Բացահայտում 
Infringement-Խախտում 
Trademark-Ապրանքային նշան 

Phrases: 
copyright holder-հեղինակային իրավունքի սեփականատիրոջը 
author's rights-հեղինակի իրավունքները 
a commercial name-առևտրային անուն 
to renew a licence-լիցենզիան նորացնելու համար 
patent rights-արտոնագրային իրավունքներ 



Employment law. 
Աշխատանքային օրենք 
  
Words: 
A pension -Կենսաթոշակ 
Discrimination-Խտրականություն
Dismissal-Հեռացնել
Workforce-Աշխատուժ
Recruitment-Հավաքագրում 
  
Phrases: 
Trade union-Արհմիություն 
to pay back ետ վերադարձնել 
to settle a dispute վեճը լուծել
written agreement գրավոր համաձայնություն 



Court system. 
Դատական համակարգ
Word: 
defendant ամբաստանյալ
evidence ապացույցներ
verdict դատավճիռ
witness վկա
indictment մեղադրական եզրակացություն

Phrase: 
a criminal case քրեական գործ
a grave crime ծանր հանցագործություն
jury member ժյուրիի անդամ
legal action իրավական գործողություն

Types of crime: 
Հանցագործության տեսակները.

Word: 
A burglary Կողոպուտ
A murder Սպանություն
A robbery Կողոպուտ
Blackmail Շանտաժ
Fraud Խարդախություն 
Hijacking Առևանգում
Shoplifting Խանութ թալանել 

Phrase: 
Drug trafficking Թմրամիջոցների ապօրինի շրջանառություն
Illegal acts   Ապօրինի գործողություններ 


Links: 1234, 5, 6, 7, 8  

Group work members 

Milena Torosian 
Anna Stepanian 
Razmik Hunanian 
Arshak Minasian 
Ara Shahverdian 

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