Professor Sly is very skilled. He teaches all students potions. His main potion helps study focus. But the potion blows hot and cold. One student drinks the clear liquid. He starts to read very quickly. He knows all the hard answers now. Another student drinks the same cup. She feels completely sleepy then. She instantly falls fast asleep. Sly writes notes quickly now. He does not know the exact mix. He wants perfect consistency. The students watch the crazy cup. They do not want the wrong effect. Sly mixes new strange powders. He hopes the potion works right. The liquids only change colors. Sly just smiles weakly now. He needs much luck next time.
📚 2. Story Vocabulary and Phrase
Review five key words and phrases from the story. Learn the meaning and the part of speech for each item.
| Word / Phrase | Description | Sentence |
| skilled (adj.) | Having the ability or talent to do something very well. | My sister is very skilled at drawing. |
| focus (n.) | Attention or effort that is put on one thing. | I need to focus on my work right now. |
| quickly (adv.) | Moving or doing something at a fast speed. | The cat runs quickly after the mouse. |
| sleepy (adj.) | Feeling tired and wanting to sleep right now. | I always feel sleepy after a big lunch. |
| consistency (n.) | The quality of always being the same; not changing. | We need consistency for good results. |
📝 3. Story Exercise: True or False?
Read the story carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
- Professor Sly is a new teacher at the magic school.
- The professor’s main potion helps students feel very sleepy.
- One student drinks the liquid and knows all the hard answers.
- Professor Sly knows the exact mix to make the potion work right.
- The liquids only change colors at the end of the class.
Answers
- False. Professor Sly is very skilled, suggesting he is an experienced teacher.
- False. The potion helps study focus (or makes them sleepy), not just sleepy.
- True. One student knows all the hard answers now after drinking it.
- False. Sly does not know the exact mix and wants perfect consistency.
- False. The liquids change colors and Sly just smiles weakly.
🗣️ 4. Let’s talk about it
Let’s discuss the story’s themes. Use the ” Answer Tip” to help you start your sentences.
If the potion blows hot and cold, what makes you lose consistency in your daily life?
Simple Answer Tip: “I lose consistency when I am too sleepy.”
What is one thing you are very skilled at, and what is one thing you need to focus on?
Simple Answer Tip: “I am very skilled at cooking, but I need to focus on my English grammar.”
What do you do quickly, and what do you do slowly?
Simple Answer Tip: “I eat very quickly, but I write my reports very slowly.”
