Room 303 holds two clocks. Clock A stands near the window. Clock B hides on the desk. The clocks are partners in crime. They never talk to the staff. They only share one secret. Smith must wake up tomorow. He needs to catch his morning flight. Clock A flashes the number seven. Clock B keeps its screen fully dark. Clock A waits for a long second. Clock B prepares a loud sound. Clock A begins a small movement. Clock B then starts its big ring. The sound is loud and very sudden. Smith jumps high from the bed. He does not know their bad plan. The clever clocks win their game. They stop ringing quickly now. They quietly wait for tomorrow.
📚 Story Vocabulary and Phrase
Review five key words and phrases from the story. Learn the meaning, the part of speech, and see a simple example sentence for each item.
| Word / Phrase | Description | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| partner in crime (n. phrase) | A person who helps you do something, usually something mischievous or wrong. | My partner in crime helped me eat the last cookie. |
| staff (n.) | All the people who work for a company or organization. | The hotel staff is very kind to us. |
| flight (n.) | A trip by plane, especially a regular service. | Our flight leaves at noon today. |
| prepares (v.) | Gets ready for something in advance. | She prepares her food before going to work. |
| sudden (adj.) | Happening quickly and without warning. | There was a sudden change in the weather. |
📝 Story Exercise: True or False?
Read the story carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
- Clock B is easy to see because it stands near the window.
- The two clocks work together to share one secret.
- Mr. Smith needs to wake up for an important business call.
- Clock A starts moving first, before Clock B rings loudly.
- The clocks will wait until the next week to try the same plan.
Answers
- False. Clock A stands near the window, but Clock B hides on the desk.
- True. The clocks share one secret plan and are partners.
- False. He needs to catch his morning flight, not a business call.
- True. Clock A begins a small movement before Clock B starts its big ring.
- False. The clocks quietly wait for tomorrow, not the next week.
🗣️ Let’s talk about it
Let’s discuss the story’s themes. Use the ” Answer Tip” to help you start your sentences if each question is difficult.
What is the best team you are a part of?
Simple Answer Tip: “My best team is my family.
What secret thing would you ask your phone or computer to do?
Simple Answer Tip: I ask my phone to buy new clothes.
What if you miss an important flight?
Simple Answer Tip: I would feel very angry.
