B2 English Reading – Short Story & Vocabulary Quiz
Professor Anya, a devoted scientist, was determined to create a groundbreaking new AI. Her lab was filled with the latest wireless technology, all designed to ensure her project’s success. One Tuesday, however, something extraordinary happened. Her main computer got infected.
It wasn’t an ordinary virus. Instead of deleting files, it started playing silly sound effects at random. A sudden “boing!” would interrupt a serious calculation, or a “quack!” would echo during a video call. Anya initially thought it was a prank. Her remaining patience was tested. She tried to make the computer stop, but it seemed to resist every command.
The virus was incredibly contagious. Soon, all the lab’s wireless devices were infected, from the 3D printer to the coffee machine. The lab became a symphony of absurd noises. The expense of fixing it was rising, and Anya was really worried about it.
She finally realized the virus was a sophisticated piece of code designed to spread joy, not destruction. When Anya realized it, instead of trying to decrease its influence, decided to convert the chaos into a special research opportunity. The “Giggle Virus,” as it became known, became a common topic of discussion, and Anya even managed to get a research grant for studying its effects on productivity.