“INPUT ACCEPTED.

START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.

The screen turn even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.

“I think we d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled out in terror, reaching for the power switch. A beam(光束) of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed：

“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL． DESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025

26. Why did Mark touch the computer against his father s warning?

A. He wanted to take a voyage.

B. He wanted to practice his skills. D. He was eager to do an experiment. B. In a computer company. D. In an information processing center. B. a company website D. an astronomy program

B. He didn t like the loud noise and light.

D. He was afraid something dangerous might happen. B. They were sent to another planet.

D. They were carried away to another country.

B

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C. He was so much attracted by it. A. In an electronic factory.

27. Where did the boy s father most likely work?

C. In a scientific research center. A. a computer game

28. Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of ________.

C. a software producer

29. Why did Jason want to shut off the computer?

A. He was afraid of being scolded. C. He didn t want to play games. A. They were blown into the air.

30. What happened to the boys at the end of the story?

C. They were hidden in the strong light.