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I have always loved the fast-paced atmosphere of this modern city.It keeps my mindsharp and quick.With my bagful ofcopes ofmy first book,Iset ou to sell them.I walkedalong the busy streets stoppingat every possible bookstore,trying to persuade them tostock()my book.But every manager I spoke to gave me the same answer-"Sorry,we are notinterested.”I was sad.I had put my heart and soul into my book,and here I was,facing manyrejections.But I refused to give up.I knew that I needed to get my books sold.As I walked,lost in my thoughts,someone tapped my shoulder.I turned around and saw a young man,probably in his mid-twenties,smiling at me."Excuse me,Miss.I couldn't help but overhearyour conversation with that bookstore manager.I happen to own a small bookstore a fewblocks from here.I would be happy to stock your book,"the man said.I couldn't believe my luck.I followed the young man to his bookstore.He introducedhimself as Alex,and we ended up chatting for hours.He had a love for books and was glad to务help a struggling author like me.From that day on,Alex's bookstore became my go-to placeto sell my books.学Months went by,and slowly,my books started selling well.Alex and I became greatfriends,and he even recommended my books to his customers.I was happy and grateful for等his support,but my journey was not smooth.注意：子1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。One day,as I got to the bookstore,I noticed many people outside.With the help of our supporters,we were able to reopen the bookstore.(高一英语第10页（共10页】24=81A