第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a lively city, there was a small bookstord hidden between two tall buildings. It wasn't the most attractive pluce,
but it had an undeniable charm. The owner
David, had inherited (17k) the store from his grandfather. Every day,
he opened its creaky (11 wit d9) doors and greeted his customers with a smile, even though his heart was heavy.
David had been struggling with his business for months. Online stores had taken over the market, and fewer people walked into his store. He had always believed in the magic of physical books, but with bills piling up and his savings running low, he was beginning to lose hope.
One rainy afternoon, as David sat behind the counter, staring at the closure sign on the door, a young woman entered. Her name was Sophie, und she was new to the city, She had heard about the bookstore from a friend and decided to check it out.
Sophie wandered through the passages, running her fingers along the spines of the books. There was something warm and comforting about the place—despite its worn-out shelves and faded sign outside. After a while, she picked up a book on gardening—a topic she had recently become passionate about—and brought it to the counter. David greeted her, still burdened with his worries.
"It seems like you're really into gardening, " he said softly.
Sophie smiled, "Yes, it's been such a peaceful escape for me lately. " David rang up the book and said,
"I hope it helps you grow your garden. Plants are like people. They need care,
but they can really bloom if you give them the right environment. "
Before leaving with the book, Sophie turned to him. "There's something special about this place. I hope you keep
it open for a long time.
David watched as she stepped out into the rain, her smile lingering (#STri) in his mind. That night, for the first time in weeks, he didn't feel the heavy weight of worry. Instead, he thought about Sophie's words. Maybe it wasn't about making the store bigger or more popular. Maybe it was about creating an environment where people felt
welcomed—and that wus enough to keep going.
注意：
（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。
The next day, David decided to make a change.
Months later, David received a letter from Sophie.
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