Having struggled with financial difficulties for six months and failing to find a way out, I had to close my technology writing business. Fortunately, I found a new job as a salesperson and soon got a client. At the time, I wondered if it was too good to be true.
By the second month, something didn't seem right, and I developed a bad feeling about the client and the work. When the third month's check didn't arrive on time, I sent the client an e-mail to find out what was going on. But there was no reply. Then I sent another e-mail, and another. The check never arrived, and I never heard from the client again. With no hope in sight, I hit rock bottom. Panic replaced cautious optimism along with my last self-confidence.
I hid myself from friends and locked myself in my room. One night, the phone rang. The call was from Eric, a friend of mine from high school. When he was in high school, he told me many times about his parents' divorce and his loss of confidence in the college entrance examination. During the difficult time, I gave him much comfort and encouragement. Later, he went to college and was always grateful for what I had done.
After the greetings, I told my problems and challenges, hoping my friend would say something comforting. What I didn't expect was a string of sharp words. "What is wrong with you? You can do anything you want to do," he said. "You are a writer, so start writing. Write for magazine." "Write for magazine? Are you out of your mind? I don't know the first thing about writing for magazine, let alone write things that anyone would want to read. And I have to know where I can send an application form-to what magazine and to what editor," I shouted at him.
注意：1）续写词数应为150左右；
2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1 : Surprisingly, I felt a little better after the shouting.
Paragraph 2 : On finishing the application form I sent it to the editor.
