She relates a story about her own excitement at being in New York City.
"like a sunbeam" - it is used to give deeper meaning and description to what her face looks like in person so the reader can feel as if they are standing in front of her seeing that face.
If u agree, start with:
I agree with the film that love is not permanent because....
If u disagree, say:
Despite, what the film is portraying, I disagree. I believe that love is likely to be permanent because....
The answer is appalled.
Explanation:
Appalled means horrified or unsatisfied.