2024-2025學(xué)年四川省瀘州市高一下學(xué)期7月期末英語(yǔ)質(zhì)量檢測(cè)試題本試卷分為試題卷和答題卡兩部分、其中試題卷由和組成，共10頁(yè)；答題卡共2頁(yè)。滿(mǎn)分150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘。注意事項(xiàng)：1．答題前，考生務(wù)必在答題卡上將自己的學(xué)校、班級(jí)、姓名用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆填寫(xiě)清楚，同時(shí)用2B鉛筆將考號(hào)準(zhǔn)確填涂在“考號(hào)”欄目?jī)?nèi)。2．選擇題使用2B鉛筆填涂在答題卡對(duì)應(yīng)題目標(biāo)號(hào)的位置上，如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦擦干凈后再選涂其它答案；非選擇題用0.5毫米黑色簽字筆書(shū)寫(xiě)在答題卡的對(duì)應(yīng)框內(nèi)，超出答題區(qū)域書(shū)寫(xiě)的答案無(wú)效；在草編紙、試題卷上答題無(wú)效。3．考試結(jié)束后將答題卡收回。第I卷（選擇題，共95分）第一部分聽(tīng)力（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分30分）做超時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)間將試題上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答超卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分7.5分）聽(tīng)下面5對(duì)話(huà)。每及對(duì)話(huà)后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽(tīng)先每反對(duì)話(huà)后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間未回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話(huà)僅讀一迫。1.Whorecommendsusinganc-book?A.GillB.Mary.C.Jonnthan.B.Mary.C.Jonnthan.2.Whendoesthemanstarttoworkeveryday?A.Ata.m.B.Ata.m.B.At11:00a.m.C.At6:00p.m.3.Howwouldthewomanprobablydescribeberself?A.Sociable.B.Creative.C.Careful.4.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabour?A.Buyingsomefooditems.B.Gettingreadyfordinner.C.Invitingsomeoneovertotheirbome.5.Whatwillthewoman'sgrandparentsdonext?A.Takeataxi.B.Drivebackhome.C.Pickthewoman'sautup.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分22.5分）聽(tīng)下面5及對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽(tīng)先后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話(huà)或獨(dú)白讀兩追。聽(tīng)第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whatdoesthemanlikebestaboutthisholiday?A.Theparties.B.Thepaperart.C.Thedancingperformances.7.Whyisthewomancelebratingthisholiday?A.Shewantstosharethehappiness.B.It'satraditioninherbometown.C.Shewasinvitedbytheman.聽(tīng)第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8.Howisthemanfeelingnow?A.Happy.B.Hungry.C.Hopeful9.Wbydoesthemanenjoythedish?A.It'snotthatsweet.B.Itremindshimoffamilylife.C.It'smadebyhisgrandmother.聽(tīng)第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.Wherearethespeakersnow?A.Onthetopofnmountnin.B.InacityapartmentC.Atabeachbouse.11.Whatarethespeakerscurrentlydoing?A.Cookingsomeseafood.B.Watchingasunset.C.Walkinginnature.12.Whatdoesthewomanenjoymost?A.Conversationswithherfamily.B.Vacationsawayfromwork.C.Activitieswithfriends.聽(tīng)第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Guideandvisitor.B.Teacberandstudent.C.Parentandkid.14.Whyisthewomaninterestedindinosaurs?A.Becauseofherjob.B.Becauseofherparents.C.Becauseofoldmovies.15.Howmanytimeshasthewomanvisitedthismuseum?A.Twice.B.Fourtimes.C.Tentimes.16.Whatdidthemanadvisethewomantodo?A.Takenotes.B.Explorealone.C.Shootsomepbotos.聽(tīng)第10段材料，回答第17至20題。'Nhendidthespeakerfirstthinkoflosingweighr?A.Whenbewenttothegym.B.Wbenhetriedonanoldshirt.C.Wbenhestoodonaweighingmachine.18.Howmuchweightdidthemangain?A.4kg.B.8kg.C.12kg.19.Whatdidthespeakerdofirsttoloseweighr?A.Takeupanewsport.B.Cookhisownfood.C.Eathealthily.20.Whichfooddidthespeakerfailtogiveupintheend?A.Butter.B.Cheese.C.Icecream.第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分50分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每起所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AWhatyouwillfindhereisbeyondtoweringmountains,denseforests,andpicturesquescenery.Itsnaturallandscapecanbemagnificent.Thesceneryvarieswiththeseason.AHotelinNatureChaoranpaiInternationalHotelisonly2kilometersawayfromtheLijiangRiverSourceGrandCanyon.Bylakingboththeecologicaldesignandstandardsof5-slarholelsintoaccount,thisbotelhasintegratedmodemserviceswithnature，cspeciallybamboo.Theholelalsooffersgo-carting（卡丁車(chē)），cosplay，andChinese-styleteabouses.Besides，themountainitseIfislikeanaturaloxygenbar.AHeavenofFaunaandFloraMao'etmountainisrichinrareanimalsandplants.2,484speciesofplantsand345speciesofvertebrates（椎動(dòng)物）arelivingintheplace，whichcanserveasanaturalgenebank.Andsurprisingly,ararealpinewetlandfeaturingevergreenbroad-leavedtreeshasfoundawayofsurvivinginthedwarfforestatahighaltitude（緯度）.HemlocksprucesaregrowingwellstoneareahererecognizedasChina'sonlyhemlockspruceforest.Hemlockspruce,Blongwithdawnredwoodandginkgo,is"aLivingfossilfromtheIceAge".The'MIUenninmKiss'Wonderli'samiraclethattwotreeshaveexistedtogetherandgrownforaroundathousandyears.It'sevenmorebreathtakingtoseetherwotreesgraduallygettingclosetocachotherandhavingalittle"kiss",HowlovelythenaturalbeautyofMao'ermountainis!TwowaystogetthereTakeatrainandgetoffatXing'anBeistation,andtaketheshuttlebusdirectlytotheMao'ermountain.TaketheGuilin-Xing'anbusfromGuilinbusstation,getoffatBaizhupustation,andmketheshuttlefromBaizhuputoGaozhai,atthefootoftheMao'ermoutainTravelTipsEntranceticket:160yuamOpeninghours:8:00amto5:00pmRecommendeddurationofvisit:2-4boursLocation:northwestofXing'ancounty,Guilin21.Whatcanyouenjoyalthebotel?A.TheGrandCanyon.B.Someentertainments.-C.Afashionableoxygenbar.D.Moderntea-makingtechniques.22.Whichofthefollowingisnotcoveredinthepassage?A.Livingresources.B.Fantastiescenery.C.Maintrafficlines.D.Dailytemperaturechange.23.Whereisthetextmostprobablytakenfrom?A.Anewsrepor.B.Atraveldiary.C.Atourbrochure.D.Anacademicpaper.BAsastudentgrowingupinPakistan,RiffatArif,nowknowntoallasSisterZeph,dreamedofateacherwhogivesrespectandlovetochildrenwithnodifference.Shewouldbethatteacher.So,in1997,attheageofjust13,shefoundedaschoolinthecourtyardofherhome,freetoall.Childrenweretobetreatedwithloveandrespect;beatingswerenotallowed.Herparentswerenotinapositiontohelpher．Soat13，sheleamedtodoembroidery（刺繡）．Thatwasthefirstincomeshestartedgeneratingtosupporthercause.Shewouldwork8hoursaday,teachherstudents4hoursandteachherself4hours.Sheneverwentbacktoanyinstitution.Shewouldprepareforexams,takeherexamfeetotheinstitutionandgetadegree.That'showshegottwomaster'sdegrees,inpoliticalscienceandhistory.Shewouldtakethelittlechildreninherlapandshewouldteachthemthatway.Whenateachershowssuchaffectiontothechildren,theyfeelprotected,theyfeelliketheyarenotfarfromhome,theyarejustwithanothermother.Shewantedteacherstobelikethat.Shewantedchildrentobepamperedandhaveagoodchildhood.Theyarelikerosepetals（花瓣），andweshouldtreatthemlikethat.Andnow,selectedfromover7,000nominationsfrom130countries,SisterZephhasbeenawardedthelargestannualglobaIprizeforteachers,theVarkeyFoundationGlobalTeacherPrize2023,S1million."Hercontributiontoeducationhastouchedcountlesslivesandearnedhernumerousawards,recognizingherasatruechange-makerandadvocateforwomen'srightsandchildren'seducationaroundtheworld,"saidtheofficialcitation.Loveisthelanguagethateverybodycanunderstand.Loveisthelanguagethathasnoboundariesforreligionorfinancialbackground.Loveiseverywhereandeveryoneneedslove.24.WhydidSisterZephsetupaschoolinherhometown?A.Toliveherdream.B.Tomeetherparents'wishes.C.Toraisemoneyforherexamfee.D.Togainsupportfromanorganization.25.Whatdoestheunderlinedword"pampered"inPara3mean?A.Letgoof.B.Takencontrolof.C.Treateddifferently.D.Lookedafterkindly.26.WhatdoyouthinkofSisterZeph?A.Emotionalandcreative.B.Considerateanddetermined.C.Carefreeandindependent.D.Open-mindedandhumorous.27.Whatmaytheauthorconveyaccordingtothepassage?A.Loveisuniversalandvital.B.Hardworkpaysoffinnotime.C.Educationistoughanddemanding.D.Asmallchangemakesabigdifference.CHappinessisarelativeconcept，butanannualindex（指數(shù)）thattracksitincountriesaroundtheworldhasfoundthattheUnitedStatesisfallinginoverallwell-beingbecauseyoungerpeoplearefeelinglessandlessbappy.TheUS,forthefirsttime,droppedoutofthetop20ofthelist,fallingto23rdplacefrom15thlastyear,drivenbyalargedropinthewell-beingofAmericansunder30.Theagedifferenceisstrikinglyevident:TheUSranksinthetop10forthoseover60,butforthoseunder30,itranks62nd,pullingdowntheoverallscore.ThefindingswereannouncedWednesdaytomarktheUnitedNationsInternationalDayofHappiness.It'sbasedondatacollectedbytheresearchcompanyGallupandanalysisbyacademicsledbyOxfordUniversityintheUK.Forthefirsttimethisyear,thereportgaveseparaterankingsbyagegroup.ThereportfoundthatLithuaniatoppedthelistforpeopleunder30,whileDenmarkistheworld'shappiestcountryforthoseof60yearsoldandmore.“Wehadpickedupinrecentyearsfromscattered（零散的）sourcesofdatathatchildandyouthwell-being,particularlyintheUnitedStates,hadseenadrop,"saidJan-EmmanuelDeNeve,professorofeconomicsandbehavioralscienceatOxford,whoisoneoftheeditorsofthereport."Thathaspushedusforthefirsttimetoreallysliceanddicethedatabytheseagegroups,whichwenormallydon'tdo.”Well-beingforpeopleunder30intheUSranksbelowtheDominicanRepublic,andisinlinewithcountriessuchasMalaysiaandRussia.Canada'sunhappyyouthrank58,fourspotsabovetheUS.Meanwhile,thereportalsofoundthatincountriesofcentralandEasternEurope,youngerpeoplearemuchhappierthanoIdpeople.Butthesecountrieshavealsoseenthelargestincreasesinhappiness,forallages.Thisyear,Finlandremainedontopofthelist,andwasfollowedbyDenmark,IcelandandSweden.Thelowesthappinessscoreswereregisteredinwar-ravagedAfghanistan.28.WhatistheUS'snewplacebasedontheoverallscore?A.10.B.20.C.23.D.60.29.Whichcountrystandsfirstonthelistforpeopleover60?A.Lithuania.B.Denmark.C.Malaysia.D.Finland.30.Whatdidtheresearchersdoaboutthedata?A.Theygroupedthedetailedfacts.B.Theyrearrangedtheinformationindetail.C.Theyremovedtheinformationaboutages.D.Theyanalyzedthespecificfactsinagegroups.31.Whatdoesthepassagemainlytalkabout?A.USwell-beingdropsduetounhappyyouth.B.Globalwell-beingindexseessignificantfalls.C.UNInternationalDayofHappinessiscelebrted.D.Happinesslevelsaregreatlyaffectedbytheelderly.DConsideringirrigation'simportanceforglobalfoodproductionandfoodsecurityandforthequalityandquantityofwaterresources，effectiveirrigation（灌溉）watermanagementisaglobalpriority.Whetherornotcurrentlevelsofirrigationaresustainable,andwhetheradditionalirrigationispossible,irrigationclearlydependsstronglyontheavailabilityofwatersupplies.Basedonthesefactors,thecompanyResponsiveDripIrrigation(RDI)createdanewtypeoftechnology,GrowStream.Thisisanewimigationsystemthatcommunicatesdirectlywithplantstounderstandtheirneeds,deliveringwaterwhentheplantinteractswiththesystem.Whenplantsneedwater，theyreleaserootexudates（分泌物）toengagein＂dialogue”withmicrobes（微生物）foundinsoil.RDItakesadvantageofthisfindingbyusingthesesubstancestoturnirrigationsystemsonandoff.GrowStream'stubesfeaturetinyholesmadeofchemicalmaterialthatcanacceptthoserootexudatesindicatingwhenthetinyholesneedtoopenandreleasewater.Asplantsdrinkcnoughwater,theystopreleasingthosesubstancesandthistellsthemicroporestoclosethesystem.Thewatercontinuouslystreamsthroughthetubesbutisonlyreleasedwhentheplantsactuallyneedit.Thissystemcanalsobeusedtodeliverusefulsubstancesdirectlytotherootoftheplantswiththesameinnovativesensorsystem.Indrought-strickenareas,thistechnologyhasthepotentialtoincreasecropyields,improvefoodsecurity,saveenormousamountsofwaterandreduceenergyconsumption.AccordingtotheFastCompanyreport,RDIsaysthatitsaves45-50percentmorewaterthanregulardripirrigation,anothersmall-tubedsystemthatiswidelyappliedincountriesthatarefacingseveredrought.Besides,there'snoelectricityorcontrollerstoprogram.It'ssimpletobuildandmaintainthesystem.Thecompanyalreadyhasmanyprojectsinplacearoundtheglobe,addressingthethreatofdroughtinfarms.GrowStreamismorethanatechnology,relatedJanGould,CEOofRDI,asthecompany'snumberonegoalistocreateawarenessofearth'slimitednaturalresourcesandpeople'sresponsibilitytocareforitinanewway.32.Whatisthefirstparagraphmainlyabout?A.Howtomanagewatersources.B.Whattodoaboutplants'needs.C.WhytocomeupwithGrowStream.D.Whentokeepwatersuppliesavailable.33.WhatcanbelearnedfromParagraph2aboutthenewsystem?A.Itcanturnmicrobesintosoil.B.Itcanoperateallbyitself.C.Itcanproduceenoughdrinkingwater.D.Itcanprotectplantsagainstexudates.34.Whatmaybetheauthor'sattitudetowardsGrowStream?A.Doubtful.B.Indifferent.C.Uncertain.D.Supportive.35.Whichcouldbethebettitleforthetext?A.AnIrrigationSystemThatCan“Talk"withPlantsB.TheSignificanceofDevelopingNaturalResourcesC.TheChallengesofConfirmingtheGlobalFoodSecurityD.AResponsibleCompanyThatCanTakeaLeadinAgriculture第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。FiveWaystoStayFitOvertheHolidaysTheholidayseasonishere.Herearemy5tipsforyoutostayfitoverthebolidays:KeepItFunKeepyourworkoutsfunandexciting!36,butdon'ttryandstarta8-weekprogramrightbeforetheholidays,whichmaymakeyoufeeloverwhelmed.37Whatdaysdotheholidaysyoucelebratefallonthisyear?Willyoubehomeoraway?Willyouhavecompany,andonwhatdaysandtimes?Onceyouanswerallthesequestions,youcanfigureouthowmuchtimeyoucancommittoeachweekandhowlongofaworkoutyouhavetimefor.ScheduleItThebestwaytosticktoaplanistoschedulethedaysandexacttimes,andsetareminder.38,soyoucanalwaysseeit.Oryoucantaketimecachmorningtowriteinajournalandcrossthingsoffasyougoalong!BeFlexible39.Youmayhavetomoveyourworkoutsaround!Beflexiblewithchangingdaysortimes,andjustknowthismayhappen.Findabalancebetweenbeingaccountableandgoingcasyonyourselfwhenthingsdon'tgoaccordingtoplan.MoveThroughouttheDayExerciseshouldneverbelimitedtothat30minuteseachday.Itbenefitsyoualottosetadailystepgoalonyoursmartwatch,phone,orpedometerandtryandmoveeveryhour.Takethestairswhenpossible.Walkinsteadofdriving.40,A.FindtimeavailableB.ThingsmaycomeupunexpectedlyC.FocusonsomeprogramsfullofchallengeD.DothethingyouloveortrysomethingnewE.IthelpstolistwhatyouhavedoneonawhiteboardF.Inthisway,youcansavemoretimetodowhatyou'refondofG.Youcaneventakeyourcoffeeinato-gocupforawalkoutinnature第三部分語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。Fiveyearsago，wewelcomedMax，astandardbeagle（小獵犬），intoourfamily.Wehopedhe＇dbecalmandtolerant,ableto41thepushingandhuggingofmyenergetickids.Myhusband42nearly200daysannuallyforwork,andhavingaloyalpetbythedoorgavemeasenseof43duringhisabsence.Maxquicklybecamea44memberofourfamily．Hisintelligenceandobedience（尿從）madehima45tohavearound.Helearnedhouserulesquicklyandnever46anytrouble.Onenight,strangenoises47mefrommysleep.IthoughtitwasMaxplaying,soIkeptlyinginthebed.However,thenoisegrewmoreandmore48.IopenedthebedroomdoorandfoundMaxwasrunningaroundthelivingroom,49'tolctallthethingsfalldown.Theseabnormalbehaviorsreally50me.Justthen,Maxrantowardsme.Hefirmlygrabbedmytrousersandmotioned（示意）metothe51．AsIapproachedthekitchen，Icould52feelastrongburningsmell.Realizingtherewasafierce53,Iwokemychildrenandwefledthehouse,calling911andneighborsforhelp.ThankstooursmartMax,wedid54fromdeath.Now,Maxisourpride.Hehasprovedtobeaperfect55toourfamily,bringingjoyandprotectiontoourhome.41.A.bearB.avoidC.ignoreD.identify42.A.wanderedB.delayedC.scheduled D.traveled43.A.confidenceB.securityC.harmonyD.achievement44.A.cautiousB.livingC.beloved D.related45.A.choiceB.differenceC.concern D.joy46.A.causedB.experiencedC.solvedD.prevented47.A.scaredB.wokeC.protectedD.separated48.A.disappointingB.amusingC.appealingD.annoying49.A.failingB.waitingC.continuingD.refusing50.A.confusedB.relievedC.savedD.amused51.A.childrenB.kitchenC.petD.bedroom52.A.obviouslyB.curiouslyC.secretlyD.individually53.A.coflictB.attackC.fireD.violence54.A.sufferB.recoverC.returnD.escape55.A.entranceB.additionC.conclusionD.explanation英語(yǔ)第11卷（非選擇題，共55分）注意：將將案寫(xiě)在將期卡上，寫(xiě)在木試北上無(wú)效。第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下而知文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Qiangcmbroidery（羌繡）hasalongandrichhistory，and56（date）backtotheHanDynastywhenitwasadoptedforuseonclothing.TheQiangpcopleembroiderplantsandanimalsonclothing.Flowers,grasses,fruits,vegetables,animalsandhumanfigures57(usc)asinspirationforthecmbroidery'smostcommonpattems.Thistypeofembroideryfeaturesabolduseofbrilliantcolors.Qiangembroideryisusuallypracticedbywomen.Apairofembroideredshocscantakeaslongastendays58(producc),makingthepracticeatestofbothskillandpaticncc.Fifty-somcthingChenYunzhen,amaster59Qiangcmbroidery,comesfromBcichuanQiangAutonomousCountyinSichuanProvince.Asthelocaltourismindustrybegantodevclop,Chendecidedtopromotetheembroideryasabrandtoattractmorc60(tourist).Manylocalwomen,encouragedbyChen,begantocarntheirlivingthroughQiangembroidery.Aspartofhereffortstokeepthe61(endanger)techniquefromdisappcaring,Chenbeganvisitingthesurroundingregionstoteachcmbroidery.TobreathenewlifeintoQiangcmbroidery,Chenhascontinuedtokecp62openmind,introducingnewproductslikepersonalaccessorics（配飾），notebooksandbagsinadditiontothe63(tradition)clothes.ChenhascombinedmetalworkandQiangcmbroidcrytocrcatccarrings,ringsandnecklaces64areverypopularamongyoungconsumers.Sheisalsoconsideringlivestreamingtopromoteherhandmadeproducts.AccordingtoChen,theQiangpeopledonothaveawrittenlanguage,soQiangembroiderymustbewellpreserved65developedaspartofeffortstosustainitsculturc.第四部分寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分40分）第一節(jié)應(yīng)用文寫(xiě)作（滿(mǎn)分15分）假定你是李華，你想邀請(qǐng)交換生Jim今年暑假一起參加一個(gè)為期兩周的游泳課程。請(qǐng)給他寫(xiě)一封郵件，內(nèi)容包括：1．課程簡(jiǎn)介；2．表達(dá)愿望。注意：1．寫(xiě)作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；2．請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。第二節(jié)讀后續(xù)寫(xiě)（滿(mǎn)分25分）閱讀下面材料。根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫(xiě)兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。Mydadisatruckdriver,andwhenIwaslittle,hewasgonemostofthetime.Somymomwasalmostlikcasinglemother.MyparentsandIlivedinasmallhouseinBrighton,Colorado,wherewehadabigyard.Wemovedthereonmythirdbirthday.MyfirstmemorywasourneighborArlenehandingmestrawberriesfromhergardenthroughaholeinthechain-linkfencc.Sheandherhusband,Bill,livednextdoor.Arlenespentalotoftimeworkinginthegarden,andIwasalwaystalkingtoherfromouryard.Iwasachatter-box.IthinkwhatdrewmetoArleneandRillisthattheynevergottiredoflisteningtomegab（閑聊）.IalsothinkArlenesawalotofherselfinme-wewerebothlonely,anxious-andthatmaybewhyshealwaystookthetimetolistentome.Billtoo.Itwasawonderfulconnection.Oneday,myparentsaskedBillandArlenewhetherthey'dwatchmewhiletheywentoutonadate.Thisworkedwellforeveryone,soitbecameasomewhatmonthlything.Infact,ArleneandBilldidn'thavekids.Theyhadareroomintheirhouse,whichbecame"myroom".Ihadacabinetandboxesoftoysandbooksinthatroom.ArleneandIwoulddocraftstogether.Billtaughtmehowtorideabikeandlaterhowtodrivethelawntractorandeventuallyacar.Hewasalwaysfixingsomethinginhisgarage.Iwouldwanderovertotalktohim