You'll be glad to hear that Bill is alive and kicking.
比尔现在精神饱满,你听了一定很高兴。
My friend spent his childhood in California .
我的朋友在加利福尼亚度过了他的童年。
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.