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BEAR GRYLLS

Bear Grylls´s real name is Edward. His family called him Bear when he was just one day old., and now everyone
calls Bear.
He´s a British mountain climber, an adventure, a writer, and a TV personality. He lives with his wife and two
children on a boat on the River Thames. He joined the army and was a soldier for three years, but, had to leave
because he had a serious accident in a parachute jump.

But the accident didn´t stop Bear. In 1997, Bear climbed Ama Dablam, a mountain in the Himalayas - a very
difficult mountain to climb.

Then in 1998, Bear climbed to the top of Mt. Everest. And if that wasn´t enough, in 2003, Bear sailed across the
cold North Atlantic Ocean in an open boat. Even more amazing in 2007, he flew over the Himalayas on a
paraglider when it was -76°C ( -105°F). In doing this, he raised $ 1 million for charity.

1. What is Bear´s real name?
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2. Where does he live?
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3. Why did he leave the army?

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4. What did he do in 1997?

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5. Where did he sail in an open boat?

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6. How much money did he raise for charity in 2007?

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Answer 1

Answers:

1. Edward.

2. He lives on a boat on the River Thames with his wife and two children.

3. 'Cause he had a serious accident in a parachute jump.

4. He climbed Ama Dablam, a mountain in the Himalayas.

5. He sailed across the cold North Atlantic Ocean.

6. A million ( $1 million)