As a child , Alain Robert was afraid of heights. One day, when he was 12, he returned home from school. At the front door of his building, he looked for his keys. He didn’t have them. It was 3:30 pm and his parent worked until 6:00 pm. Alain looked at his apartment on the eighth floor.
He saw an open window. He closed his eyes and imagined himself climbing the building. When he opened his eyes , he told himself, “I can do it.” Fifteen minutes later, he was in his house and his fear of heights was gone.
Today, Alain still climbs buildings. In 2003, he climbed a building in London dressed as Spiderman to advertise the movie. In 2004, he climbed Taipei 101(one of the tallest buildings in  the world). To reach the top of a building, Alain uses only his hands and special shoes. Alain  climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity--- for children and the homeless.  When he climbs, he wants to send a message to people. If you have a dream—something you  really want to do – it can become real. But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. Close your eyes and tell yourself, “I can do it”.
What was Alain Robert  afraid of when he was a child ?
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Which floor did Alain live on ?
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Why did Alain climb a building in London dressed as Spiderman ?
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What does Alain use to reach the top of Taipei 101 ?
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What do you think of Alain Robert ?
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