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James Bond is an English secret created by the British novelist Ian Fleming, who started out as a journalist and later worked in the Foreign Office. The character of Bond became not only in Fleming’s books but through many movies as . "007" was first introduced in the novel Casino Royale in 1953.

James Bond is probably one of the famous and longest running characters in film history. Since his first appearance in Dr. No (1962) the Queen’s number one spy has to more places, romanced more women, escaped from more dangerous and saved the world more times than anyone else .

After the war he entered the British Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, where he a “double-0” agent with a license to kill. His assignments have taken him to volcanic islands, India, Las Vegas and even a space station in orbit. He has charm, loves women, likes martinis - shaken, not stirred- fine suits and fast cars . Most of Bond’s missions bring him into with shadowy figures of the underworld.

Starting in 1962, Fleming’s novels have been turned into films. All 22 of them have made a net profit of over $4 billion. Sean Connery was the first, and for many true followers of the series the best, Bond. He played the in six movies from 1962 to 1971. Daniel Craig is the present Bond, starring in 5 movies since 2006.

Bond films always have the same ingredients: a lot of action, car chases, leaps from mountains, gunfights and narrow escapes. The selection of a Bond girl is almost as important as the choice of the main character himself. She is not only beautiful but also a woman that causes Bond great when he finds himself attracted to her.

James Bond always in extravagant cars that have included an Aston Martin, a BMW Z3 and a Lotus Esprit. He also is the first to test Q's latest inventions - deadly darts, watches that explode and special guns.

Bond reports to M, head of MI6, who finds the agent's habits frustrating but respects his many and sends him on missions where all other have failed


Learn the words:
1. journalist δημοσιογράφος
2. orbit τροχιά
3. ingredients συστατικά
4. leaps άλματα
5. extravagant cars (= luxurious cars) πολυτελή αυτοκίνητα
6. deadly darts φονικά βελάκια
7. frustrating απογοητευτικός
8. novelist μυθιστοριογράφος
9. a net profit ένα καθαρό κέρδος
10. mission αποστολή