LEADERS – RICHARD BRANSON

June 15, 2020 · RMA

“Sometimes I do wake up in the mornings and feel like I’ve just had the most incredible dream. I’ve just dreamt my life.” Richard Branson

Watch this interview with the legendary founder of Virgin Group, Richard Branson. He discusses his business philosophy. See if you can find the meaning of the phrasal verbs and then answer the comprehension questions.

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Question 1 of 8

1. Question

Match the phrasal verbs to their meaning.

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To be tired or annoyed of something

Take responsibility or affirmative action

Create a new business

To end a company

to physically remove someone from somewhre

Fed up with (something)

Step up

Set up

Close down

Push out

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Question 2 of 8

2. Question

1: Richard Branson feels that a company is…

A). A financial institute

B). A group of people

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Question 3 of 8

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2: Richard Branson compares people to…

A). Water

B). Fire

C). Flowers

D). Flies

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Question 4 of 8

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3: Richard Branson feels that if you praise people they…

A). Flourish

B). Flounder

C). Fall

D). Fail

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Question 5 of 8

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4: How did Richard Branson feel about “flying on other people’s airlines’?

A). He was well fed

B). He was up and down

C). He was fed up

D). He felt it was pleasant

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Question 6 of 8

6. Question

5: After Virgin set up an airline, the company’s bank…

A). Was very supportive.

B). Wanted to merge with Virgin.

C). Wanted to close down Virgin.

D). Recommended which aeroplanes to use

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Question 7 of 8

7. Question

6: On the subject of banks, Richard Branson feels that…

A). People should never change banks

B). People should change banks if they are not happy with the service

C). People should take out as many loans as possible with their bank.

D). People should start their own bank

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Question 8 of 8

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7: On the subject of Virgin’s future, Richard Branson feels that…

A). It will be impossible for Virgin to continue without him.

B). Virgin Already functions without him.

C). Delegation is overrated.

D). People should not have too much freedom.

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