RICHARD BRANSON
· RMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH35Iz9veM0
Watch this interview with the legendary founder of Virgin Group, Richard Branson. He discusses his business philosophy. See if you can answer these questions.
Language in Use: During the interview, Richard Branson uses these phrasal verbs:
- Fed up (with)…
- Step up
- Set up
- Close down
- Push out
Question 1: Richard Branson feels that a company is…
A). A financial institute
B). A group of people
Question 2: Richard Branson compares people to…
A). Water
B). Fire
C). Flowers
D). Flies
Question 3: Richard Branson feels that if you praise people they…
A). Flourish
B). Flounder
C). Fall
D). Fail
Question 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
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
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
Question 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