Cambridge English B - Unit 5.3 - Audio Track 15

a Where did the Occupy Wall Street movement start in 2011?

Answer explanation

Zuccotti Park / Manhattan

b According to Mike, what makes the anniversary event taking place different to a typical march or protest?

Answer explanation

it is more fun – there are acts and sketches / there are food trucks / they are not sleeping in tents

c What does the reporter refer to as a ‘rather sombre message’?

Answer explanation

the reporter is referring to a sketch showing a group of sad clowns playing violins over tombstones that read ‘peace’, ‘hope’, ‘justice’, ‘Earth’ and ‘truth’

d What has Harrison done since 2011 to contribute to the Occupy movement?

Answer explanation

Harrison has had a martial arts studio where he teaches people how to protest and stand their ground against police brutality

e Why doesn’t Harrison think that Occupy can get a candidate elected to public office?

Answer explanation

Harrison thinks it would be difficult for Occupy to get a candidate elected into public office because Occupy is a leaderless organisation

f The reporter lists five issues that she observes being represented at the Occupy event. Name two of these issues.

Answer explanation

women’s rights / Black Lives Matter / Paris Climate Agreement / climate change / Arab Spring

g What slogan does Susan use to sum up Occupy’s core message?

Answer explanation

“we are the ninety-nine percent”

h In what way were the occupiers ‘naïve’, according to Susan?

Answer explanation

Occupiers were naive to believe that upending Wall Street was going to be a quick win