1. News Discussion Topic: Policeman 'trades blows with reveller' Inquiry launched after apparent scuffle between officer and teenager during New Year's Eve countdown 'bedlam'

2. Ugly scene: A policeman and a youth appear to become involved in a scuffle in this TVB footage taken on New Year's Eve outside the Cultural Centre.

3. Simple Past Tense Do you know why we use simple past tense in a news report?

5. A.A police spokesman said last night they would look into the matter. B."It is unfair to speculate over the incident based on what is shown on the television alone," he said. How is it different from A to B? Which one is more common to be found in a news report? Don’t you remember Direct and Indirect Speeches??

6. Didn’t you remember this piece of news? Who did wrong in this incident? What do you think about the attitude of today youngsters? Now, write your comments in eclass and share your opinions with your friends. Alex