Lesson 58  A blessing in disguise?

Lesson 58 A blessing in disguise? Lyrics

Song Lesson 58 A blessing in disguise?
Artist 英语听力
Album 新概念英语(第二册)
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[00:01.080] --- Lesson 58 A blessing in disguise?
[00:07.360] --- First listen and then answer the question.
[00:12.760] --- Why does the vicar refuse to cut down the tree?
[00:19.240] The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'.
[00:26.720] Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased.
[00:34.160] The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago,
[00:38.840] but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation.
[00:44.600] It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck;
[00:49.560] if he picks a leaf, he will die.
[00:52.960] Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims.
[00:59.040] The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused.
[01:04.800] He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income,as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it.
[01:14.840] In spite of all that has been said, the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk.
[01:23.000] So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!
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