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--- Lesson 58 A blessing in disguise? |
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--- First listen and then answer the question. |
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--- Why does the vicar refuse to cut down the tree? |
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The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'. |
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Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased. |
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The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago, |
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but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. |
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It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; |
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if he picks a leaf, he will die. |
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Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims. |
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The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused. |
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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. |
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In spite of all that has been said, the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. |
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So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death! |
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