[al:新概念英语（二）] [ar:MP3 同步字幕版（英音）] [ti:A Blessing in Disguise?] [by:更多学习内容，请到chazidian.com搜索“新概念”] [00:13.12]Why does the vicar refuse to cut down the tree? [00:19.67]The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'. [00:27.13]Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, [00:30.39]the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased. [00:34.63]The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago, [00:39.31]but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. [00:45.04]It is said that if anyone touches the tree, [00:47.88]he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will die. [00:53.41]Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims. [00:59.52]The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, [01:02.50]but so far he has refused. [01:05.31]He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income, [01:09.32]as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it. [01:15.31]In spite of all that has been said, [01:18.08]the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. [01:23.52]So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!