Lesson 58: blessing in disguise? 是因祸得福吗?
The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'. Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased. The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will die. Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims. The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused. He has pointed out that the tree cut down, but so far he has refused. 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. In spite of all that has been said, the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!
句子讲解：
本文语法：复习被动语态
(请参考Lesson 10、Lesson34的语法讲解)
7、 He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income，as tourists have been coming from all parts the country to see it.
他指出，因为人们从全国各地纷纷前来参观这棵树，它成了一个有用的财源。
语言点 as引导原因状语从句，to see it动询不定式作目的状语。
真题测试 测试语言点：for引导原因状语从句
He found it increasingly difficult to read, his eyesight was beginning to fail.
(2006年高考北京卷，第34题) A. and B. for C. but D. or
答案：选B
分析：for在此引导原因状语从句，解释前一句话的原因。
翻译：因为视力开始下降，他发现阅读越来越困难了。
8、In spite of all that has been said, the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk.
尽管有上述种种说法，但游客们还是照常摘树叶并把他们的名字刻在树干上。
语言点 have been picking leaves and cutting用两个现在完成进行时强调人们还是
像往常一样摘树叶和刻名宇。
9、So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!
然而到目前为止，还没有一个人因此而暴死呢!
语言点1 not one of = none of没有一个
