disguise- 伪装

a blessing in disguise- 祸中得福，因祸得福

tiny－ 极小

cursed- 遭受了诅咒得

evil reputation- 坏名声

claim- 使人失踪或死亡

victim- 受害者

vicar- 教区牧师

source of income-财源

tree-trunk-树干

1。Why has the number of visit to the village of Frinley increased?

Because the news paper mentioned that was cursed tree in the village.

2. Why does this tree have an evil reputation?

It is said if anyone touched the tree he was bad luck if he picked the leaves he will die.

 

3. Why has the vicar refused to have the tree cut down?

Because he thinks that of tree was useful resource come tourists from all parts of country to see it.

4. What has ever happened to the tourists who have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk?

Actually nothing bad has happened for tourists. So far no one has struck down by sudden death.