NCE2_Lesson58我的要点.ppt

claim v. 1. (疾病,意外)夺去生命，以…为其后果 The war claimed dozens of lives. 2. 自称,声称;主张[+to-v][+(that)] 她声称那只戒指是被偷的。 She claimed that the ring was stolen. 她声称是位优秀的钢琴家。 She claims to be a good pianist. Those children are the sad victims of their parents’ divorce. victim n.受害者，牺牲品 那些孩子因父母离异而成为可怜的 become the victim of =fall a victim to 成为……的牺牲品 A story Beginning Process cursed tree a blessing in disguise Ending did anybody die? Read the story by yourself and divide it into four parts. 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 a 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 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! 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 a church fifty years ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. 1.Does the tiny village possess a cursed tree? Yes,it does. 2.Why has the number of visitors to the village increased? Because it was mentioned in a newspaper. 3.When was the tree planted? Fifty years ago. 4.Has it gained an evil reputation? Yes,it has. tiny adj. 极小的 tiny = very very small She showed us______ a tiny bedro