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These days, many people participate in talent shows because they want to be famous.1.Would you belie...
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These days, many people participate in talent shows because they want to be famous.1.Would you believe that an entire town once entered a game show so it could become famous?
In the 1950s, Hot Springs, New Mexico, was a small town known for its hot springs.2.
At that time, the citizens of Hot Springs liked to listen to the radio. One program they enjoyed was called “Truth or Consequences”.3.In the show, contestants(参赛者) would answer a challenging question. If they answered the question correctly, they were rewarded with a prize.
In 1950s, Ralph Edwards announced that he would visit and perform his radio show from the first town in America to change its name to Truth or Consequences.4.True to his word, Ralph Edwards visited the town and performed his show. So the town is known as Truth or Consequences.
Today, not many people remember the radio show “ Truth or Consequences”.5.The first weekend in May is the date of their yearly festival.
A.It was hosted by Ralph Edwards.
B.They hold a big celebration every year.
C.Hot Springs seized the opportunity.
D.They would reunite with friends or family.
E.It was home to over forty natural hot springs.
F.Other people enter game shows so they can win money.
G.The citizens of Truth or Consequences remember though.
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