Lesson 6, Four

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An estimated (1) (2 / 3 / 4 ) seven million American kids are home alone after school without adult supervision. They often watch whatever TV shows they want. Parents concerned (2) (2 / 3 / 4 ) about their children's use of the media can take control. The V-chip, installed (3) (1 / 2 / 3 ) in television sets manufactured (4) (2 / 3 / 4 ) after January, 2000, is a device that allows parents to have control over the programs watched (5) (1 / 2 / 3 ) by their children. All TVs with screens thirteen inches or larger must have a V-chip.