私立醫學校院聯招 104 年 《英文》

In order to solve the problems of overpopulation in overcrowded cities, engineers have begun huge projects working on ways to improve the cities’ ____ and the public transportation.

The implications for telemedicine are far-reaching, and have the potential to completely ____ the health care industry for the better.

Beekeepers are usually ____ so that they will not feel severe pains of bee stings.

The explosion was so powerful that it ____ many buildings in the southern suburbs.

Jennifer got married at age 18, but in ____, she thinks she should have waited till she was older.

Some independent film makers like to shoot movies in Kaohsiung City because the city government ____ the film productions.

Going into the outer space will give you the sense of weightlessness, and you’ll experience the blackness of space and see the ____ of the earth.

Some of the animals in the zoo can be ____. Biting is a serious possibility.

Whether as workers or objects of $\underline{\text{affection}}$, dogs have certainly proven themselves beneficial to humans in many ways.

The flower known as the daisy resembles a $\underline{\text{miniature}}$ sun with its yellow disc and rays of white or pink.

The hip pop star must be so popular. Fans ____ in the queue for over 5 hours to buy her concert tickets.

Some people can plan to awaken at a certain time in the morning. ____ more than fifteen minutes or so off schedule.

Experts say that many more people would have survived from the fire if they ____.

According to the research by psychologists, fans of heavy metal and rock music are usually ____ and enjoy taking risks.

____ they have a new baby, they rarely get a good night’s sleep.

San Francisco is a paradise for cultural activities and attractions. Some like to visit historical museums, ____ others like to visit art galleries.

Although the city is relatively unaffected by extreme weather in comparison with other cities, there are now more typhoons than ____.

He’s the best opponent I’ve ____ this season, a great player.

Japanese ____ one of the most popular courses at the university since the Asian studies program was established.

To take advantage of the sales promotion of the supermarket, many shoppers start to buy things ____.

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A solar-powered airplane landed in India on March 10, ____(21) the second leg of its bid to become the first aircraft to circle the world by solar energy alone. Solar Impulse 2, ____(22) in Abu Dhabi, will make 12 stops on its 22,000-mile (35,000 km) journey.

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A solar-powered airplane landed in India on March 10, ____(21) the second leg of its bid to become the first aircraft to circle the world by solar energy alone. Solar Impulse 2, ____(22) in Abu Dhabi, will make 12 stops on its 22,000-mile (35,000 km) journey.

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Life has taught me that sometimes when people behave badly with you, it is because of some unhappiness that they are carrying around with them, ____(23) that has nothing to do with you. I wish I ____(24) more gentle with people in that situation and not reacted so angrily. ____(25) you find out what’s really going on, the whole relationship can change.

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Life has taught me that sometimes when people behave badly with you, it is because of some unhappiness that they are carrying around with them, ____(23) that has nothing to do with you. I wish I ____(24) more gentle with people in that situation and not reacted so angrily. ____(25) you find out what’s really going on, the whole relationship can change.

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Life has taught me that sometimes when people behave badly with you, it is because of some unhappiness that they are carrying around with them, ____(23) that has nothing to do with you. I wish I ____(24) more gentle with people in that situation and not reacted so angrily. ____(25) you find out what’s really going on, the whole relationship can change.

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According to the World Resources Institute, approximately 38% of the world’s population could face chronic water shortages by the year 2025. It is estimated that humans use 45 times as ____(26) water as they did three centuries ago. All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be ____(27). The United Nations recently outlined the severity of the problem, saying that more people will suffer a high level of water stress if consumption continues at current rates.

Several factors contribute to water shortages. Irrigation, which grows 40 percent of the world’s food and makes it possible to feed the plant’s 6.2 billion people, ____(28) the largest percentage of water use. Another problem is that people don’t see the need to conserve water. If people can ____(29) the seriousness of the situation, they may be more willing to take action and use less water. In addition, it has been found that some places were rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing ____(30) a lot of water was simply being wasted.

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According to the World Resources Institute, approximately 38% of the world’s population could face chronic water shortages by the year 2025. It is estimated that humans use 45 times as ____(26) water as they did three centuries ago. All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be ____(27). The United Nations recently outlined the severity of the problem, saying that more people will suffer a high level of water stress if consumption continues at current rates.

Several factors contribute to water shortages. Irrigation, which grows 40 percent of the world’s food and makes it possible to feed the plant’s 6.2 billion people, ____(28) the largest percentage of water use. Another problem is that people don’t see the need to conserve water. If people can ____(29) the seriousness of the situation, they may be more willing to take action and use less water. In addition, it has been found that some places were rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing ____(30) a lot of water was simply being wasted.

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According to the World Resources Institute, approximately 38% of the world’s population could face chronic water shortages by the year 2025. It is estimated that humans use 45 times as ____(26) water as they did three centuries ago. All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be ____(27). The United Nations recently outlined the severity of the problem, saying that more people will suffer a high level of water stress if consumption continues at current rates.

Several factors contribute to water shortages. Irrigation, which grows 40 percent of the world’s food and makes it possible to feed the plant’s 6.2 billion people, ____(28) the largest percentage of water use. Another problem is that people don’t see the need to conserve water. If people can ____(29) the seriousness of the situation, they may be more willing to take action and use less water. In addition, it has been found that some places were rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing ____(30) a lot of water was simply being wasted.

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According to the World Resources Institute, approximately 38% of the world’s population could face chronic water shortages by the year 2025. It is estimated that humans use 45 times as ____(26) water as they did three centuries ago. All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be ____(27). The United Nations recently outlined the severity of the problem, saying that more people will suffer a high level of water stress if consumption continues at current rates.

Several factors contribute to water shortages. Irrigation, which grows 40 percent of the world’s food and makes it possible to feed the plant’s 6.2 billion people, ____(28) the largest percentage of water use. Another problem is that people don’t see the need to conserve water. If people can ____(29) the seriousness of the situation, they may be more willing to take action and use less water. In addition, it has been found that some places were rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing ____(30) a lot of water was simply being wasted.

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According to the World Resources Institute, approximately 38% of the world’s population could face chronic water shortages by the year 2025. It is estimated that humans use 45 times as ____(26) water as they did three centuries ago. All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground faster than it can be ____(27). The United Nations recently outlined the severity of the problem, saying that more people will suffer a high level of water stress if consumption continues at current rates.

Several factors contribute to water shortages. Irrigation, which grows 40 percent of the world’s food and makes it possible to feed the plant’s 6.2 billion people, ____(28) the largest percentage of water use. Another problem is that people don’t see the need to conserve water. If people can ____(29) the seriousness of the situation, they may be more willing to take action and use less water. In addition, it has been found that some places were rife with broken water pipes, leaky toilets, and faulty plumbing ____(30) a lot of water was simply being wasted.

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As a person reads, he has his own writing experience to fall back upon. His understanding of what he reads, and his feelings about it, are ____(31), and deepened, by his possession of writing as a ____(32) of communicating. As a child begins to learn reading, he begins to acquire the rudiments of writing. ____(33) these two skills are always acquired together is important and not coincidental. As the child learns to read words, he needs to understand that a word is something he can write himself, though his muscle control may temporarily prevent him ____(34) it clearly. That he wields such power over the words he is struggling to decipher ____(35) the reading experience a satisfying one right from the start.

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As a person reads, he has his own writing experience to fall back upon. His understanding of what he reads, and his feelings about it, are ____(31), and deepened, by his possession of writing as a ____(32) of communicating. As a child begins to learn reading, he begins to acquire the rudiments of writing. ____(33) these two skills are always acquired together is important and not coincidental. As the child learns to read words, he needs to understand that a word is something he can write himself, though his muscle control may temporarily prevent him ____(34) it clearly. That he wields such power over the words he is struggling to decipher ____(35) the reading experience a satisfying one right from the start.

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As a person reads, he has his own writing experience to fall back upon. His understanding of what he reads, and his feelings about it, are ____(31), and deepened, by his possession of writing as a ____(32) of communicating. As a child begins to learn reading, he begins to acquire the rudiments of writing. ____(33) these two skills are always acquired together is important and not coincidental. As the child learns to read words, he needs to understand that a word is something he can write himself, though his muscle control may temporarily prevent him ____(34) it clearly. That he wields such power over the words he is struggling to decipher ____(35) the reading experience a satisfying one right from the start.

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As a person reads, he has his own writing experience to fall back upon. His understanding of what he reads, and his feelings about it, are ____(31), and deepened, by his possession of writing as a ____(32) of communicating. As a child begins to learn reading, he begins to acquire the rudiments of writing. ____(33) these two skills are always acquired together is important and not coincidental. As the child learns to read words, he needs to understand that a word is something he can write himself, though his muscle control may temporarily prevent him ____(34) it clearly. That he wields such power over the words he is struggling to decipher ____(35) the reading experience a satisfying one right from the start.

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As a person reads, he has his own writing experience to fall back upon. His understanding of what he reads, and his feelings about it, are ____(31), and deepened, by his possession of writing as a ____(32) of communicating. As a child begins to learn reading, he begins to acquire the rudiments of writing. ____(33) these two skills are always acquired together is important and not coincidental. As the child learns to read words, he needs to understand that a word is something he can write himself, though his muscle control may temporarily prevent him ____(34) it clearly. That he wields such power over the words he is struggling to decipher ____(35) the reading experience a satisfying one right from the start.

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If we want to live longer, we can no longer afford to inhale air contaminated with particulate matter. Particulate matter—also known as particulates—is microscopic solid or liquid matter floating in the Earth’s atmosphere. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or man-made. Particulates which occur naturally may originate from volcanoes, dust storms, or forest fires. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, coal combustion, and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of particulates.

Fine particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are the most lethal form of air pollution because they are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, which in turn may cause permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In addition, particulate matter exposure is also linked to an increased risk of stroke by its narrowing effects on the arteries.

Particulate matter can clog minute pores of plant leaves and interfere with photosynthesis functions. It has been found that high particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere can lead to stunted growth or mortality in some plant species.

According to the passage, which of the following activities is unlikely to generate particulates?

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If we want to live longer, we can no longer afford to inhale air contaminated with particulate matter. Particulate matter—also known as particulates—is microscopic solid or liquid matter floating in the Earth’s atmosphere. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or man-made. Particulates which occur naturally may originate from volcanoes, dust storms, or forest fires. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, coal combustion, and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of particulates.

Fine particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are the most lethal form of air pollution because they are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, which in turn may cause permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In addition, particulate matter exposure is also linked to an increased risk of stroke by its narrowing effects on the arteries.

Particulate matter can clog minute pores of plant leaves and interfere with photosynthesis functions. It has been found that high particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere can lead to stunted growth or mortality in some plant species.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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If we want to live longer, we can no longer afford to inhale air contaminated with particulate matter. Particulate matter—also known as particulates—is microscopic solid or liquid matter floating in the Earth’s atmosphere. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or man-made. Particulates which occur naturally may originate from volcanoes, dust storms, or forest fires. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, coal combustion, and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of particulates.

Fine particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are the most lethal form of air pollution because they are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, which in turn may cause permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In addition, particulate matter exposure is also linked to an increased risk of stroke by its narrowing effects on the arteries.

Particulate matter can clog minute pores of plant leaves and interfere with photosynthesis functions. It has been found that high particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere can lead to stunted growth or mortality in some plant species.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a possible health effect of particulates?

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If we want to live longer, we can no longer afford to inhale air contaminated with particulate matter. Particulate matter—also known as particulates—is microscopic solid or liquid matter floating in the Earth’s atmosphere. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or man-made. Particulates which occur naturally may originate from volcanoes, dust storms, or forest fires. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, coal combustion, and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of particulates.

Fine particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are the most lethal form of air pollution because they are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, which in turn may cause permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In addition, particulate matter exposure is also linked to an increased risk of stroke by its narrowing effects on the arteries.

Particulate matter can clog minute pores of plant leaves and interfere with photosynthesis functions. It has been found that high particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere can lead to stunted growth or mortality in some plant species.

In the last paragraph, what does the word "minute" refer to?

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If we want to live longer, we can no longer afford to inhale air contaminated with particulate matter. Particulate matter—also known as particulates—is microscopic solid or liquid matter floating in the Earth’s atmosphere. Sources of particulate matter can be natural or man-made. Particulates which occur naturally may originate from volcanoes, dust storms, or forest fires. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in vehicles, coal combustion, and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of particulates.

Fine particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are the most lethal form of air pollution because they are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and blood streams unfiltered, which in turn may cause permanent DNA mutations, heart attacks, and premature death. In addition, particulate matter exposure is also linked to an increased risk of stroke by its narrowing effects on the arteries.

Particulate matter can clog minute pores of plant leaves and interfere with photosynthesis functions. It has been found that high particulate matter concentrations in the atmosphere can lead to stunted growth or mortality in some plant species.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about the impact of particulates on plants?

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Various research centers are studying identical twins in order to discover the “heritability” of behavioral characteristics—that is, the degree to which a trait is due to genes instead of environment. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes, but only optimism is also affected by environment. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success; instead, it is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill seeking), and choice of career.

According to the passage, which of the following traits is NOT heritable?

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Various research centers are studying identical twins in order to discover the “heritability” of behavioral characteristics—that is, the degree to which a trait is due to genes instead of environment. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes, but only optimism is also affected by environment. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success; instead, it is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill seeking), and choice of career.

What is the best title for this passage?

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Various research centers are studying identical twins in order to discover the “heritability” of behavioral characteristics—that is, the degree to which a trait is due to genes instead of environment. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes, but only optimism is also affected by environment. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success; instead, it is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill seeking), and choice of career.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

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Various research centers are studying identical twins in order to discover the “heritability” of behavioral characteristics—that is, the degree to which a trait is due to genes instead of environment. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes, but only optimism is also affected by environment. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success; instead, it is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill seeking), and choice of career.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

When did the latest period of overconsumption start?

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT the reason for Americans’ overconsumption?

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

According to the passage, which of the following brands is an import?

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

How many pieces of clothing does the average American household buy every year?

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

The meaning of the word "plunged" in the passage is closest to ____.

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Our current phase of overconsumption began about 30 years ago, when Americans began committing close to half of their annual expenditures to nonnecessities. It was the beginning of a gradual decline in the cost of consumer goods, the growth of everyday credit-card use and the rise of big-box stores and discount retailers that pushed their way into communities nationwide, forcing down prices and profits for those competing around them.

In the past decade, the cost of cell phones, toys, computers and televisions has plunged, thanks in part to overseas manufacturing. The rise of “fast fashion”—popularized by the growth of clothing outlets like Gap, Forever 21 and American Eagle selling $10 T-shirts and $30 jeans—is now driven by low-cost imports H&M and Uniqlo. Today the average U.S. household has about 248 pieces of clothing and 29 pairs of shoes. It purchases, on average, 64 garments and seven pairs of shoes annually, at a total cost of $1,141 a year, or $16 per item.

What might be the best title for this passage?