这个题目和OG12-16一样, 这是OG上的解释 The sentence explains the expectations that resulted from a past retail sales trend. Since expectations look to the future but are not yet realized, the relative clause explaining these expectations should be conditional, employing the auxiliary verb would. A Th e simple past-tense verb form does not express the forward-looking sense of expectations. B Correct. By using the verb would double, this concise sentence indicates that the expectation has not yet been realized. C Th is construction is awkward, announcing the topic (personal spending) and then elaborating in a relative clause that restates this topic as it. D Although this option is not technically wrong, it is less clear and graceful than B. E Like option C, this sentence is awkward and unnecessarily wordy, announcing the topic and then using an additional clause to elaborate on it. |