F/ Guess the meaning of these words and select an alternative.
1. Retail giants see profits soar
a) Fall
b) stagnate
c) rise
2. John Lewis reveals strong full-year profit figures.
a) Makes public
b) denies
c) indicates
3. The profits came about after a surge over the second half of 2009.
a) Improvement
b) quick rise
c) escalation
4. High sales will guarantee the large pay out.
a) tax
b) profits
c) bonuses
5. Department stores topped £100 sales in 4 weeks.
a) Went beyond
b) fell below
c) was equal to
