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In the context of the last paragraph, the word which is a false cognate is
In the sentence “Without government financial backing it looks doomed to fall,” what does the word “doomed” suggest about the bill's future? 
The opening sentence describes archaeological evidence as being found beneath the Amazon rainforest's "dense canopy." Later, the article explains that LiDAR sends laser pulses through gaps between trees in order to map the surface below.

In this context, "canopy" refers to: 
While discussing the pressure to develop a startup rapidly, Herbert states that "time is everything." The following sentence explains that the company is trying to distribute its product to as many people as possible as quickly as possible.

What does the expression communicate in this context?
The article employs several expressions from economic and business discourse whose meanings depend on their contextual use. The candidate should relate each expression to the concept it conveys within the article.
Match the expressions in Column I with their meanings in Column II.

COLUMN I
1.Fuel a surge.
2.Barriers to entry.
3.Economic backdrop.
4.Job dislocation.

COLUMN II
(__)Conditions or obstacles that make beginning participation in a market or activity more difficult.
(__)The broader economic circumstances surrounding a particular development. 
(__)Contribute to or intensify a rapid increase in something.
(__)Disruption or displacement affecting jobs, functions, or patterns of employment.

Select the alternative that presents the CORRECT association, from top to bottom.