15. Paper jam (n):
/ˈpeɪpər/ /ʤæm/
Atasco de papel
Stuck paper or other printed materials
in a printer which are unable to be ejected.
Example: The printer is not working because it has a paper jam in
it.
16. Paperwork (n):
/ˈpeɪpərˌwɜrk/
Papeleo
The part of a job that involves
producing reports, keeping records, and writing letters.
Example: Nataly’s office is full of paperwork. She has worked a
lot this month.
17. Projector (n):
/prəˈʤɛktər/
Proyector
A piece of equipment used for showing
movies or slides on a screen.
Example: This projector doesn’t display
good images. It is useless.
18. Promotion (n):
/prəˈmoʊʃən/
Ascenso
A move to a higher level in a company,
institution, or sport.
Example: After working ten years, Lucio has got a promotion in his
job.
19. Pull (something) through
(v):
/pʊl/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /θru/
Jalar algo a través
To move something through a machine
(e.g., a printer or photocopier), sometimes incorrectly.
Example: The printer pulls the new paper through
incorrectly.
20. Remedy (n):
/ˈrɛmədi/
Remedio
A solution to a particular
problem.
Example: He is very sick, but he has no remedy at home.
21. Wrinkled paper (n):
/ˈrɪŋkəld/ /ˈpeɪpər/
Papel arrugado
Accidental folds in a piece of
paper.
Example: Marco sat on his notebook. Now, he has wrinkled paper.
a. Practice:
Choose one word
from the list above and fill in
the
blanks.
1. O’Malley reminded reporters that he was reelected as by a wide margin.
2. Africa has to the number of infections that could not be prevented because of the of medicine delivery.
3. This fat image is displayed from a .
