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 .


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