English b1: 04.03.2025 (1/2)

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Subject: Legal Compliance Review for Upcoming Contract

Dear Mr. Thompson,

I hope this email finds you well.

As we proceed with the finalization of our contractual agreement with our new business partner, we would like to request a comprehensive legal review to ensure full compliance with both domestic regulations and international trade laws. Given the complexity of the terms involved, your expertise in corporate law and regulatory compliance will be invaluable in identifying any potential legal risks.

Could you please review the attached draft contract and provide your professional assessment by next Wednesday? Additionally, if you foresee any clauses that may require renegotiation or modification to mitigate legal exposure, kindly highlight them accordingly.

We appreciate your time and look forward to your insights. Please let me know if you require any additional information.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

[Your Position]

[Your Company]

[Your Contact Information]

Quiz Based on the Email

1. What is the main purpose of the email?

a) To introduce a new legal service

b) To request a legal compliance review of a contract

c) To negotiate a new business partnership

d) To invite Mr. Thompson to a corporate event

2. Which specific areas of law does the sender mention in relation to the contract?

a) Employment law

b) Corporate law and regulatory compliance

c) Intellectual property law

d) Criminal law

3. What is the deadline for the requested legal review?

a) By the end of the month

b) Next Monday

c) Next Wednesday

d) No specific deadline is given

4. What action does the sender request from the recipient?

a) To sign the contract immediately

b) To provide a list of new business partners

c) To review the contract and highlight potential legal risks

d) To draft an entirely new agreement

5. What additional information does the sender offer to provide if necessary?

a) A summary of past legal cases

b) More details about the contract

c) A list of international trade laws

d) Financial statements of the company

Below are four informal email summaries. Match each one with the correct explanation.

Informal Summaries:

A. Hey Tom, I’ve attached a contract. Please read it and tell me what you think. Bye!

B. Hi Tom, Hope you’re doing great! We’ve got a new business deal coming up, and I need your legal eye on the contract. Could you check if everything’s in order and flag any issues? Would be great to get your thoughts by Wednesday. Cheers!

C. Tom, We need legal approval on something. Check the attachment and reply when you can.

D. Hi Tom, Can you draft a new contract for our business deal? I need it by next week. Let me know.

Explanations:

1. Too vague – Doesn’t explain what needs to be checked or provide context.

2. Too short and unclear – Lacks details about the request and deadline.

3. Ideal summary – Clearly states the purpose, deadline, and request in a friendly tone.

4. Changes the request – Asks for something different from the original email.