Reading Legal Documentation For Partnerships is a crucial skill in the TOEIC exam. This practice test will help you improve your ability to understand complex legal texts and partnership agreements. Let’s dive into a simulated TOEIC Reading Part 1 and 2 test focused on this topic.
interpreting tax forms for business owners is another essential skill for TOEIC test-takers. As you work through this practice test, keep in mind how these skills interconnect in real-world business scenarios.
Part 1: Incomplete Sentences
In this section, you’ll find 30 incomplete sentences. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.
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The partnership agreement stipulates that profits will be distributed equally among all partners.
A) stipulates
B) regulates
C) mandates
D) dictates -
Each partner is jointly and severally liable for the debts of the partnership.
A) partially responsible
B) jointly and severally liable
C) individually accountable
D) financially secure -
The dissolution of the partnership requires unanimous consent from all partners.
A) formation
B) expansion
C) dissolution
D) restructuring -
Partners must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the business.
A) financial gains
B) personal relationships
C) business opportunities
D) potential conflicts of interest -
The partnership’s intellectual property rights are outlined in Section 5 of the agreement.
A) financial assets
B) physical assets
C) intellectual property
D) human resources -
Any amendments to the partnership agreement must be made in writing and signed by all partners.
A) interpretations
B) amendments
C) violations
D) endorsements -
The fiduciary duty of partners requires them to act in the best interest of the partnership.
A) financial obligation
B) legal responsibility
C) fiduciary duty
D) personal commitment -
Partners are required to make capital contributions as specified in the agreement.
A) profit distributions
B) capital contributions
C) loan repayments
D) expense reimbursements -
The partnership will indemnify each partner against losses arising from authorized actions taken on behalf of the business.
A) reimburse
B) penalize
C) indemnify
D) compensate -
Any disputes between partners shall be resolved through mediation before resorting to litigation.
A) agreements
B) negotiations
C) contracts
D) disputes -
The partnership’s fiscal year shall end on December 31st of each calendar year.
A) fiscal year
B) financial period
C) tax season
D) accounting cycle -
Partners must maintain confidentiality regarding the partnership’s proprietary information.
A) transparency
B) disclosure
C) confidentiality
D) publicity -
The voting rights of each partner are proportional to their ownership percentage in the business.
A) profit shares
B) voting rights
C) management roles
D) financial contributions -
Any partner wishing to withdraw from the partnership must provide 90 days’ written notice.
A) invest
B) contribute
C) withdraw
D) participate -
The partnership shall maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect against potential liabilities.
A) financial reserves
B) legal protection
C) insurance coverage
D) monetary compensation -
Partners are prohibited from competing with the partnership’s business during their tenure and for two years after leaving.
A) collaborating
B) consulting
C) competing
D) cooperating -
The partnership’s books and records shall be open for inspection by any partner during regular business hours.
A) financial statements
B) legal documents
C) meeting minutes
D) books and records -
Any dissolutions or termination of the partnership must follow the procedures outlined in Article 10.
A) expansions
B) mergers
C) dissolutions
D) restructurings -
Partners must act with good faith and loyalty in all dealings related to the partnership.
A) skepticism
B) caution
C) indifference
D) good faith -
The partnership agreement includes provisions for the admission of new partners.
A) exclusion
B) admission
C) promotion
D) demotion -
Any partner found in breach of the agreement may be subject to penalties or expulsion.
A) compliance
B) fulfillment
C) breach
D) execution -
The partnership shall indemnify its employees against claims arising from their employment.
A) prosecute
B) defend
C) indemnify
D) reimburse -
Partners must disclose any material changes in their personal or financial circumstances that may affect the partnership.
A) minor adjustments
B) material changes
C) insignificant alterations
D) subtle modifications -
The partnership’s intellectual property shall remain the sole property of the business, even after a partner’s departure.
A) physical assets
B) financial resources
C) human capital
D) intellectual property -
Any arbitration proceedings related to partnership disputes shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
A) litigation
B) mediation
C) arbitration
D) negotiation -
Partners are required to attend quarterly meetings to review the partnership’s financial statements.
A) legal documents
B) marketing plans
C) financial statements
D) operational reports -
The partnership agreement outlines the process for valuation of a partner’s interest in case of buyout or withdrawal.
A) depreciation
B) valuation
C) appreciation
D) estimation -
Partners must obtain unanimous consent before encumbering any partnership assets as collateral for loans.
A) selling
B) leasing
C) encumbering
D) acquiring -
The partnership shall maintain a reserve fund for unforeseen expenses or liabilities.
A) checking account
B) investment portfolio
C) savings account
D) reserve fund -
Any partner’s estate shall be entitled to the partner’s share of profits accrued up to the date of their death.
A) family
B) heirs
C) estate
D) beneficiaries
TOEIC Reading: Legal Documentation for Partnerships
Part 2: Text Completion
In this section, you’ll find 4 short texts with 4 blanks each. Choose the best word or phrase to fill each blank.
Text 1:
The formation of a business partnership requires careful consideration and thorough documentation. When drafting a partnership agreement, it is essential to clearly define the (1) and responsibilities of each partner. This includes specifying the (2) each partner will make to the business, whether in the form of capital, property, or services. The agreement should also outline how (3) and losses will be shared among the partners. Additionally, it is crucial to include provisions for (4) resolution in case disagreements arise during the course of business operations.
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A) rights
B) duties
C) obligations
D) roles and responsibilities -
A) withdrawals
B) contributions
C) investments
D) expenses -
A) profits
B) revenues
C) assets
D) liabilities -
A) conflict
B) dispute
C) argument
D) disagreement
Text 2:
A well-drafted partnership agreement should address the (5) of the partnership business. This includes specifying the decision-making process for major business decisions and outlining the (6) of each partner in day-to-day operations. The agreement should also cover the procedures for (7) new partners and the conditions under which a partner may (8) from the partnership. These provisions help ensure smooth operations and minimize potential conflicts among partners.
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A) governance
B) management
C) administration
D) supervision -
A) authority
B) power
C) control
D) influence -
A) admitting
B) recruiting
C) hiring
D) employing -
A) resign
B) retire
C) withdraw
D) leave
Text 3:
Intellectual property rights are a crucial consideration in many partnership agreements. The agreement should clearly state how (9) developed during the course of the partnership will be owned and managed. This includes specifying whether intellectual property will be owned (10) by the partnership or by individual partners. The agreement should also address how intellectual property will be (11) in the event of a partner’s departure or the dissolution of the partnership. Additionally, provisions for maintaining the (12) of proprietary information should be included to protect the partnership’s competitive advantage.
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A) inventions
B) creations
C) innovations
D) intellectual property -
A) jointly
B) separately
C) individually
D) collectively -
A) distributed
B) allocated
C) divided
D) assigned -
A) secrecy
B) privacy
C) confidentiality
D) discretion
Text 4:
The dissolution of a partnership is a complex process that should be carefully outlined in the partnership agreement. The agreement should specify the (13) under which the partnership may be dissolved, such as by mutual agreement or due to certain triggering events. It should also detail the process for (14) the partnership’s assets and liabilities upon dissolution. This includes how outstanding debts will be settled and how remaining assets will be (15) among the partners. Finally, the agreement should address any (16) obligations that may continue after the partnership’s dissolution, such as non-compete clauses or ongoing confidentiality requirements.
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A) circumstances
B) conditions
C) situations
D) occurrences -
A) liquidating
B) selling
C) distributing
D) allocating -
A) shared
B) divided
C) distributed
D) apportioned -
A) ongoing
B) continuing
C) persistent
D) enduring
TOEIC Practice Test: Legal Documentation for Partnerships
Answer Key
Part 1: Incomplete Sentences
- A) stipulates
- B) jointly and severally liable
- C) dissolution
- D) potential conflicts of interest
- C) intellectual property
- B) amendments
- C) fiduciary duty
- B) capital contributions
- C) indemnify
- D) disputes
- A) fiscal year
- C) confidentiality
- B) voting rights
- C) withdraw
- C) insurance coverage
- C) competing
- D) books and records
- C) dissolutions
- D) good faith
- B) admission
- C) breach
- C) indemnify
- B) material changes
- D) intellectual property
- C) arbitration
- C) financial statements
- B) valuation
- C) encumbering
- D) reserve fund
- C) estate
Part 2: Text Completion
Text 1:
- D) roles and responsibilities
- B) contributions
- A) profits
- B) dispute
Text 2:
5. B) management
6. A) authority
7. A) admitting
8. C) withdraw
Text 3:
9. D) intellectual property
10. A) jointly
11. D) assigned
12. C) confidentiality
Text 4:
13. B) conditions
14. A) liquidating
15. C) distributed
16. B) continuing
This practice test covers key aspects of reading legal documentation for partnerships, a crucial skill for the TOEIC exam. By mastering these concepts, you’ll be better prepared to handle complex business texts and partnership agreements in both the test and real-world scenarios.
