3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively argues for a balanced approach to animal testing, citing relevant examples and modern alternatives. However, it could benefit from deeper engagement with classmates' ideas and more specific examples to enhance its overall impact.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Use of relevant examples — “Vaccines and cancer treatments developed through animal research have saved millions of lives, which is hard to dismiss.”
- Incorporation of modern alternatives
To improve
- Limited specificity in examples Try: Include more specific examples, such as naming particular vaccines or treatments, to enhance the credibility and specificity of the argument.
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