3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively addresses the prompt and presents a clear opinion on AI's benefits. However, it relies on somewhat generic examples and contains minor grammatical errors, which detract from its overall effectiveness.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
22 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Relevant example — “AI technology helped me greatly when I worked at a bank.”
- Acknowledgment of counterarguments — “While Student 2 argues that AI may cause problems such as privacy concerns and job displacement, I believe these issues can be managed through proper regulations and human supervision.”
To improve
- Lack of specific details Try: Provide specific data or examples, such as 'AI reduced the time spent searching for information by 50% in my department, allowing us to complete tasks more efficiently.'
- Generic conclusion Try: Conclude with a more specific insight or prediction, such as 'In the coming years, AI's role in enhancing productivity and innovation will likely become even more pronounced, provided ethical guidelines are strictly enforced.'
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