Academic Discussion — scored sample answer
Climate Change Action
4.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively argues for strict regulations while acknowledging opposing views, demonstrating good elaboration and relevant examples. However, it lacks deeper engagement with classmates' arguments, which limits its overall effectiveness.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
24 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Balanced consideration of opposing views
- Specific example to support argument — “For example, governments can set a strict cap on factory emissions but offer huge tax cuts to companies that actively invest in solar panels or wind energy.”
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