Academic Discussion — scored sample answer
Climate Change Action
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively argues for government regulations to combat climate change and engages with a peer's viewpoint. However, the examples could be more specific to enhance the argument's impact, and there are minor grammatical issues that prevent it from reaching a higher score.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Strategic Solution — “By implementing targeted carbon caps, governments can actually incentivize corporations to develop green technologies effectively to avoid penalties.”
To improve
- Lack of Specific Examples Try: Include specific examples of cities or regions where such regulations have been effective or are needed, such as Beijing or Los Angeles.
- Generalization Try: Provide evidence or examples of situations where voluntary actions have failed, such as specific industries or companies that have not met environmental goals.
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