3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response presents a clear argument with examples, but they are somewhat generic. There is some syntactic variety, but the response could benefit from more specific examples and deeper engagement with classmates' ideas.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Use of examples — “For example, researchers can develop new cancer treatments despite certain ethical risks, which can help save millions of lives.”
- Logical conclusion — “Taking everything into consideration, I believe that medical research should prioritize potential breakthroughs because it can help control diseases and save millions of lives.”
To improve
- Lack of depth in examples Try: Provide more detailed examples or statistics to support the claim, such as specific diseases or breakthroughs that have benefited future generations.
- Missing spaces Try: Ensure there is a space after the period: 'generations. For example,'
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