3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response is clear and mostly relevant, with some engagement with a classmate's ideas. It uses a variety of sentence structures, but the examples could be more specific and detailed. Minor language issues slightly affect clarity.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3/5Breakdown
Working well
- Use of examples — “Moreover, my friend used cutting-edge technology to learn new skills from an app called ChatGPT, and whenever he needed to find new information, he could conduct thorough research.”
To improve
- Generic examples Try: Provide a specific example of a platform or tool that facilitates global participation in online learning, such as Zoom or Coursera.
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