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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

3/5

Breakdown

Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5

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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