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GoodGenerally Successful

3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric

The response effectively addresses the topic and includes engagement with classmates. It uses appropriate vocabulary and syntax, with minor room for improvement in the specificity of examples and depth of engagement.

Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate

21 / 30

legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale

Content

4/5

Breakdown

Clear purpose4/5
Complete response4/5
Addresses requirements4/5

To improve

  • Lack of Specific Examples Try: Online learning provides accessibility, such as allowing students in remote areas to attend courses they otherwise couldn't.

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