Academic Discussion — scored sample answer
Social Media Influence
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The response effectively discusses the positive and negative impacts of social media influencers, providing a balanced view. However, it could benefit from more specific examples and deeper engagement with classmates' ideas to enhance its overall effectiveness.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
To improve
- Lack of specific examples Try: Include specific examples of influencers who have had a positive or negative impact, such as a well-known influencer's campaign that led to social change.
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