Write an Email — scored sample answer
You are a junior at State University majoring in Environmental…
3.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively conveys the intent to volunteer and references the lecture, but it suffers from grammatical errors and a lack of syntactic variety. Improving the clarity and sophistication of the language would enhance the overall effectiveness.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
18 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3/5Breakdown
Working well
- Expresses appreciation
- Clear expression of interest — “I happened to attend your presentation at Oceanic Conservatiuoin Trust in San Diego recently and it truly inspired me .”
- Call to action — “Kindly let me know the procedure and requirements , if there are any to apply please.”
To improve
- Inaccurate timing details Try: I am available from June to August 2024 and would like to volunteer with your esteemed organization during this period.
- Lack of specificity in inquiry Try: Could you please confirm if there are any volunteering opportunities available from June to August 2024?
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