Write an Email — scored sample answer
You recently purchased a laptop from an online electronics store, but…
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively addresses the task with clear intent and appropriate tone. However, there are some grammatical errors and limited syntactic variety, which slightly hinder the overall clarity and sophistication of the response.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear request for information — “I would appreciate it if you could provide me with an update on the delivery status.”
- Provides necessary details — “my order number is 555-333-TKS.”
To improve
- Lack of specific purchase date Try: I placed the order on [specific date]
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