Write an Email — scored sample answer
A new poetry magazine has asked its readers for submissions, and you…
4.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively communicates the writer's appreciation for the magazine and addresses the submission issue clearly. However, minor grammatical errors and some awkward phrasing limit the overall effectiveness and sophistication of the response.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
24 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Expresses appreciation for the magazine — “I am writing to express my interest in this magazine, as I am passionate about the weekly editions and the published poems.”
- Clear description of the problem — “However, I had encountered a technical issue using the online submission form.”
To improve
- Lack of specificity in request Try: Could you please confirm whether my poems were successfully received and inform me about their status?
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