Write an Email — scored sample answer
You are a university student organizing a small graduation party for…
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively communicates the request for catering services and includes all necessary details. However, it suffers from grammatical errors and lacks variety in sentence structure, which detracts from its overall clarity and professionalism.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear Purpose — “You plan to hold the party on May 24th at the campus hall and expect around 50 attendees.”
- Specific Inquiry — “Inquire about different menu options available for 50 people;”
To improve
- Lack of Elaboration Try: Could you please provide a detailed quote for your catering services on May 24th, including all menu options and pricing for 50 people?
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