Write an Email — scored sample answer
You applied for a membership at the University Film Enthusiasts Club…
3.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email adequately addresses the task with polite social conventions, but the language is marred by grammatical errors and lacks syntactic variety. Improving accuracy and using more precise vocabulary would enhance the response.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
18 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
4/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear inquiry — “I am writing to kindly inquire about the status of my membership application.”
- Expression of enthusiasm — “I am eager to participating in the upcoming film festival in November”
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