Write an Email — scored sample answer
You are Alex Chen, a graduate student at Crestwood University. You…
3.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively communicates the intent to adopt a dog and reassures the landlord about cleanliness. However, it suffers from grammatical errors and lacks depth in elaboration, which limits its 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
- Commitment to cleanliness — “I would like to assure you that I will maintain the apartment clean and organized as it was.”
- Clear request for information
To improve
- Lack of elaboration Try: since I have been living alone for a long time and believe a dog would provide companionship and improve my well-being.
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