Band 9: Description of chart: • The bar chart illustrates the percentage of students choosing four different subjects (Mathematics, Science, History, and Art) in one university in 2010 and 2020. • In 2010: Mathematics - 40%, Science - 30%, History - 20%, Art - 10%. • In 2020: Mathematics - 35%, Science - 25%, History - 15%, Art - 25%. Task: Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown above. You should write at least 150 words.

The bar chart presented delineates the percentage of students enrolled in four distinct subjects – Mathematics, Science, History, and Art – at a university during the years 2010 and 2020.

Overall, the data reveals a decline in enrolment for Mathematics, Science, and History, while Art experienced a significant increase in popularity over the decade.

In 2010, Mathematics emerged as the most favored subject, attracting 40% of students, followed by Science at 30%. History was selected by 20% of the student body, whereas Art garnered only 10%. By 2020, however, the percentage of students opting for Mathematics had decreased to 35%, reflecting a 5% decline. Similarly, enrolment in Science diminished by 5%, landing at 25%. History also witnessed a reduction, with only 15% of students choosing this subject.

Contrastingly, Art demonstrated a remarkable turnaround, with enrolment rising significantly from 10% in 2010 to 25% in 2020, marking a notable 15% increase. This upward trend in Art’s popularity starkly contrasts with the downward trajectory observed in the other subjects, suggesting a shifting preference among students at the university over this ten-year period.