Band 7+: Task 1: The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph depicts the duration of stay from 2000 to 2008, while the pie chart illustrates the primary motives for moving to the UK in 2008.

It can be seen from the graph that staying for up to 2 years was the most common intended length of stay throughout the period, while the 2 to 4 years remained relatively stable. When it comes to the pie chart, work constituted the most immigrants moving to England while others and no reason stated were the lowest.

The number of immigrants to the UK up to 2 years started at 150 thousand in 2000, rising further to 250 thousand in 2004. Then, it plateaued at 250 thousand in 2008. The figure for those planning to stay for 4 years or more remained constant at 150,000. The figures for immigrants staying in the UK for 2 to 4 years fluctuated throughout the period between 2000 and 2008.

Regarding the pie charts, work constituted the main reason with 38% followed by those of the study with 32%. While the accompanying or joining family made up 16%, the figures for other and no reason stated shared the same figure of 7%.